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Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Saturday January 16

on January 16, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Aerial view showcasing a racing venue with adjacent commercial buildings, palm trees, and a large body of water in the background.

Got Glee at 6/1 kept the train moving at Gulfstream Park Friday, but we don’t like to cruise. The Conductor wants the train moving so fast that he can’t even steer it. Let’s Ride.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S. Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf Stakes

#4 Sun Summers (7/2) – She became a new animal in the Maker barn and looks to get a great trip up close to a moderate pace. 7/2 would be a fair price.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. S.Sunshine Classic Stakes

#4 Roman Empire (4/1) – The Conductor likes this colt’s steady progression and he looks to be primed for a top effort 2^nd off the layoff. He has enough early speed to put himself in a good position and this field doesn’t have much pace.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. S.Sunshine Sprint Stakes

*Double Barreled Buckshot #8 Jackson (9/2) – He made an early move last time and tired late. Shortening a furlong will help him today and he looks to get a perfect stalking trip.

#9 Inter Miami (8/1) – Getting back to Gulfstream Park where he runs his best, he’s making his first start for a hot barn and has wicked early speed. The Conductor sees him running a big one.

Race 11: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.Sunshine Turf Stakes

#9 Venezuelan Hug (3/1) – There looks to be a heavily contested pace in this race, so this colt should have a perfect setup.

Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 16000

#10 Sniper Kitten (3/1) – Taking a big class drop, he made an early move into a hot pace last time. Without much pace in here, he looks like a cinch.

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Friday, January 15

on January 15, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

That’s much better. Crystalle at 7/2 and Domineer at 5/1 get home in the final two at Gulfstream to make it a nice Thursday for the Ductor. Now it’s time to get the train into 2^nd gear heading into the weekend. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 Mile. Mdn 47k

#3 Or’effice (6/1) – Something went wrong in his last race at Gulfstream, however he’s had some time off since. His 2^nd two back came back very fast on numbers and he’s also bred to be a good one. Furthermore, he should stay a nice price in this salty maiden field.

Race 7: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 16000

#7 Got Glee (5/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this mare should be able to clear this field early. This group isn’t the toughest and she may be able to sneak away on the front end too.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 6250n2L

#10 Lalali (6/1) – 3^rd off the layoff today, the Conductor liked the way she dug in last time behind a next out winner. Shortening ½ furlong should help her here. #3 Beautiful Rosie (20/1) and #4 Shellphone (30/1) are two bombs the Conductor likes in this spot as well.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OClm 25000

#1 Shang’s Sister (8/1) – The Conductor thought her maiden breaker last time was very strong and she should also improve off that effort. 1^st time Lasix today doesn’t hurt either.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 47k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Coastana (20/1) – This filly is well bred for going long on the grass and her work tab at Palm Meadows looks very solid. Additionally, Trainer Cherie DeVaux is red hot at this meet and has a +$1.24 ROI this year with 1^st time starters. She’s 12% with a $1.62 ROI debuting runners on turf.

Gulfstream Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Thursday, January 14

on January 14, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Exterior view of Gulfstream Park, featuring a large building with arches and palm trees.

The Conductor is going to end up back in the sewer wrestling the rats for cheese if he doesn’t pick it up at Gulfstream Park soon. The best motivation is desperation, Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 16000

*Scratched #1 Mar Vista Miguel (15/1) – 3^rd off the layoff today, this old man still has early speed and should be able to clear the field from the rail. If he can find himself on the lead turning for home, he’s tough to pass.

Race 7: 1 Mile. F.S.OC 12500n1x

#2 Miss Peppina (5/2) – Making her 2^nd start in the Pletcher barn and off the layoff, she looks to get a favorable trip stretching out in a race without much pace.

Race 8: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 16000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 New York’s Finest (8/1) – This old man is working well for a new barn off the break and the Conductor likes the bump up in class. Saez taking the mount means he’s ready to roll and when he fires, he’s game.

Race 9: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 35000n1x

*#8 Crystalle (3/1) – This filly showed talent as a two-year-old at Gulfstream and she’s been stuck behind slow paces this year. The Conductor thinks the added distance will be her friend and anything around 3/1 would be a treat.

