Gulfstream Park Picks- Musical Romance Stakes (06/22/2025)

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Sunday features the Musical Romance Handicap. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 HIGH PRINCE (6-5): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group.

• #7 DIAMOND MESSA (20-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #3 FEDERAL EXCHANGE (10-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Has experience at this level.

• #1 LOU THE BODY (9-5): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Top connections on the circuit with Jaramillo and Barboza.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 6-5

• Exacta: 6 / 7,3

• Trifecta: 6 /7,3 / 7,3,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:24 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 INHERENT PROMISE (8-5): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Solid closing kick.

• #7 OASIS PRINCE (7-2): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Gonzalez and Sano. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #2 SHACE SLOANE (4-1): Underneath. Jaramillo puts this one in with a chance. Could wear these ones down late.

• #4 RISK FACTOR (10-1): Underneath. Morelos and Casse team up on this one. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 2 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 8-5

• Exacta: 3 / 7,2

• Trifecta: 3 / 7,2 /7,2,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 JOHNNY PODRES (8-5): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #4 BANDED ROCKET (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #3 IF NOT FOR LUCK (5-1): Major Player. Figueroa and Perez team up on this one.

• #2 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 8-5

• Exacta: 7 / 4,3

• Trifecta: 7 / 4,3 / 4,3,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:26 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 EXCUSES (6-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Pace figures factor early and late.

• #5 KANTHAROS JR (9-2): Underneath. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.

• #4 PROTEST (12-1): Underneath. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.

• #3 MCMULLEN (8-1): Underneath. Torres puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 6-5

• Exacta: 6 / 5,4

• Trifecta: 6 / 5,4 / 5,4,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:57 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 MOHAWK RIVER (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating. Strong early pace figs.

• #7 KHOOLZAN (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow.

• #6 ENDRICK (7-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Speed figs match up nicely.

• #3 FLAT CAP (20-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 4-1

• Exacta: 2 / 7,6

• Trifecta: 2 / 7,6 / 7,6,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:29 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 CULMINATE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #5 CAJUN’S COOKIN (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #4 MEGA DON (10-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.

• #6 TO MONARCH (4-1): Major Player. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 4-1

• Exacta: 1 / 5,4

• Trifecta: 1 / 5,4 / 5,4,6

• Pick 3 (races 6-8): 1,5 with 1 with 3,5,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:01 PM ET; Musical Romance Handicap $75k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 HAULIN ICE (6-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #3 VINCEY GIRL (5-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #7 PRINCESS INDY (8-1): Contender. Fighter in the late stages.

• #5 CHARLIE’S WISH (4-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 7 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 1-1

• Exacta: 1 / 3,7

• Trifecta: 1 / 3,7 / 3,7,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:33 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 MOM’S MARTINI (2-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late.

• #3 KRIOYO (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #8 BIG BOY JAK (4-1): Major Player. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field.

• #4 GIFTEDBYDESIGN (12-1): Major Player. Torres and D’Angelo team up.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 2-1

• Exacta: 5 / 3,8

• Trifecta: 5 / 3,8 / 3,8,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:05 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $43k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 ROYAL POPPY (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #1 ALESS QUEEN (5-2): Major Player. Zayas puts this one in with a chance.

• #6 NEOM CITY (10-1): Contender. Likely to maintain stamina for strong finish.

• #2 HUMOR ME BROTHER (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 6 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #8 at 7-2

• Exacta: 8 / 1,6

• Trifecta: 8 / 1,6 / 1,6,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $56k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 LISCA BIANCA (4-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief. Shows fight.

• #1 MONEY TRAIL (9-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #5 TURINO (7-5): Major Player. Hard to argue with recent races.

• #8 STARSHIP ELATION (12-1): Contender. Should still have enough left in the final furlong.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 5 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 3-1

• Exacta: 9 / 1,5

• Trifecta: 9 / 1,5 / 1,5,8

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