Gulfstream Park Archives

Gulfstream Park Wednesday Picks — March 8, 2023 | Full Card Contenders

on March 7, 2023April 19, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

Gulfstream Park at Hallandale, Florida, featuring palm trees and vibrant flowers leading to the race course entrance.

Alright passengers, spring is officially here. It’s time to get back to the daily grind. Key horses every race day at Gulfstream with a #gullet shot video. When turf racing gets back to New York and Keeneland, the train will head back up north. We don’t know what the rest of 2023 will bring, besides lot’s of loot from the generous Ductor. Skip.

Race 1: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 35000b

#8 Discreet Tune (4/1) – This horse returns to his preferred turf surface after making a middle move on synthetic off the bench last time. He’s run multiple turf sprints at Gulfstream that would beat this field and he’s dropping to his lowest career level today. Trainer David Carlos is 18% with a +$0.70 ROI with runners 2nd off the layoff this year. Don’t sing about this horse too loud passengers, we need this morning line to hold.

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 20000b

#11 Boston Princess (8/1) – The favorites are nothing special in this race, so the Ductor is looking for a price. This filly is stepping up in class after a nice win last time, where she wore down the favorite. In her race two back, it looks like she was easily beaten by the morning line favorite in this race #2 French Franc (5/2), but she got completely shut off in the stretch and that effort can be excused. The outside draw is not ideal, but she’s the upside horse in this field and will be a juicy price.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 25000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 James Aloysius (6/1) – This colt has been fickle, making it to the track only twice in his first two years. However, he’s shown major talent in those two races, including a 2nd on debut at Saratoga. He draws well here and looks to get a nice ground saving trip in race with a quick pace to stalk. Gargan is 27% with a +$0.03 ROI this year with runners off the bench and Saez returning to the irons is a positive sign that James Aloysius is ready to run.

Fountain of Youth Stakes Saturday Picks — March 4, 2023 | Fountain of Youth Day at Gulfstream Park

on March 3, 2023April 19, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

Exciting horse race at Gulfstream Park with multiple horses competing on a lush green track and a large screen displaying race details.

The racing slowly keeps getting better each week. The 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes will likely produce the early Kentucky Derby favorite.

Gulfstream Park Race 7: 7 Furlongs. OC 62500b

#6 Weyburn (4/1) – The Ductor must be against the favorite #2 White Abarrio (8/5) after his dismal effort in the Pegasus. Weyburn’s fastest career race came at this distance at Gulfstream off a similar layoff. Although Jerkens is only 9% with runners off the bench this year, he has a +$0.70 ROI and 23/46 starters have hit the board.

#10 Legends Can’t Die (8/1) – Strangely in a dirt sprint, he’s the only horse in the race that wants the early lead. He’s working well and Irad hops aboard for a barn he rarely rides for. His race two back was above par for this level and he has a good shot to wire the field.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) G3 Canadian Turf Stakes

#2 California Frolic (20/1) – The Ductor thinks #3 Emmanuel (8/5) is tough to beat. If you’re a passenger looking to inject some value underneath to your trifecta, this is your colt. He’s won at 7/1 and run 2nd at 38/1 in is two turf starts. He draws well to the inside and should get a good setup with a quick pace to close into. 2nd off the bench, he should run a top effort.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes

#9 Danse Macabre (10/1) – Making her first start as a 3-year-old, she’s yet to run a bad race. She’s stretching out to a mile for the first time and working her eyeballs out. She has enough early speed to work out a good trip from an outside post and there isn’t a ton of early speed in this race either. This filly has upside.

Race 10: 1 Mile.G2 WinStar Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes

#7 Charge It (7/5) – The Ductor doesn’t see much value in this race. Charge It looks to get a perfect trip and the shorter distance will only help him.

Race 11: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Honey Fox Stakes

#8 Miss Yearwood (12/1) – This filly makes her 4-year-old debut and she showed talent last year. She has a thunderous late kick and she should get a great setup in this race. Luca Panici on the turf is a tough jockey to back, but it will help her price. Drop back, hug the rail, tip out and mow.

Race 12: 1 Mile. F.G2 Davona Dale Stakes

#2 Infinite Diamond (10/1) – The Ductor doesn’t think the Forward Gal Stakes was strong and is looking for prices here. This filly’s return as a 3-year-old was very promising. Although she got a solid rail trip, she had to wait patiently eating kickback before exploding in the stretch. She should run even better with that race under her belt and a step forward puts her in the winners circle.

