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Gulfstream Park Fountain of Youth Day Picks — March 2025 | Full Card Best Bets

on February 28, 2025April 24, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses racing on a turf track at Gulfstream Park with spectators in the background.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 25000n1x

#7 Rothschild (8/1) – This colt impressed the Conductor last fall with some strong efforts despite poor trips. He has a class edge over this field and is working well for a new barn. Making his first start as a 4-year-old and adding Lasix for the first time today, he has every right to improve. 5/1 or better is fair.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Colonel Liam Stakes

#3 Enterdadragon (8/1) – This gelding was keen fighting Maragh early into the first turn last time. Even though he wasted all that energy, he still finished well against a slow pace and frontrunner flow. Now getting a turf rider upgrade to Davis, the Conductor sees Enterdadragon getting a much more favorable trip today. Anything close to 8/1 would be a treat.

Race 13: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes

#2 Sovereignty (3/1) – 3/1 is as low as the Conductor will take on this colt, but he has the most upside in the field. He’s steadily improving and Mott has been very patient with him. He returns off the bench to make his first start as a three-year-old and the Conductor is expecting a peak effort that vaults him into the Derby spotlight. He has plenty of talent.

Race 14: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 Mac Diarmida Stakes

#4 Missed the Cut (9/2) – This is a wide open race, but the Conductor will trust this Cherie DeVaux runner off the bench. He was in great form last year, so much so that they gave him a shot across the pond vs the big boys. He’s had plenty of time off since that last poor performance, and the Conductor likes the confidence to put him right back in a Grade 2 off the bench. The Conductor trusts DeVaux to have him ready to fire.

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Gulfstream Park Saturday Picks — February 8, 2025 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on February 8, 2025April 24, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

An elderly train conductor holding a clipboard at a horse race track during sunset.

Is the Conductor really going to give us his favorite two bombs of the day for free at Gulfstream? His kindness knows no bounds. Thank you Mr. Ductor.

Race 4: 1 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 94k

#1 Gearing Up (8/1) – This colt was pinched at the break last time and rallied well for 3rd sprinting on the synthetic. Now he stretches out to 1 mile and switches to turf, the surface he’s bred for. The Conductor is expecting a major step forward on the lawn and he should get a perfect rail pocket trip. Gearing Up is live for Rusty Arnold.

Race 12: 1 Mile. (Turf) OClm 35000

#3 Il Alchemysta (30/1) – This colt switched to the turf last time to take on tougher and ran better than it looks on paper. He was 3-wide while uncovered on the first turn, backstretch, and made a 4-wide move on the 2nd turn before fading. Now he drops in class, draws a nice inside post, and adds Lasix for the first time. The Conductor is swinging for the fences in the finale at Gulfstream.

2025 Pegasus World Cup Picks & Best Bets — Full Card Gulfstream Park Analysis

on January 24, 2025April 24, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

A dynamic image of a racehorse galloping with a jockey in colorful attire during a sunset, showcasing speed and energy.

The Conductor has a fire in his belly waiting for Saturday. The turf races especially at Gulfstream look ripe for the taking. Let’s have ourselves a weekend to remember passengers. Skip.

Race 7: 1½ Mile. (Turf) F.G3 La Prevoyante Stakes

#10 Forever After All (5/1) – This mare has been best in her last three races and poor trips have cost her. She unfortunately draws an outside post here, but the Conductor trusts Gaffalione to give her a fair chance. She’ll be the 3rd or 4th betting choice in this race and the Conductor thinks she’s the most likely winner. He must play her despite the poor draw.

Race 8: 1 Mile. G3 Fred W. Hooper Stakes

#5 Tumbarumba (2/1) – The Conductor thinks this hard knocking gelding gets the job done today. He takes the blinkers off and shortens 1/16 of a mile from his last race. Without much other speed in here, Tumbarumba will be very tough to pass in the stretch.

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

#12 Cash Equity (6/1) – Another outside post in a turf route, what could go wrong? This gelding had a trip from hell last time and has run better than it looks on paper in his last few starts. He has class edge over this group and Irad hops aboard for the first time. If Irad can give him a fair trip, the Conductor thinks he will get his picture taken.