Race 10: 5½ Furlongs. F.Clm 12500n3L

#2 Domineer (4/1) – This filly is progressing and has early gas. The shorter distance will help her today.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Wednesday, January 13

on January 13, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

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

The train has been stuck in neutral since the Conductor’s monster boxing day. Big weeks start on Wednesdays at Gulfstream Park, Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.OC 12500n1x

#5 Vinnie Van Go (3/1) – Throw out his last two races on the turf and a sloppy track. His race three back on a fast dirt track gets the job done here.

Race 7: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 50k

#1 Broken Table (2/1) – She should stay at or above her morning line. She made an impressive wide middle move in her debut and should step forward.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) OC 75000b

#8 Artie’s Rumor (4/1) – The Conductor really liked his win at Keeneland two back and he ran a monster late pace figure last time closing into a slow pace. The Conductor likes #1 Perfect Speighty (5/1) as well.

Race 9: 1 Mile. Clm 20000

#2 Horse Man (6/1) – He ran huge to break his maiden at Gulfstream Park in his debut after getting bumped hard at the break. 1^st time Lasix and with a trainer upgrade today, the Conductor likes his upside.

Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 35000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Captain Ron (9/2) – This old man is dropping in class off the layoff, but Paco taking the mount signals he still has something left in the tank. Additionally, his early pace figures make him a strong contender.

Santa Anita Park: Key Horses for Sunday, January 10

on January 10, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses exiting the starting gate at Santa Anita racetrack during a horse race.

No prices came home Saturday at Santa Anita for the Conductor, but he likes this card a lot more. Buckle your chinstraps, playoff football and ponies don’t stand a chance today. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

#4 Sadie Bluegrass (4/1) – This girl is a hard knocker and runs her race regardless of surface or competition. She should stay around her morning line in this competitive field.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. Clm 40000

*Double Barreled Buckshot #1 Cartellate (10/1) – The Conductor likes the two O’neal runners at prices in here. This colt ran very well on dirt last time and is improving in the new barn. Switching back to turf and taking the blinkers off, he can take another step forward.

#4 Raging Whiskey (8/1) – He showed talent last year and is working well off the long layoff. The Conductor loves that work three back on December 16^th.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 40000

#3 Ellie Arroway (5/2) – She’s been up close to hot paces vs tougher in her last three starts and has still run well. She looks very strong in this spot.

Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. F.Kalookan Queen Stakes

#4 Acting Out (5/1) – This filly continues to get better and has romped on dirt and turf in her last two starts. She gets the acid test today and the Conductor thinks she’s ready.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 100000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Plum Sexy (8/1) – Her debut win was eye catching and then she ran better than looks last time pressing the pace vs tougher. Dropping in class, cutting back to a sprint and getting Lasix today, she’s dangerous.

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Saturday, January 9

on January 9, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Two horses with riders training on a racetrack surrounded by mountains and trees, showcasing equestrian activity in a natural setting.

2nds are not what the Conductor ordered on Friday. We don’t want a big weekend, we need one at Santa Anita. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#5 Big Discount (8/1) – He was well be in his debut for a barn that doesn’t have them cranked 1^st time out. He was bumped at the break and made a nice middle move for a good 3^rd. The Conductor sees him taking a big step forward today.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 61k

#7 Earls Rock (5/2) – He ran a good 2^nd vs tougher across the pond in his debut. Drawn well for top connections, he’s most likely.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. F.G3 La Canada Stakes

#3 Fighting Mad (9/5) – She has a clear early pace advantage over this field. The Conductor doesn’t see them catching her.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.G3 Las Cienegas Stakes

#4 Lighthouse (5/2) – This is a very competitive race even with a small field. The Conductor prefers this girl because of her versatility and steady progression. Her performance last time at Kentucky Downs was very impressive.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Defense Wins (6/1) – 1^st off the claim for Hanson, this gelding showed talent when he was younger and is clearly best sprinting. Hanson turns him back to a sprint today and he gets a weight break. He’s the key to the Conductor’s day at Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Friday, January 8

on January 8, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A large crowd gathered at a horse racing event, showcasing spectators enjoying the races from a grandstand.

Yes I am Free at 6/1 saved Thursday at Gulfstream for the Conductor, but man did he need Real Talk in the 7^th. He’s still excited to head back out to west to Santa Anita for Friday. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 100000n1x

#6 Gator Shining (5/1) – This colt rallied nicely to break his maiden last time at Santa Anita. He looks to get a nice trip today with a hot pace to run at.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 10000

#9 Wandering Patrol (2/1) – Drawn well to the outside with an early pace advantage, she looks tough to beat.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#3 Salvator Mundi (4/1) – He ran a huge late pace figure last time at this level closing into a slow pace. The mile is his best distance as well.