#9 Dorth Vader (15/1) – As you passengers know, there is no better angle in racing than lone speed. This filly should have no problem clearing this field early, the only question is if she can get the distance. At 15/1 she must be included on all your tickets.

Race 13: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 Mac Diarmida Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Master Piece (5/1) – This is the Ductor’s best bet on the card. He gets major class relief today after his last two starts. A Grade 2 winner, he draws well and was finishing best in the Pegasus Turf last time. He was stuck behind a wall of horses in the stretch and couldn’t find the seam he needed. He galloped out in front of the winner and looks primed to run his best here. In a wide open full field, his morning line should hold.

Race 14: 1 1/6 Mile. G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes

#8 Rocket Can (8/1) – The Holy Bull had a weak field like this Fountain of Youth Stakes, but this colt was miles the best. He was impossibly wide going into the first turn and stalked a slow pace while finishing strong. While Forte (7/5) showed more talent last year and could stamp himself as the Derby favorite with a big effort, the high performing 2-year-olds have flopped this far.

Pegasus World Cup Saturday Picks — January 28, 2023 | Pegasus Day at Gulfstream Park

on January 28, 2023April 19, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

Three horses racing at Gulfstream Park with jockeys in colorful silks and a large statue in the background.

The Ductor has been slacking, working on the train instead of giving out his ponies to the passengers. He will not apologize as he hasn’t been playing much. Winter racing is poo and there hasn’t been many betting opportunities. Finally, a big stakes day at Gulfstream Park puts a little fire in his belly. He’s combed thru the Saturday card and has found some juicy prices he’ll ride to glory. Pegasus World Cup time, Let’s Ride

Gulfstream Park Race 1: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 25000n1x

#5 On Alert (6/1) – This filly hasn’t gotten a hot pace to run at and has run massive late pace figures. She’s run winning races in all three of her starts with Lasix and she gets back on Lasix today. Shug has them ready off the bench and the Ductor thinks she wins the opener at a fair price.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 25000n1x

#3 Winston Blue (20/1) – The first bomb that stuck out on the Pegasus World Cup card comes in the fifth. There aren’t any monsters in this race and its ripe for an upset. This new gelding has run well on synthetic and ships in from Woodbine to try the turf for the first time. The Ductor liked his last race where he was wide pressing a hot pace and still finished well. He has major upside.

Race 6: 1½ Mile. (Turf) F.G3 La Prevoyante Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Personal Best (7/2) – This filly will have to take down a rightful favorite #5 Adventuring (7/5), but the Ductor thinks she’s more than capable. Her two marathon races on the turf have been dominant. The Ductor does not care that she failed as the favorite last time on synthetic. She gets back to her personal best today. Skip.

Race 9: 1½ Mile. (Turf) G3 William L. McKnight Stakes

#11 Red Knight (9/2) – The Ductor liked this gelding in the Breeders’ Cup and new he was toast after the first turn. He’s been really good since entering the Maker barn and Irad taking the mount off is a positive sign. The Ductor thinks this old boy’s tank is still full and the post should be no problem with his closing running style. He’ll be a higher price than 9/2.

#3 Pao Alto (8/1) – He’s gotten brutal trips in his starts in the states and now gets a world class rider in Dettori aboard. The Ductor likes his muddied up form and he’ll show what he’s made of today with a good ride.

Race 12: 1 1/2 Mile. (Turf) G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf

#6 Lady Speightspeare (6/1) – Although this mare got a great ground saving trip in the Breeders’ Cup, she was still up close to a scorching pace and finished well. She beat many horses in that race that would be favorites here. Attfield has dominated these big turf stakes in the US the last few years and this mare will add to his tally.

#4 Hurricane Dream (15/1) – This is a weak G1 field in the Ductor’s opinion and this shipper from France a run well vs classier competition. Her marathon distance form across the pond makes her dangerous.

Race 13: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes

#4 White Abarrio (10/1) – This colt returns to Gulfstream where he won his prep races last year on the Derby trail. He got a solid race going a mile vs quality competition under his belt last time and has been working well since. Returning to his favorite track and distance today, this new 4-year-old will run a career best effort.