Race 10: 1 1/16 G2 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf

#7 Minoushka (10/1) – The Conductor likes a few longshots in this race. Listen to the podcast below to find out the rest. Minoushka impressed the Conductor with her dominant performance at Keeneland in her US debut. She ran well stepping up in class last time too, closing well behind a slow pace. The Brendan Walsh runners have been firing on the Gulfstream turf all winter, and the Conductor thinks the trend continues Saturday.

Race 11: 7 Furlongs. F.G2 Inside Information Stakes

#9 Emery (3/1) – This filly hasn’t been defeated on a fast dirt track and the Conductor can’t play against her here. She looks to get an ideal outside stalking trip and is a cut above this group in his opinion.

Race 12: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Mi Hermano Ramon (8/1) – This gelding is in career best form and draws well to the inside. He had a terrible turf trip last time and sustained his run for 2nd after making a 4-wide move on the turn. With a fair trip today he can upset the favorites here in the turf feature.

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

#11 Locked (5/2) – The Conductor would be surprised if #4 White Abario (3/1) or Locked don’t win this years Pegasus. The Conductor leans Locked, who looks to gets the patented Johnny V outside stalking trip. He’s not convinced White Abario is as good as he once was despite being back in the Saffie Joseph barn. The one price that intrigues the Conductor underneath the favorites in this race is #6 Stronghold (10/1). Stronghold showed talent on the Derby trail last year and ran big sprinting in his return in the Malibu last time. That race looks to set him up perfectly to stretch out to his best distance today. He can inject value into this race.

Gulfstream Park Saturday Picks — January 11, 2025 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on January 11, 2025April 24, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

Thoroughbred racehorse galloping on the track at Gulfstream Park with jockey in yellow attire and cheering crowd in the background.

0/2 at Gulfstream at Friday. The Conductor isn’t going to survive the winter at this rate. However, it only takes one good day, one good race, one good head bob to turn everything around. Grab a shovel and get to work passengers. We have coal to mine. Skip.

Race 1: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) MC 25000

#12 Oscarworthy (8/1) – This gelding dropped in class off the bench last time and ran better than it looks with a wide trip around both turns. He draws an outside post again today, but the cutback in distance will work to his advantage. There is speed drawn to his inside and Johnny V should be able to work out a decent trip. The Conductor thinks he’s the most likely winner in the race and he’ll be a square price.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf Stakes

#3 Princess Bettina (6/1) – The Conductor is turning to the same connections in race 5. Princess Bettina returned off the bench last time for her first start in the Brian Lynch barn. She had absolutely no chance that day, as she was in the parking lot around both turns. Now 2nd off a layoff and drawing a nice inside post, she looks to get a favorable trip and should fire her best shot. She has multiple past performances that would put her in the winners’ circle here.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OC 75000n1x

#9 Scarecrow (8/1) – The Conductor is going to play against the heavy favorite in here, #6 Dream On (6/5), who has distance question marks. Scarecrow will undoubtedly appreciate the added distance today. He’s run big late pace figures behind slow paces in all 3 starts of his career. Last time he made a very wide move from last against the merry go round flow. He’ll have pace to run at today and the Conductor thinks he can pull off the upset.

Gulfstream Park Friday Picks — January 10, 2025 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on January 10, 2025April 24, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

Thoroughbred racehorse galloping on a green racetrack with jockey in red and other horses in the background during a horse race.

Happy Friday, passengers. No Santa Anita today with the terrible fires out in California. Hopefully, they’ll be back stronger than ever this weekend. The Conductor likes two horses at Gulfstream today, and he’ll post plays from Sunland Park as well this afternoon. At Iron Bets, if you wager $250 or more at Sunland Park today, you get a FREE $20 bet. Let’s head into the weekend strong. Skip.

Race 2: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 94k

#3 Lean Music Machine (5/2) – This gelding ran very well in his turf debut off a long layoff last time. He chased 3-wide and uncovered on the turn and rightfully tired late. The Conductor expects a forward move off that race and he draws a more favorable post today. 2/1 or better is worth a bet vs this group.