Race 8: 1 Mile. OClm 40000

#1 Zestful (5/2) – Without anyone else wanting the lead, he’ll be difficult to pass in the stretch.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Camino de Estrella (10/1) – #7 Fly to Mars (3/1) looks tough in here, but the Conductor sees this gelding taking a big step forward at price. 2^nd off the layoff and claim and switching to turf, his races on the lawn fit with this group.

Gulfstream Park: Key Horses for Wednesday January 6

on January 6, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

It would have been a hell of a Sunday if that single gets home for the Ductor….The game we play. Back to Gulfstream to start the racing week. Skip.

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Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 50000

#8 Financial System (12/1) – Dropping in class, and switching back to his best distance and surface, this old man looks to get a beautiful trip here. The race is loaded with need the lead types and he should get pace to run at.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Alw 40000n1x

#2 Dem a Wonder (7/2) – She finally broke thru last time at Gulfstream in a romp after running a number of races good enough to win. She should run even better with Lasix and added confidence today.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 50000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Alejandro’s Team (12/1) – He’s become a new animal D’Angelo barn and is dropping in class in only his 2^nd try on turf for him. The jockey switch to Paco means he’s ready to fire.

Race 9: 1 Mile. OC 25000n1x

#1 Lookin At Roses (4/1) – It’s tough to lean on a closer, especially when #4 Sounion (5/2) looks to have a strong early pace edge over this field. However, this gelding has yet to run a bad race on dirt at Gulfstream and is in great form. He can really finish.

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Sunday, January 3

on January 3, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

Horses racing out of the starting gate at Santa Anita Park with mountains in the background.

Frustrating Saturday at Santa Anita for the Conductor. He will keep the train in California Sunday to get back what he deserves. They will pay today! Skip!

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 35000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Equal Measure (6/1) – Dropping in class and stretching out 2^nd off the layoff, this mare looks to run a top effort today and that will give her every chance.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 61k

#7 Star Sailor (4/1) – He ran a solid 3^rd last time sprinting at Santa Anita and his breeding and running style suggest he will improve routing. The Conductor is also interested in #5 Roman Centurian (8/1) and #9 Santos to Wilson (8/1), who are exiting the maiden breaker by the talented runner Life is Good.

Race 7: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 61k

#5 Shes’a Perfectlady (5/1) – She had a wide trip last time in her first-time routing and still finished strong. The Conductor likes her steady progression as well.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.G2 Santa Ynez Stakes

#7 Kalypso (5/2) – Shortening to 7 furlongs with a nice outside draw, she looks like the one to beat. The Conductor likes #2 Nasreddine (6/1) cutting back out of the Starlet at Santa Anita as well.

Race 9: 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 63000n1x

#12 Miss Lucy (6/1) – Making her first start of the year, she’s working well for a barn that can get them ready. She’ll be facing the weakest field she’s seen in her career and Prat takes the mount for a barn he rarely rides for.

Santa Anita Park: Late Pick 5 Key Horses for Saturday, January 2

on January 2, 2021April 20, 2023 By The Conductor's Scribe

A 6/1 winner at Gulfstream yesterday kept the train in motion, but that’s not good enough. The Conductor is headed back out west to Santa Anita today, Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 61k

#10 Katerini (3/1) – She ran well in her debut, which was also a key race. She’s had time off since, but working well and adding blinkers and Lasix for the first time.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Ekklesia (6/1) – Switching back to dirt where he’s his best, this colt is steadily progressing and worked a bullet entering today. Eurton is 26% with a +$0.74 ROI switching runners from turf to dirt this year.

Race 7: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 San Gabriel Stakes

#5 Count Again (2/1) – He’s in great form and looks tough to beat. He’s run monstrous late pace figures at Santa Anita without great setups in his last few.

Race 8: 1 Mile. G3 Sham Stakes

#1 Medina Spirit (6/1) – The “other” Baffert will be a much better price than the favorite and won with ease in his debut. Stretching out for the first time and taking the blinkers off he has upside.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#1 El Tigre Terrible (6/1) – Shortening a furlong and switching back to turf, he’s his best sprinting on the grass. Miller is 30% with a +$0.72 ROI taking the blinkers off this year as well.