Race of the Day

Play of the Day Race Date January 02, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A solid state-bred N1X on the Tapeta, though #4 SPECTACULAR GIRL (2-1) may hold an edge with a 2-for-2 local edge. Pace Expect a slow start and fast finish, which seems to be the M.O. of the Tapeta races. Trends Expect a slow start and fast finish, which seems to be the M.O. of the Tapeta races. Best Bet SPECTACULAR EDGE Number 4 Morning Line (2-1) Best Bet Overview #4 SPECTACULAR EDGE (2-1): Two-time course and distance winner has looked like a new horse since getting to the Tapeta, and either of her…

Play of the Day Race Date January 01, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A deep and competitive N2L on the Tapeta, though none have the upside of #6 ASKEW (9-2). Pace Expect this to play like a turf race, as there’s little speed on paper, so a 3-furlong sprint figures to ensue off the far turn. Trends The broad Tapeta profile has been outside stalkers, but nothing in terms of a bias, as winners have come from everywhere. Best Bet ASKEW Number 6 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #6 ASKEW (9-2): Lightly raced runner didn’t fire sprinting on the dirt on debut then got to…

Play of the Day Race Date December 31, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A solid MSW on the Tapeta that could go many different ways. Pace On paper, there’s very little here, so tactical speed seems to be at a premium. Trends The broad Tapeta profile has been outside stalkers, but nothing in terms of a bias, as winners have come from everywhere. Best Bet SCARABEA Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #1 SCARABEA (4-1): Turfway invader faced males last time going longer and ran huge, so this is a drop, and the cutback works too, as she has plenty of foundation for the…

Play of the Day Race Date December 30, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A modest AOC on Tapeta that has a few question marks, and #1 PEARLESCENT (9-5), who is 2-for-2 over the surface. Pace It looks on the slow side, so tactical speed is a plus. Trends The broad Tapeta profile has been outside stalkers, but nothing in terms of a bias, as winners have come from everywhere. Best Bet PEARLESCENT Number 1 Morning Line (9-5) Best Bet Overview #1 PEARLESCENT (9-5): Local lover is 2-for-2 over the Tapeta, drew perfectly, is tactical, and meets a group she should have over a barrel. Picks &…

Play of the Day Race Date December 26, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A deep and competitive starter on the Tapeta that has a slew of contenders, though the race flow may play a big factor. Pace It looks hot and contested, as more than a few want to motor early, so possessing a stalking gear seems imperative. Trends The Tapeta, as a whole, has played pretty fair to all running styles and paths. Best Bet LIGHT FURY Number 5 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #5 LIGHT FURY (5-1): Class-dropping stalker didn’t run poorly on the dirt in a Claiming Crown stakes but really impressed…

Play of the Day Race Date December 24, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 10 Overview A solid renewal of the 2-mile Jerkens, with several who have a winning chance, though all but one looks severely pace compromised. Pace There’s absolutely none here, which means #3 ABAAN (4-1) is as loose as Saez wants him to be, and not only is he loose, but his main rivals don’t have a hint of early foot. Trends They just haven’t run enough races on the turf to get a real feel, but being close—or loose in front—is never a bad thing. Best Bet ABAAN Number 3 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet…

Play of the Day Race Date December 22, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A compact 16k starter on the Tapeta with a heavy 8-5 ML favorite (#4 Awsum Roar) that never wins, which means an in-form runner like #7 TREVESS (9-2) can take advantage. Pace There’s not much here, which means an aggressive ride by Reyes aboard #7 TREVESS (9-2) will give him a big tactical edge over the favorite. Trends The Tapeta is a bit tough to get a read on, though outside stalkers might get a slight lean. Best Bet TREVESS Number 7 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #7 TREVESS (9-2): Got fried…

Play of the Day Race Date December 19, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A solid 16k claimer on the Tapeta, though #1 EMOJI GUY (3-1) looks primed to make it three in a row. Pace There’s not much here, though that doesn’t always mean a whole lot in the Tapeta races, as they can play like turf races off the far turn. Trends The Tapeta is a bit tough to get a read on, though outside stalkers might get a slight lean. Best Bet EMOJI GUY Number 1 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #1 EMOJI GUY (3-1): Streaking runner has won two straight and now…

Play of the Day Race Date December 17, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A wildly competitive 50k N2L that could go a number of different ways, though the class drop for #1 EYES ON TARGET (5-1) is a big one. Pace It looks moderate at best, so tactical speed should be placed at a premium. Trends There haven’t been enough turf races carded on a daily basis to get a true feel, though this is a course where speedsters and stalkers are going to do best. Best Bet EYES ON TARGET Number 1 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #1 EYES ON TARGET (5-1) (turf or…

Play of the Day Race Date December 16, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A solid Fla-bred AOC, though classer dropper #9 BEFORE YOU (3-1) gets all the best of it. Pace Expect #5 American of Course (4-1) to be on the lead from the inside, which is perfect for #9 BEFORE YOU (3-1), since she’s the other pure speed and is outside, which means she can press and break this open off the far turn. Trends The main track has tilted towards speeds, which is the norm, though it has hardly been unfair to others if the flow is right. Best Bet BEFORE YOU Number 9…