Race 7: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 35000N1x

#8 Aspen Dawn (4/1) – This filly has suffered wide trips in her last two starts. The Conductor would argue she was best last time closing wide for 3rd against the flow. Unfortuneately, she draws another outside post today, but she does get a turf rider upgrade to Dylan Davis. The Conductor will trust Davis to give her a fair chance, and that’s all Aspen Dawn needs to get her picture taken today.

Gulfstream Park Sunday Picks — March 10, 2024 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on March 10, 2024April 17, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

This sport is in such a bad spot it’s scary. Tote board malfunctions cost players who were alive to big money yesterday at Tampa, Gulfstream and across the country. Horse racing has the potential to be the greatest gambling game in the world, but it needs to be completely overhauled. It is crumbling right before our eyes. Incompetent, greedy old leadership needs to go. Don’t bet this shit. Skip.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. OC 25000n1

#4 Turbo (4/1) – This colt is entering this race off a year layoff, but fired a winning race for this level off a similar break last year. He’s working well and there no other early speed in this field. He should get an ideal trip setting a moderate pace or pressing the favorite, #1 Madaket’s Arrow (9/5), if they send her from the rail.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. (All-Weather) OC 25000n1x

#9 Patou Road (4/1) – This gelding ran a game 2nd over this Gulfstream synthetic surface last time. Now 2nd off the bench for Chad, he should fire a top effort. The Conductor is happy to play against the favorite, #1 Paramount Prince (8/5), who’s fast synthetic races were at Woodbine. That synthetic track is not the same as Gulfstream’s.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 89k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Streeterville (12/1) – This is a wide open maiden race and the Conductor likes this filly to pop at a price. Her debut sprinting at Gulfstream was a clear prep to go longer today. She was taken back early and taught to rate behind horses. Now she stretches out to a mile and gets a nice rail draw. This is also Trainer Thomas Proctor’s specialty. With 40 1st time routers this year, he’s 23% with a +$0.63 ROI. Streeterville will be the key to the Conductor’s day.

Gulfstream Park Saturday Picks — March 9, 2024 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on March 9, 2024April 17, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe

Another forgetful Friday at Gulfstream Park. The Conductor wants no part of another rain effected card. The only reason he plays Gulfstream is for the turf races. Whatever, shut up and bet. Skip.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (All-Weather) Clm 16000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Basketball Jones (8/1) – Moving into a new barn last start, this gelding took a big step forward on the turf. He pressed a hot pace while wide and still hung on for 3rd. Now he drops in class and switches to the Gulfstream all-weather course for the first time. His numbers on synthetic at Woodbine fit with this group and there isn’t much other early speed in here. 5/1 or better would be great value for the Conductor.

Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Silks Run Stakes

#6 Kanthari (4/1) – The Conductor is happy to play against #2 Big Invasion (7/5) today. He’s clearly the class of the field, but he’s making his 1st start of the year and it’s very tough to close and win going 5-furlongs over this Gulfstream turf course. Plus, the Conductor wouldn’t trust Rosario to give him a good ride these days either. Kanthari dominated on the front end off the bench last time and the Conductor sees the same scenario playing out here. She’s the quickest early and if she improves off that last effort than this race is over.

Race 10: 6½ Furlongs. F.G3 Hurricane Bertie Stakes

#7 Libban (12/1) – This filly ran better than it looks like on paper routing last time. She pressed a quick pace between horses and rightfully tired late. Now Saffie Joseph cuts her back in distance, where she’s clearly her best. She’s 3/4 with a 2nd in one turn races and has won at this distance at Gulfstream before. Her numbers sprinting fit with this group and she looks to get a beautiful outside stalking trip. Today’s her day.

Gulfstream Park Friday Picks — March 8, 2024 | Best Bets & Full Card Handicapping

on March 8, 2024April 17, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

The rain was worse the Conductor expected Thursday and another Gulfstream card was ruined. Off the turf again today, the Conductor will try to make due. Skip.

Race 5: 5 Furlongs. (All-Weather) F.Mdn 89k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Caboodle (9/2) – This filly was favored on turf last time and ran well despite a brutal trip. Her debut 2nd on the synthetic two starts back was above par for this level. If she really goes off the 2nd or 3rd choice today, she is the value. She is the most likely winner and the Conductor is hoping for 3/1 or better.

