Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup (01/26/2026)

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup (01/26/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:00 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #4 MAGGIE GO (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #14 ZO ZUCCHERA (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
• #8 BEING BETTY (8-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #16 DRUM ROLL (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 14 – 8 – 16

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 4 / 14 / 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:30 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #5 PARADISE STREET (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Saez puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 SWING VOTE (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 BENEFICENCE (5-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 MAJESTIC MOONLIGHT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #5 at 9-2

Exacta: 5 / 2,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #3 RISK TOLERANCE (9-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 MI BAGO (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 WALLEY WORLD (12-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 BATTLE OF NORMANDY (2-1): Major Player. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 3 / 5 / 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:31 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 LEO TORO (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
• #8 DANCING N DIXIE (8-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Zayas and Dibona team up on this one.
• #9 FOR FLYING (6-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late.
• #2 MISS MARY NELL (12-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 5 / 8 / 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:02 PM ET; Christophe Clement Stakes presented by Don Julio Tequila $175k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 FIONN (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Cox.
• #8 VENENCIA (12-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Comes home strong.
• #4 NO SHOW SAMMY JO (9-5): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 ALLURING ANGEL (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 8 / 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:33 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #6 HORSEPOWER (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #2 BAIL US OUT (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #11 CLASSIC MO TOWN (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Alvarado puts this one in with a chance.
• #10 CIAO CHUCK (8-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 11 – 10

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 2 / 11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes presented by Seminole Hard Rock $175k; 5 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #8 UNCONQUERABLE KEEN (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #3 LITIGATION (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Running well of late.
• #11 COPPOLA (9-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 AND UWISH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 11 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-2

Exacta: 8 / 3,11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:41 PM ET; Fred W. Hooper Stakes presented by Visit Lauderdale $175k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 NELSON AVENUE (8-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #6 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (6-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 STEAL SUNSHINE (10-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 CON COMPANIA (20-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 9-1

Exacta Box: 9 / 6 / 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:13 PM ET; William L. McKnight Stakes presented by Woodford Reserve Bourbon $225k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #9 BALNIKHOV (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 OHANA HONOR (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
• #11 DIVIN PROPOS (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to kick home late.
• #8 OFFLEE NAUGHTY (12-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 11 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 9-1

Exacta Box: 9 / 3 / 11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 3:45 PM ET; Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance $500k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 MOVIN' ON UP (12-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #8 PROCTOR STREET (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #7 WHISKEY DECISION (9-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Prat and Brown team up on this one.
• #11 IN OUR TIME (5-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 8 – 7 – 11

The Plays

Win: #12 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 12 / 8 / 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Inside Information Stakes presented by MyRacehorse $225k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 CLARET BERET (12-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 INDY BAY (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 JODY'S PRIDE (4-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 STERLING SILVER (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 1 / 3

Pick 3 (races 11-13): #5,1,3,8 with #2,1 with #11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 4:54 PM ET; Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes $1000k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 PROGRAM TRADING (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #1 TEST SCORE (8-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Motio.
• #3 BEACH GOLD (15-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 CUGINO (7-2): Contender. Debuting here, this one is at short odds. Potential for talent. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 10

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 1,3,10

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 5:39 PM ET; Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes $3000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #11 WHITE ABARRIO (4-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (15-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 DISCO TIME (8-5): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 FULL SERRANO (12-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #11 at 4-1

Exacta: 11 / 5,1,3

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