Gulfstream Park Picks- 2024 Princess Rooney

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Princess Rooney Invitational Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 HAPPY SUNDAY (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Top 5 rider aboard. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #7 BLUSHING TIGER (20-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 AMOURETTE (15-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #10 LE TOUCHE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 10

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:25 PM ET; Claiming $23k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 PASAJERA (2-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 77 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 LADY MONIQUE (5-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #5 NOBLE DREAMER (4-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 ANDIE ONE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:55 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 RUBY TIGER (8-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 BUCCHINI (9-2): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #2 TAPIT’S SHADY LADY (12-1): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #7 MONEY BOUQUET (10-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 2 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:25 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 GLOBES (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 GRAND JOURNEY (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 BRYCE CANYON (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 NIGHT JUMPER (12-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 WHIRLAWAR (20-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 LE AMAZONIA (5-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 BOJACA BLESSING (8-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 LA GIOCONDA (8-5): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 7 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:28 PM ET; Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint Stakes $95k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 XY SPEED (1-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
• #6 HOPE IN HIM (20-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 OH DARLIN (8-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Has experience at this level.
• #2 HIGH LIMIT ROOM (6-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 FOREVER NOW (2-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Joseph. Strong early pace figs.
• #6 ASPHALT KING (6-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 R WINCHESTER (15-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 STARSHIP MAVERICK (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 9 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:32 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $48k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 FAMOUS GENT (7-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 87 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 ZIO LORENZO (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #8 FULANITO (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #7 RHUM SAINT ESPRIT (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 8 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Aventura Stakes $95k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 NAUGHTY RASCAL (7-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 CRAZY FRAZY (9-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #7 CLASSIC OF COURSE (5-2): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 CARAMBASO (6-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 7 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:35 PM ET; Princess Rooney Invitational Stakes $220k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 BETH’S DREAM (9-5): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #3 HAULIN ICE (8-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Joseph is a good bet at the meet.
• #5 SOUL OF AN ANGEL (8-5): Contender. Trainer, Joseph, is having a lot of success this meeting. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #4 MARYQUITECONTRARY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 5 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:07 PM ET; Ginger Punch Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #8 MAJESTIC VENEZUELA (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #2 ANGEL NADESHIKO (9-2): Major Player. Joseph is a good bet at the meet. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 CHARLIE’S WISH (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 STRAND OF GOLD (20-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 1 – 4

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