Gulfstream Park Picks: Azalea Stakes Analysis (06/20/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $28.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 SOFOCLES (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #7 INHONOROFSONNY (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #2 FREEDOM STREET (10-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #3 BLEU MARTINI (4-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta: 4 / 7,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:49 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 JOST A CHANCE YADI (7-2): Top Pick. Odds suggest this filly is ready to fire on debut. Looks good based on the 68 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 COLOMBINA (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE (2-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 SHEILA MAGIC (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 1,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:19 PM ET; Claiming $26.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 ALINAO FOREVER (9-5): Top Pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Barn has been solid.
• #1 CARCONE (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Balanced pace figures.
• #5 WANNABEELOVED (2-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Maragh puts this one in with a chance.
• #6 TITAN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 5,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $31k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 OUR PERFECT AMANDA (12-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Pace figures factor early and late. Looks good based on the 72 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #8 TERRIMENDOUS (4-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Camacho puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 KHOZY ME UP (9-2): Contender. Ocasio and Jehaludi team up on this one. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #7 FANTASY WORLD (15-1): Contender. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 2 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Trifecta: 4 / 8,2 / 8,2,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:19 PM ET; Claiming $26.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 WAR TO REMEMBER (6-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #4 EMERGING LEADER (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
• #5 COERCIVE (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Pena and David team up on this one.
• #1 CANDY ROAD (12-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Pick 3 (Races 5-7): #6,4 with #1 with #4,1

Exacta: 6 / 5,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:49 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 STRIKE (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Top connections on the circuit with Gonzalez and Tomlinson. Strong early pace figs. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 CLASSIC ROADSTER (9-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #8 ROAD TO MIDNIGHT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 WIN JET WIN (15-1): Underneath. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 8 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1 / 2,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:19 PM ET; Claiming $33k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 TRAVEL HAPPY (5-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Pace figures factor early and late.
• #1 FREE TO ROAM (8-5): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Camacho and Klesaris. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 BLOND JAK (3-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 MORETASTIC (10-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta: 4 / 2,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:49 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 EZ ORB NOT (7-2): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 CLASSY PRINCE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #6 CORISTINE (6-1): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #7 WOODSTER (5-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 7

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 5,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 CORTA FUEGO (6-1): Top Pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Gonzalez and Fawkes team up on this one.
• #5 SPACE LAUNCH (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #12 K. C. CHIEF (7-2): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 HONESTO (15-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 12 – 4

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Exacta: 10 / 5,12,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:54 PM ET; Azalea Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 FLOWKO (8-1): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 WINPLACEANDSHOW (2-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 LATE NIGHT TEXT (9-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 WANDER WOMAN (15-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Exacta: 2 / 1,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:24 PM ET; Claiming $26.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 TON A LAUGHS (5-2): Top Pick. Odds suggest this mare is ready to fire on debut. Race may setup for this runner.
• #7 IT'S JUST A GAME (6-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SOUFFLE ON FIRE (2-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could wear these ones down late.
• #8 DIXIE ESCAPE (15-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 7,8