The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Tropical Park Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis
Gulfstream Park Picks: Topical Oaks and Derby Day (12/13/2025)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $43k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #7 REBEL WITH A CLUE (9-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #9 MELODY MAN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Running well of late. Comes home strong.
- #4 NIGHT (3-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #6 DEEP DUSK (8-1): Underneath. Davis and Lewis team up on this one. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 4 – 6
The Plays
Win: #7 at 1-1
Exacta: 7/9,4
Pick 3 (Races1-3): #7 with #4 with #6,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:49 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #4 LEROY BROWN (7-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
- #7 KEI (5-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #1 GOLDINTHESKY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #5 SEA GOD (5-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 1 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 7-2
Exacta: 4/7,1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:18 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 VUELA PALOMA (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 SOPHISTRY (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Gonzalez and Wilensky team up on this one.
- #2 GIMME SOME LUCK (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #5 BLOND JAK (6-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 2-1
Exacta: 6/4,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:47 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 MAYKOMOTION (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 RAMAJAY (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
- #7 JACKSON HOLE (7-5): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 MUNICIPAL (4-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 7-2
Exacta: 5/3,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:17 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #5 WILL OF A WARRIOR (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #6 NEURAL NETWORK (8-5): Major Player. Egan puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 WINEMAN TRAX (15-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 TRIUMPHANT ROAD (9-2): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-1
Trifecta: 5/6,1/1,4,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:47 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $42k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 LIVE HIGH LIVE LOW (5-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #3 NANTASKET BEACH (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 ADIOS COLE (9-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 NATE THE GREAT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Top connections on the circuit with Zayas and Dibona.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 8 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/3,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:17 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $40k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 EL PRINCIPITO (9-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 FREEDOM ROAD (4-1): Major Player. Can run with these. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #2 UNCLECHARLIESGIFT (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 BIG PARADISE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 9-5
Exacta: 1/6,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:47 PM ET; Tropical Park Oaks $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #4 DESTINO D’ORO (3-1): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Zayas and Cox. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 SOUPER ZONDA (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #3 AND ONE MORE TIME (5-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
- #10 SUPA SPEED (7-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 10
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Trifecta: 4/8,3/3,8,10
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:17 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 BETTY’S PEARL (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
- #1 LITTLE GEORGIE (3-1): Major Player. Zayas puts this one in with a chance. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #7 SHOT AT PERFECTION (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 QUIDDITY (5-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 7 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 2-1
Trifecta: 5/1,7/1,6,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:47 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 MORE THAN GLORY (9-5): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Top connections on the circuit with Zayas and Sanchez.
- #6 PLAY FREE BIRD (15-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #1 SUNROOF (10-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. The 82 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #3 WORLDLY BEAUTY (8-1): Major Player. Torres puts this one in with a chance. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 9-5
Trifecta: 7/6,1/1,3,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:17 PM ET; Tropical Park Derby $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #3 TIZ DASHING (7-2): Top pick. Odds suggest this one is ready to fire on debut. Comes in with solid form.
- #11 TANK (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #4 CHURCH AND STATE (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #7 CHAPMAN’S PEAK (5-2): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 3 – 11 – 4 – 7
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-2
Trifecta: 3/11,4/4,7,11
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