Race 8: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 20000n1x

#6 Tap Gold (6/1) – The Conductor likes this gelding quite a bit after scratches. There is absolutely no other early pace in this race and Tap Gold has wired the field over this Gulfstream all-weather surface in 3 of his last 4 starts. He’s stepping up in class today, but this is a weak state-bred field and the contenders would prefer for this race to be run on turf.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (All-Weather) F.Mdn 89k

#3 Jessamine Hill (5/2) – This filly’s debut over this Gulfstream surface and distance was impressive. She broke slow and circled the field from last, closing for 2nd behind a slow pace and gate to wire winner. She should step forward with that race under her belt and will be the 2nd choice behind the Chad Brown favorite today. The Conductor is happy to play against favorites trying a new surface for the first time.

Gulfstream Park Thursday Picks — March 7, 2024 | Best Bets & Turf Card Handicapping

on March 6, 2024April 17, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

We’ve moved on from last week with a little less coal. Wednesday’s card is too poor to play at Gulfstream, especially with the races being rained off the turf. Thursday’s forecast and races look much more enticing. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) OClm 35000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Tartufo (10/1) – This horse was miles the best last time when connections moved him to this firm Gulfstream turf course. He had a wide trip the whole way around and blew by the favorite, who looked like he was home free late in the stretch. Tartufo steps up in class today, but their aren’t any monsters in here and he should get a quick pace up front to run at. Plus, he only has 4 turf starts under his belt even though his breeding screams that he would prefer to mow. He has upside to improve on the lawn even this late in his career.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. Clm 25000n2L

#6 Leslie Chow (6/1) – This gelding’s last race over the turf at Gulfstream was by far the fastest last race in the field. He’s spent most of his career running on synthetic, but his pedigree says the dirt will be no problem. 1st off the claim, he’s working well for the Jose Hernandez, who is 8/47 with a +$0.67 ROI this year. Paco Lopez also takes the mount for a small barn he’s yet to ride for, which is a positive sign.

Race 9: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 75000n1x

#8 Quimichis (10/1) – This filly has significantly outrun her odds in her last two starts. Last time over the synthetic, she stumbled at the start and still rallied from last to pick up 4th going 5-furlongs. Two back over this Gulfstream turf surface and distance, she had to steady entering the stretch but still re-rallied after losing momentum. She’ll be a big price again today and she is dangerous with a clean trip. The Conductor is expecting her to at least hit the board.

Gulfstream Park Sunday Picks — March 3, 2024 | Best Bets & Post-Fountain of Youth Analysis

on March 3, 2024April 17, 2026 By The Conductor's Scribe 1 Comment

0/2 with two scratches made for an annoying Saturday at Gulfstream. Lol at 3 of the 4 contenders scratching in the Fountain of Youth as well. It’s hard to support a game that is run so incompetently. The Conductor is so sick of Florida and is dreaming of the spring when turf racing returns in Kentucky and New York. Shut up and bet. Skip.

Gulfstream Park Race 6: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 25000n1x

#9 Euphima (6/1) – This mare took a big step forward moving to the Gulfstream turf for the first time last start. She set a scorching early pace and was game on the inside despite being tired late. Now shortening in distance she’ll have more left in the tank, especially when she’s clicking off slower fractions early. The Conductor thinks she’s found her new home mowing.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 25000n1x

#3 Sir London (8/1) – This gelding has shown talent on dirt in his career, even though he’s bred for the turf. They finally tried the grass after moving him to the Motion barn last fall and he ran well. He pressed a quick early pace vs a strong Keeneland field and was only beaten 1 1/2 lengths. He’s been gelded since and returns off the bench with a nice inside draw. Motion is 19% with a +$0.31 ROI with runners off 90+ day breaks, so the layoff doesn’t concern the Conductor.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 89k

*Gullet Shot of the Day Jessamine Hill (9/2) – This filly’s debut over the synthetic last time was very impressive. She broke slow and rallied from last behind a slow pace with a gate to wire winner. She’s bred to love the turf and now moves to the lawn in her 2nd career start. If she really goes off north of 4/1, the Conductor will throw his back out shoveling coal through the windows.