Gulfstream Park Picks: Ginger Brew Stakes (01/03/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jan 03, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Ginger Brew Stakes (01/03/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Ginger Brew Stakes (01/03/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #1 BLAZING TIGER (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick.
  • #4 VERSAILLES ROAD (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #7 MO LADIES (8-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 THUNDER ZEUS (15-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1 / 4,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 GOLDINTHESKY (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Races competitive with the top contenders.
  • #5 ANIMATED (10-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 MULLY'S MOON (5-2): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #8 TAPSTICK (9-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 1 / 5 / 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #6 ONE OF ONE (3-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Panici and Budhoo team up on this one. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #8 COMPASS RISES (9-5): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Alvarado puts this one in with a chance.
  • #3 WORLDLY BEAUTY (6-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 SUNROOF (20-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 8,3

Pick 3 (races 3-5): #6 with #5 with #1,2,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $50k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 RIGHTEOUS (6-5): Prime Win Player. Should improve off the debut. Barn has been solid.
  • #7 EPICO (8-1): Contender. Zayas puts this one in with a chance. Stamina to be in the mix late.
  • #3 EZ ORB NOT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 SWEEPING SHADOW (9-2): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Gutierrez and Lewis team up on this one.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5 / 7,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 WANNABEELOVED (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Pace figures factor early and late.
  • #2 SECRET BAGENT MAN (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #3 TRIUMPHANT ROAD (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #4 WRECKING BALL (10-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 1 / 2 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Ginger Brew Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 SISTER TROIENNE (8-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Gutierrez and Lynch team up on this one.
  • #4 SPIRIT DOLL (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #1 STORM'S WAKE (10-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
  • #7 LAIGINA (15-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 9-5

Exacta: 6 / 4,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 MIZZOU (7-2): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #5 NOBLE SKY (6-1): Underneath. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #3 PLAYING TRICKS (2-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 PLAYA AZUL (8-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta: 1 / 5,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #5 GEORGE BRIGGS (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #10 SMOOTH BREEZE (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #8 RAMBLIN' WRECK (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #11 EVER DANGEROUS (15-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 8 – 11

The Plays

Win: #5 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 5 / 10 / 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 SLAY THE DAY (8-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Velazquez and Lynch team up on this one.
  • #2 FREAKS GO (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #7 MO HIJINX (10-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
  • #1 KADABRA (5-2): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 9-5

Exacta: 5 / 2,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:48 PM ET; Mucho Macho Man Stakes $175k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #6 TRIPP'S PROMISE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #1 COMMANDMENT (7-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #8 MAX CAPACITY (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #3 EPIC SUMMER (7-2): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 11-2

Exacta: 6 / 1,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #11 IRONSIDES (5-1): Top pick. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #5 WHITE PALOMINO (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #9 THEMANUPFRONT (8-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #7 CONCORD GREEN (3-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 9 – 7

The Plays

Win: #11 at 11-2

Exacta Box: 11 / 5 / 9

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

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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