Gulfstream Park Picks: Captiva Island Stakes (3/14/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Mar 14, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Captiva Island Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Captiva Island Stakes (3/14/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Captiva Island Stakes (3/14/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $34k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #5 COLONIAL SENSE (3-1): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Castellano puts this one in with a chance.
  • #6 JADACAQUIVA (15-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #8 SOVEREIGN GRACE (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #9 TURKISH FLAME (5-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta: 5/ 6,8,9

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #5 with #8,10,11,12 with #5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

  • #8 LITTLE GUSSIE (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #10 MISS CANDY GIRL (5-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #11 RAINBOW LANE (20-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #12 NEW LEASE ON LIFE (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 11 – 12

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-2

Exacta: 8/ 10,12

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:51 PM ET; Any Limit Stakes $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #5 MYTHICAL (9-5): Best bet of the card. Zayas and Delgado team up on this one. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #4 A FINE CHARDONNAY (2-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 HOLLEN DRIVE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Has experience at this level. Ruiz and Walden team up on this one.
  • #2 SWEET EMBER (3-1): Underneath. Top connections on the circuit with Morelos and Plesa. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 1-1

Exacta: 5/ 4,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:22 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 LODATO (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #2 VALIANT WINTER (4-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures.
  • #5 G SPEEDY (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Vasquez and Mongeon team up on this one.
  • #8 LAST RUN (15-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 3,2,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 5 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.

  • #11 BOURBON NOTES (4-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Barn has been solid.
  • #13 DELIGHTFUL DARLING (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #15 IGNIS COR (5-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. May be able find the right setup.
  • #2 AMANI'S MUSIC (6-1): Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 13 – 15 – 2

The Plays

Win: #11 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 11,13,15

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:22 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

  • #6 FULANITO (7-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #3 SEAVER (9-2): Contender. Gonzalez puts this one in with a chance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #10 NERO TULIP (10-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #5 KINETIC STONE (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 10 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta: 6/ 3,10,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:52 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #2 AMBERJACK (2-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #3 UNSEARCHABLE (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #4 FINAL STORY (7-2): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #8 BRIDGESONG (9-2): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 2,3,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:23 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #6 JUSTINQUESO (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #8 CART GIRL SAM (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #9 SPEIGHTFUL SIS (15-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #7 MISS VYVYANNE (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 9 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 6,8,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:54 PM ET; Hutcheson Stakes $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 DICIASSETTE (8-5): Prime Win Player. Alvarado puts this one in with a chance. Strong early pace figs.
  • #6 FULMINE (6-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #1 ARBITER (2-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #2 WOOTUN (8-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 9-5

Exacta: 7/ 6,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #2 HOT BLOODED (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #6 MENDELSSOHNS MARCH (9-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Can run with these.
  • #9 EL KABONG (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #5 JURISPRUDENCE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 9 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 2,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 FACT (9-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #1 NOTHINGSUBTLE (20-1): Contender. Gonzalez and Palmer team up on this one. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #5 STATESMAN (5-2): Fringe Contender. Morning Line suggests this one is all systems go for the first start. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 ROCKETEER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6/ 1,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:25 PM ET; Captiva Island Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #1 MOON SPUN (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #8 ME GOVERNOR (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #11 PANDORA'S GIFT (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #4 GREAT VENEZUELA (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 11 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 1,11,4

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Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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