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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis
Gulfstream Park Picks: Princess Rooney Stakes (09/20/2025)
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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 GREXI’S A (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
- #1 D’ARGENTO BOLT (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #2 LILYS BACK (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Reyes puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 GIDDY UP BABY (3-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,1,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 EXCUSES (2-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Top connections on the circuit with Gutierrez and Sanchez.
- #5 CRYPTONYM (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #9 SHOW BOAT (10-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #3 WORTH THE WAIT (15-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 9 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1/ 5,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:52 PM ET; Aventura Stakes $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 ROAD FOREVER (7-5): Prime Win Player. Should improve off the debut. Barn has been solid.
- #3 WAYNE’S LAW (4-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #2 STRATEGIC RESERVE (8-5): Fringe Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #5 RAMMAAS (9-2): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 6-5
Exacta: 6/ 2,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:23 PM ET; Claiming $23.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 CROSS HASTE (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 ENSIGN PARKER (12-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Maragh and Maragh. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 ROLLING ON (10-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup.
- #8 AMOR LEJANO (6-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 8
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Trifecta: 6/ 4,8/ 2,4,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:54 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 GRIDLOCK (7-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #7 ST. OLAF ROSE (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #8 R MORNING BREW (3-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Zayas and Joseph. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #1 DEFENDED (10-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 8 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3,7,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:26 PM ET; Handicap $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 LURE HIM IN (9-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 PURE CLASS (3-1): Contender. Jaramillo puts this one in with a chance.
- #7 ROAR OF THE BEAST (7-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
- #6 AWESOME TRAIN (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gonzalez and Sano team up on this one.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 7 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3/ 2,7
Pick 3 (races 6-8): #3 with #12,7,10,9 with #5,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:58 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 12 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #12 SALS DREAM GIRL (12-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Pace figures factor early and late. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #7 BET STORMY (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Balanced pace figures.
- #10 MI AMORE (4-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #9 SUNROOF (20-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 12 – 7 – 10 – 9
The Plays
Win: #12 at 5-1
Trifecta: 12/ 7,10/ 7,9,10
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:30 PM ET; Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint Stakes $75k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 EAMONN (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
- #4 XY SPEED (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 BIZ BIZ BUZZ (8-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 CRUZIN MAN (12-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5/ 4,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:05 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 THREE ZERO (5-2): Prime Win Player. Vasquez and David team up on this one. Fits well with this group.
- #1 BOUNDFORTROUBLE (12-1): Contender. Torres and D’Angelo team up on this one. Can run with these.
- #2 MAITRE D (9-5): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #3 BEACH COLT (10-1): Underneath. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 2,1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:36 PM ET; Princess Rooney Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 CLARET BERET (3-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #2 HAULIN ICE (7-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
- #6 MYSTIC LAKE (5-2): Contender. Gutierrez puts this one in with a chance. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #3 ULTIMATE AUTHORITY (8-1): Contender. Spanabel and Joseph team up on this one. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 2 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8/ 2,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:08 PM ET; Ginger Punch Handicap $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 STARSHIP IMPULSIVE (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #5 LADY CHA CHA (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #9 LEO TORO (8-1): Major Player. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #4 CHARLIE’S WISH (3-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 10 – 5 – 9 – 4
The Plays
Win: #10 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 10,5,4
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