Gulfstream Park Picks: Powder Break Stakes

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Powder Break Stakes. Check out our Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:55 PM ET; Claiming $37k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 BIG BAND LUZZIANN (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 CONFER (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 I’M BLUSHING (12-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. The 80 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #7 LADY DOMINANCE (15-1): Major Player. Should still have enough in the reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:24 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 VOLKERT (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #1 TIZ A TALE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 ACAMAR (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 THENORTHREMEMBERS (4-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:53 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 QUATROCENTO (4-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
• #2 PET MAT (2-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 IL SICILIANO (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 BELL MOUNTAIN (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:22 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $25k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 BARRY THE BUILDER (3-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #6 RAPSCALLION (6-1): Contender. Can run with these. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 GRAND TOWER (5-2): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #3 RUBY’S BIG RED (15-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 2 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:51 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $62k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 STAT (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 TIZ THE BOMB (4-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #2 HANDY DANDY (8-1): Contender. The 90 speed rating is among the best in the field. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 JUST A PHOTO (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves in the final furlong. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 A TOUCH OF HAIL (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #1 BIGBOUQUETOFROSES (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 R DISASTER (2-1): Major Player. Trainer, Joseph, is having a lot of success this meeting. Zayas makes this one a player.
• #9 OLIVIA’S SPARKLE (20-1): Major Player. Should still have enough in the reserves in the final furlong. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:01 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 WICCA WISDOM (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 DON’T GET PICKLED (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #4 SANDPIPER MEMORIES (12-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #11 WICKLOW GAL (4-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 4 – 11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:34 PM ET; Handicap $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 BLACK BELT (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #7 SHAQ DIESEL (5-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 POSITIVE REVIEW (3-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Zayas makes this one a player.
• #3 LORD MILES (8-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Joseph is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 5 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Powder Break Stakes $95k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 TOWSER (2-1): Best Bet of the card. Top trainer at the meet in Joseph. Races that could beat these. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 JAN’S GIRL (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #6 ANGEL NADESHIKO (5-2): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Trainer, Joseph, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #5 NO VALLA (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:34 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $41k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 ABSOLUTE GRIT (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 AVANT GLORY (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 CELESTIAL GLAZE (8-5): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 LUNI SIMA (3-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 1 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:04 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 GRACE DARLING (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #6 MUSICAL ROMANCE (5-2): Fringe Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 MY ROYAL VOW (12-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 LADY AZTECA (10-1): Fringe Contender.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 7

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Saturday

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• Monmouth Park picks featuring the Grade 3 Salvatore Mile
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