#12 O’Connor (10/1) – There was heavy steam on this Chilean Star last time where he failed as the favorite. After that race, reports detailed that he lost a shoe while running, so that effort can be excused. He’s another runner working well for Saffie Joseph entering today. You can sneak one past the public, but you can’t sneak him past the Ductor. Skip.

Coast to Coast Pick 5 Picks — January 14, 2023 | Gulfstream Park Saturday Key Horses

on January 14, 2023April 19, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses and jockeys exiting the starting gate at Gulfstream Park during a horse race.

The Ductor can feel a big Saturday in his left knee. The races at Santa Anita stink and have small fields, you passengers can figure those out on your own. Down to Gulfstream Park we go. Let’s Ride.

Gulfstream Park Race 8: 1 Mile. Mdn 84k

#1 Sara’s Shaman (4/1) – This is a difficult maiden race to start the sequence with many unproven runners with upside. Of the 1st time starters, the Ductor likes the looks of this colt best. He’s working great for top connections and he can see him exploding gate to wire.

#3 Arcangelo (5/1) – He took money on debut for a low % barn and ran a solid 2nd over a sloppy track. He dropped back to last, was hung wide and closed into a slow pace, galloping out in front. He has a major chance today and will be a higher price than the morning line suggests.

#5 Prairie Dunes (8/1) – This colt was close to graduating last year and ran a couple of quality races. He’s working well off the layoff, gets lasix for the 1st time and has the best foundation of the bunch. With natural development as a 3-year-old, he’s very dangerous.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf Stakes

#9 Mona Stella (10/1) – The Ductor is leaning towards horses with proven turf form in this race. There are many runners in here taking shots to see if they handle the turf. This filly has run multiple fast races on the turf and looks live. They prepped her off the bench with a sprint on synthetic and now gets back to what she does best. Connections decided to take the blinkers off her today, but the Ductor is hoping they still use her speed and send her from the outside post. If they don’t, then he will curse.

#1 Sonar (8/1) – This mare tried turf for the 1st time last time vs tougher than this group as been facing and ran well. She was wide and uncovered the whole way and found her best stride late. Sonar galloped out in front and the Ductor sees upside making her 2nd start on the turf today. She draws well and shortens in distance to boot.

#6 Crystal Coast (8/1) – She got the job done last time at this surface at Gulfstream Park and distance at 8/1 and looks to repeat. The Ductor sees no reason why she can’t against a weak stakes field.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. Sunshine Sprint Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Cajun’s Magic (10/1) – He went off for pursuing the Derby trail last year, but ran some very fast races prior. They cut him back to a sprint off the layoff and he’s working like an improved 4-year-old. With a nice outside draw today, the Ductor sees him springing the upset.

Gulfstream Park Sunday Picks — January 8, 2023 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on January 8, 2023April 19, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

No dice yesterday in the coast to coast pick 5, which still paid over $1000 despite being very chalky. Hopefully you passengers were able to cash some nice exactas with some prices the Ductor liked running behind the favorites. The Ductor looked at the sequence today, but he wasn’t a fan. He likes the latter half of the Gulfstream Park card, he’ll donate a few winners to you passengers. Skip.

Gulfstream Park Race 6: 6 Furlongs. Moc 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Alpha Blue (9/2) – The Ductor sees #5 Bourboun Ready (7/2) being pounded at the windows dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time. This should help Alpha Blue’s price stay above 3/1. This gelding set an impossibly fast pace over the synthetic surface going a mile last time and rightfully tired. Now switching to dirt and cutting back to a sprint, he’s primed for a peak effort for top connections.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. Clm 8000

#2 Caramel Chip (5/1) – This horse had a bad trip, chasing wide the entire way last time. The Ductor liked that he showed improved speed in that race and now he drops to by far his lowest career class level. The Ductor sees him burying this group at a fair price.

Race 8: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 84k

This is a wide open maiden race with many first time starters. It’s a good race to look for a price, especially when the Ductor is against the likely favorite. #6 Be My Sunshine (4/1) will be heavily bet for top connections, but she fits one of the few scenarios Saffie Joseph Jr. doesn’t excel at. He’s only 6% with 72 1st time starters on the turf in the last year and only 24% have hit the board. At a short price, he’s a play against.

Other Contenders: #5 Armonia (20/1), #7 Bo Derek (5/1), #10 Be Here Now (8/1), #11 Moral Turpitude (8/1) and #12 Love Rhapsody (12/1)