Gulfstream Park Picks- Curlin Florida Derby (3/29/2025)

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:30 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $96k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #1 NANTASKET BEACH (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #9 DEAR DAD (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 JUNCTION ROAD (7-2): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #12 CRYSTAL QUEST (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 3 – 12

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:59 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $96k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 BEASTLY SPEED (8-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #8 AVANT GLORY (3-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 EL APAGON (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 SANTOS TO WILSON (10-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 9 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:28 PM ET; Cutler Bay Stakes $165k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 HIT THAT REVIEW (4-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 FORGED STEEL (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 WAKAN (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 I’M DUE (9-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 5 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:57 PM ET; Orchid Stakes $165k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 BEACH BOMB (9-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 LA MEHANA (8-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 QUEEN REGENT (7-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 INFINITE DIAMOND (20-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:26 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $94k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 X Y PRIME (9-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 82 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #11 HARBE (6-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 MAINSTREAM (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 COMMENDATORE (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 11 – 6 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:56 PM ET; Pan American Stakes presented by Rood & Riddle $215k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 CASH EQUITY (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 CAPTURE THE FLAG (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 LORENZ (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 FAR BRIDGE (7-5): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 9 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:26 PM ET; Ghostzapper Stakes presented by FanDuel TV $165k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 WHITE ABARRIO (1-9): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 TUSCAN SKY (5-1): Contender. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 ONE SHARP COOKIE (15-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #5 POWER SQUEEZE (8-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $97k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #6 SWIFT DELIVERY (10-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #13 ENLIGHTEN (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #11 SARATOGA FLASH (6-1): Contender. The 88 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 TIZ ROMANTIC (6-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 13 – 11 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:31 PM ET; Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks $250k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 FIVE G (8-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 THE QUEENS M G (9-5): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 PARADISE CITY (10-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 ANNA’S PROMISE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:06 PM ET; Sanibel Island Stakes $165k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 CIVETTA (9-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 LOVE CERVERE (5-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 CANDY QUEST (8-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late.
• #8 BUNRATTY MANOR (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:40 PM ET; Army Mule Stakes $165k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 IMPLEMENTATION (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #5 GORDIAN KNOT (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 PLAYMEA TUNE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 5 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:15 PM ET; Sand Springs Stakes $165k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #6 BREATH AWAY (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #12 IN OUR TIME (2-1): Major Player. This filly debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Good race flow for this runner.
• #8 BLIND SPOT (20-1): Contender. The 95 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #9 BUTTERCREAM BABE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 6 – 12 – 8 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 5:57 PM ET; Appleton Stakes presented by MyRacehorse $165k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 MAJOR DUDE (7-5): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner.
• #11 ICE CHOCOLAT (7-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 AXTHELM (15-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 ABRUMAR (4-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 11 – 1 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 6:42 PM ET; Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa $1000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 TAPPAN STREET (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 NEOEQUOS (10-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #10 SOVEREIGNTY (8-5): Contender. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 MADAKET ROAD (7-2): Contender. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 10 – 8

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