Gulfstream Park Picks: Fountain of Youth Kentucky Derby Prep (02/28/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:30 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #1 NOBLE CONFESSOR (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 SMOOTH BREEZE (7-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #9 REVOLUTIONNAIRE (10-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 RAMBLIN' WRECK (30-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 9 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta: 1/ 3,9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:01 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 SOVEREIGN LAW (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #4 DARK ASSAULT (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #9 LINCOLN'S LAW (9-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 OSO DE ORO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 9-2

Exacta: 1/ 4,9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:32 PM ET; Colonel Liam Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 THOUSANDSTICKS (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
• #5 ARGOS (9-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 BEHOLD THE KING (15-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 HONEY DUTCH (3-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6/ 5,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:03 PM ET; Canadian Turf Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 WOLFIE'S DYNAGHOST (1-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 FORT WASHINGTON (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 BEACH GOLD (5-1): Contender. The 101 speed rating is among the best in the field. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #4 TIZ DASHING (10-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 6-5

Exacta: 7/ 8,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:33 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 CRITERIA (9-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
• #1 KINGSWEARCROWNS (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 ROYAL CRESCENT (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
• #3 STEEL (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 7,1,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Herecomesthebride Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 SISTER TROIENNE (6-5): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 STORM'S WAKE (20-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #10 SPIRIT DOLL (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 BRAT PACK (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 10 – 3

The Plays

Win: #9 at 6-5

Exacta: 9/ 10,1

Pick 3 (races (6-8): #9,1 with #6 with #9,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:34 PM ET; Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes presented by Fierceness $225k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #6 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (1-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 MIKA (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
• #3 STEAL SUNSHINE (8-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 CLASSIC OF COURSE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 1-1

Exacta: 6/ 5,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #9 CHAPMAN'S PEAK (9-2): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Cox. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #8 BURNHAM SQUARE (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 DEGREE OF RISK (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. The 97 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #1 TENACIOUS LEADER (4-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-1

Exacta: 9/ 8,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:34 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 HORSEPOWER (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 PREVENT (9-2): Major Player. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.
• #4 CLASSIC MO TOWN (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 CIAO CHUCK (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #11 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 11,9,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; The Very One Stakes presented by DRF en Espanol $175k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 NO SHOW SAMMY JO (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 VENENCIA (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 CANDY QUEST (5-2): Major Player. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 GALLANT GRETA (12-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 9,3,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:34 PM ET; Davona Dale Stakes presented by Inglis Digital USA $225k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 ON TIME GIRL (9-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 SWING VOTE (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 IMPERATRICE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 MY MISS MO (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta: 9/ 7,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:05 PM ET; Honey Fox Stakes presented by MyRacehorse $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 LUSH LIPS (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid.
• #10 CREVALLE D'ORO (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 MOVIN' ON UP (3-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 PUBLIC DEFENDER (15-1): Major Player. Solid turn of foot. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 9,10,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 5:36 PM ET; Mac Diarmida Stakes presented by FanDuel TV $225k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 GRAND SONATA (3-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Barn has been solid.
• #4 DANCIN IN DA'NILE (10-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Comes home strong.
• #9 TANK (30-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
• #3 LAYABOUT (5-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 9 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 5,4,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 6:11 PM ET; Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes $425k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 SOLITUDE DUDE (5-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 99 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 COMMANDMENT (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 NAPOLEON SOLO (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 CHIEF WALLABEE (9-2): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 10,4,7