Gulfstream Park Picks: Curlin Florida Derby Stamps Ticket To Kentucky (3/28/2026)

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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis

Gulfstream Park Picks: Curlin Florida Derby Stamps Ticket To Kentucky (3/28/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:30 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #10 RUSE (15-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 DISCREET DANCER (15-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 KING D'ORO (20-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 FAVORABLE SCENARIO (2-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 10,6,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:59 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 MOONSTROCITY (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 LOST MONEY (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #9 SOVEREIGN LAW (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 SILENT IMPACT (5-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Alvarado puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 6,5,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:28 PM ET; Cutler Bay Stakes $175k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 BEHOLD THE KING (8-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 KNOTY KNICKS (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Running well of late.
• #4 SHERIFF BART (9-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 IMMORTALISED (3-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 6,1,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:57 PM ET; Appleton Stakes presented by Daily Racing Form $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (9-5): Top pick. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 BEACH GOLD (4-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 QUATROCENTO (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 CARSON'S RUN (9-2): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7/ 9,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:26 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 JIMMY'S DAILYS (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 ADIOS NOW (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Top connections on the circuit with Gonzalez and Ramirez.
• #9 ROAR READY (9-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 NOTHINGSUBTLE (15-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 9 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 2,7,9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:56 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #3 PRIVATE THOUGHTS (5-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner.
• #7 TALBINGO (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #5 PAROS (20-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has been running well enough recently.
• #4 PASS THE HAT (7-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 3,7,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:26 PM ET; Ghostzapper Stakes presented by FanDuel TV $175k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 GRANDE (1-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 STEAL SUNSHINE (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 CAPITAL IDEA (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 CADET CORPS (12-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 4 – 9

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2/ 8,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; Orchid Stakes $175k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #7 BELLEZZA (8-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 DONA CLOTA (4-1): Contender. Running well of late. Top connections on the circuit with Gaffalione and Joseph.
• #2 JUST BASKING (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 SPEED SHOPPER (3-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7/ 4,2

Pick 3 (races 8-10): #7 with # 6,2,4,5 with #8,5,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:31 PM ET; Gulfstream Park Oaks presented by City National Bank $250k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SHE BE SMOOTH (7-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #2 MY MISS MO (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 JUST SINGING (9-2): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #5 PROM QUEEN (9-5): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 8-5

Exacta Box: 6,2,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:06 PM ET; Sanibel Island Stakes presented by Surfside $175k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #8 LAIGINA (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Rosario puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 TAM TAM (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 VEKOMA VIEW (6-1): Contender. Zayas and Weaver team up on this one. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 BACK RING BUZZ (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 4-1

Exacta: 8/ 5,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:40 PM ET; Army Mule Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 SCOTLAND (9-2): Top pick. Alvarado puts this one in with a chance.
• #9 MACHO MUSIC (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 CONCRETE GLORY (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 JACK'S PROMISE (6-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 3,9,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:15 PM ET; Sand Springs Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 SWEET REBECCA (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
• #4 HANG THE MOON (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 CANDY QUEST (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #9 ASHIMA (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ruiz puts this one in with a chance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 10 – 9

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3/ 4,10

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 5:58 PM ET; Pan American Stakes presented by Rood & Riddle $225k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 FAR BRIDGE (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 CORRUPTION (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #9 DANCIN IN DA'NILE (15-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #8 ECHO LANE (8-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 9-5

Exacta: 7/ 1,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 6:42 PM ET; Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa $1000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 COMMANDMENT (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 CHIEF WALLABEE (2-1): Major Player. This one debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Alvarado puts this one in with a chance.
• #6 NEARLY (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #8 THE PUMA (9-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 4,2,6

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