Gulfstream Park Picks- 2024 Hallandale Beach

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features a competitive card. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire day!

Full Card Analysis

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 SWEET SASH (4-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #9 IN OTHER WORDS (9-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 GAME CHANGER JOLIE (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #6 INSTAGRAND GIRL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 4 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:25 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $25k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 SHILOH (9-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 62 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top jock on the circuit with Jaramillo.
• #6 LACE CURTAIN (8-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.
• #8 HOLY KINGDOM (2-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Has been running well enough recently.
• #3 BELLY DANCE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 8 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Claiming $26k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 GOOCH GO BRAGH (9-5): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 WICKED GENIUS (3-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 KARTANO (9-2): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #1 INITFORTHELOVE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 6 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:25 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 LET’S GO LIAM (10-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Comes in with solid form.
• #10 MR TYSON (15-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 SAINT CLOUD (3-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 INCANTO (8-5): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 5 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:55 PM ET; Claiming $23k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 BANDERO (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #9 SILENT AND VIOLENT (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #2 ICE THE KICKER (9-2): Major Player. Jaramillo makes this one a player.
• #1 HEY RIVER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 2 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:28 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #5 STING MUSIC (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Should be able to work out a trip. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #12 IRON MAN JIMMY (2-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
• #13 OLD FLAG (4-1): Worth a look. Potential to kick home late. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 LOMACHENKO (10-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 13 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $45k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 IRON HAND (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 77 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 LOU (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 EXCUSES (10-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #3 TO THE MAX (10-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 5 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:32 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $48k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 BEASTLY SPEED (9-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 POWER HUMOR (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 MORGAN POINT (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 BLACK FURY (8-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Claiming $23k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 UNEQUIVOCALLY (6-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Barn has been solid.
• #5 CADRON SETTLEMENT (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 GALIPAN (30-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #6 FIRST TEAM (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:35 PM ET; Hallandale Beach Stakes $95k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 ANDREA (7-5): Best bet of the card. Top trainer at the meet in Joseph. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 MOM’S MARTINI (5-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #1 MISS MARY NELL (6-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 WHATINTHELITERAL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:07 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $27k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 FIRST SHOT FIRED (3-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #4 FORTHELOVEOFART (7-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Comes home strong.
• #6 RAPSCALLION (5-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #5 NO PLEBEIAN (12-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 6 – 5

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