Gulfstream Park Picks: December 24, 2023 H. Allen Jerkins Analysis

Weather forced the cancellation of the H. Allen Jerkins last weekend. Gulfstream brought the race back this weekend. Check out our Gulfstream Park Picks for the stakes action.

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Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 1

$70k Maiden Special Weight, 5 f on all weather; Post: 12:10 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #3 FILM ACADEMY (5-2) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. He shouldn't have trouble with the distance, running for the combination of Casse and Ortiz.
• #5 MACKVILLE (4-1) should improve off the first start and be competitive in this spot. Having been solid in recent starts, this one is ready to run a big race for Lynch and Saez.
• #8 RAPID GREY (7-2) should improve off the first start and be competitive, making sense on speed figures. This one is a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #6 WHO SAID GO (3-1) should improve off the first start and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 8 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 2

$70k Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/16 m on turf; Post: 12:39 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #3 SIERRA SKY (3-1) gets the top selection, running races good enough to beat this group. This one is the class of the field.
• #5 BLUE HORSESHOE (7-5) should improve off the first start and has a shot in this race. A good bet to hit the board in this type of race, this one will run for the combination of Brown and Ortiz.
• #6 YES TO CHAMPAGNE (7-2) has a shot in this race, running races good enough to beat this group. This one will likely be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #2 DAY AWAY (20-1) is a price horse and isn't without hope. Likely having a lot to do in the lane, she could get up with a competitive run.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 3

$36k Claiming, 6 f on dirt; Post: 1:08 PM ET; Entries: 6

• #1 GANGLY (5-2) gets the top selection, a good bet to hit the board in this type of race with the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 CELESTIAL GLAZE (8-5) will be competitive in this spot, being the class of the field.
• #2 FLOAT ON (3-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, making sense on speed figures and having been running against decent company.
• #5 PAY ZONE (12-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets, running for the combination of Walder and Ortiz.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 4

$28k Claiming, 6 f on dirt; Post: 1:37 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #7 SHE'S OUTTA HERE (5-2) gets the top selection, having been really solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one here.
• #3 AWESOME ANNMARIE (4-1) will be competitive in this spot, coming into the race in really good form and making sense on speed figures.
• #1 ROSE E HOLIDAY (2-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, making sense on speed figures and having been running against decent company.
• #4 BARGAINAIRE (20-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets, having been running against decent company and possessing solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 1 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 5

$22k Maiden Claiming, 1 m 70 y on all weather; Post: 2:06 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #1 UMBRAL (6-1) is a major player in this race, making sense on speed figures. Well bred for this spot.
• #8 BETTY (9-5) gets the top selection, running for the combination of Alvarado and Ortiz.
• #4 WONDERFULVENEZUELA (3-1) is a major player in this race, projecting to sit mid-pack and come with one run. Goes out for the Barboza barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #6 ASHIMA (2-1) will be competitive in this spot, having solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 4 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 6

$100k H. Allen Jerkens H., 2 m on turf; Post: 2:36 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #5 MCLOVIN (5-2) gets the top selection, a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. Wager on today's best bet at BETUS.
• #6 SHAWDYSHAWDYSHAWDY (8-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, projecting to sit mid-pack and come with one run. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 VALUE ENGINEERING (9-5) isn't without hope, possessing solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed. Has been running against decent company.
• #2 CATCH THAT PARTY (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets, a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Will be rolling late with a good closing kick.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 7

$50k Maiden Optional Claiming, 1 m on dirt; Post: 3:06 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #7 GULLFAXI (2-1) gets the top selection, having the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #1 DARLING DARLEY (5-2) is a major player in this race, making sense on speed figures. Goes out for the Fawkes barn and gets Gaffalione in the irons.
• #6 OLIVIA'S SPARKLE (9-2) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #4 SHINING SKYE (7-2) isn't without hope, running for the combination of Plesa and Zayas.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 8

$26k Claiming, 5 f on all weather; Post: 3:36 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #2 ALA TURKA (5-2) gets the top selection, sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 LEXINATOR (8-1) is a major player in this race, having tactical speed and sitting just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 FLIP MY ID (12-1) is a price horse and is a major player in this race, having the top overall power rating in the group. Goes out for the Breen barn and gets Zayas in the irons.
• #3 SIX FEET APART (7-2) will be competitive in this spot, likely being part of the early pace. Goes out for the Cazares barn and gets Lopez in the irons.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 5 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 9

$72k Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 f on dirt; Post: 4:06 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #5 SUPER CHOW (8-5) gets the top selection, shouldn't have trouble with the distance. Runs for the combination of Delgado and Ortiz.
• #6 TICKING (12-1) is a price horse and has a shot in this race, running races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 LOCO ABARRIO (7-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, making sense on speed figures.
• #3 X Y POINT (8-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot, likely being in the first flight of runners and having a chance late. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 10

$70k Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/16 m on turf; Post: 4:36 PM ET; Entries: 9

• #4 LAURISTON (5-2) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. Shouldn't have trouble with the distance, being really solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one here.
• #5 STEEL LUTE (9-5) will be competitive in this spot, running races good enough to beat this group. Comes into the race in really good form.
• #3 LITTLE MISS MUNNY (12-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #6 STYLE POINTS (8-1) should improve off the first start and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 6

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