Gulfstream Park Picks: Texas Glitter Stakes (3/21/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Mar 21, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Texas Glitter Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Picks: Texas Glitter Stakes (3/21/2026)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #8 APORIA (3-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Races that could beat these.
- #13 AMENDED DREAMER (12-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #3 PAN PAN (7-2): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #2 ENJOYING (8-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Top connections on the circuit with Moran and Motion.
Selections: 8 – 13 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-2
Exacta: 8/ 13,3,2
Pick 3 (races 1-3): #8 with #5,8,9,4 with #7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 VELOCIRAPTOR (2-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Looks good based on the 76 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #8 WAR TO REMEMBER (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Balanced pace figures.
- #9 ON BRAND (7-2): Major Player. The 75 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #4 ONE MORE DUKE (10-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 9 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 5,8,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:51 PM ET; Claiming $23.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #7 TUT'S REVENGE (8-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 95 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Ruiz and De team up on this one. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 BROTHER BRAD (9-5): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Morelos puts this one in with a chance.
- #2 BLUE SLIDE PARK (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 MR SCATTER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 2 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 1-1
Exacta: 7/ 1,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:22 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 LIAM'S SONG (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
- #3 ESPERANZITO (10-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #11 SWINGING SOLO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #9 EXCUSES (5-1): Underneath. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 11 – 9
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5/ 3,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 CLEAN WINNER (2-1): Prime Win Player. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 SWEET DREAM LADY (3-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 MY GIRL NINA (5-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #5 IDIOM (9-2): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/ 1,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:22 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #4 ASTIN STYLE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #1 SEAWISE (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Maragh and Kelly team up on this one.
- #7 GLOBECREST (5-2): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. May be able find the right setup.
- #5 ANIMATED (20-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 4,1,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:52 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 GOSGER (6-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Davis and Walsh team up on this one.
- #2 NAVAJO WARRIOR (4-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 EXCITE (7-2): Fringe Contender. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 FORGED STEEL (3-1): Underneath. Gonzalez puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-5
Exacta: 1/ 2,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:23 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #7 PRETTY LAVISH (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
- #11 LA CANTERA (4-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #12 TURINO (9-2): Major Player. The 88 speed rating is among the best in the field. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #9 BLOSSOMING ERUDITE (8-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 11 – 12 – 9
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 7,11,12
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:54 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 BIG PARADISE (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Barn has been solid.
- #5 SWASHBUCKLE (15-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #6 ZYDECEAUX (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Morelos and Castro team up on this one.
- #8 TO THE EASTSIDE (7-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 5 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #9 at 3-1
Exacta: 9/ 5,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Texas Glitter Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 INTRICATE SPIRIT (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Solid closing kick.
- #4 EXPRESSWAY (6-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #9 CASSON (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to kick home late.
- #3 I C LIGHT (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 4 – 9 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 8,4,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.
- #8 LOIS LEN (7-2): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #9 COMPASS RISES (4-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 Z FIRST (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #11 LET'S DANCE AGAIN (9-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 5 – 11
The Plays
Win: #8 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 8,9,5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 6:25 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #2 BIG MAGIC (2-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #9 TELLNOTALES (6-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #8 SPINNING CLASS (9-2): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 MAX (6-1): Fringe Contender. Gutierrez and Orseno team up on this one. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 2 – 9 – 8 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/ 9,8
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