Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 3 Mr. Prospector Stakes (12/27/2025)

Published: Sat Dec 27, 2025, 7:00 am ET

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 3 Mr. Prospector Stakes (12/27/2025)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $56k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#3 PRIVATE PROPERTY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#11 RESTLESS DREAMER (12-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
#13 POR VOCE (10-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. May be able find the right setup.
#2 VIA VENETO (15-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 13 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 9-1

Trifecta: 3 / 11,13 / 11,13,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

#6 LODATO (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Races competitive with the top contenders.
#10 FREEDOM STREET (7-2): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Good race flow for this runner.
#9 BERNARDO'S LEGACY (10-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Barn has been sending out runners.
#8 HILLBILLY BOB (8-1): Major Player. Competitive numbers early and late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 10 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 10 / 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

#1 WANNABEELOVED (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Zayas puts this one in with a chance.
#7 SECRET BAGENT MAN (7-2): Major Player. Morelos puts this one in with a chance. Trainer is having a great meet.
#2 BOLD N BREEZY (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
#4 FREDERICKSBURG (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 9-2

Exacta: 1 / 7,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#3 AWESOME TRAIN (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and San.
#5 BLAST RADIUS (4-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
#6 SWASHBUCKLE (9-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
#1 LOU THE BODY (12-1): Major Player. Maragh and Delgado team up on this one. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 3 / 5 / 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

#9 FRANK'S ART (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#3 LIGHT FURY (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
#5 WALTER ME LAD (3-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. The 86 speed rating is among the best in the field.
#6 PET MAT (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Egan and Moubarak team up on this one.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #9 at 9-2

Exacta: 9 / 3,5,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#2 BOSS DYLAN (2-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Race may setup for this runner.
#3 CLASS PRESIDENT (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#7 PAX MUNDI (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#5 EASTERLY (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2 / 3,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

#2 WIN FOR THE MONEY (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
#1 DEGREE OF RISK (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#6 ICE CHOCOLAT (12-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#11 MISSED THE CUT (10-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 11

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 2 / 1 / 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

#6 TOUR THE CITY (9-2): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Should be able to work out a trip.
#4 PRIVATE THOUGHTS (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.
#8 PREVENT (3-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
#1 JAYHAWK (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 8 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 4 / 8

Pick 3 (races 8-10): #6,4,8 with #6 with #1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Abundantia Stakes $100k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

#6 LOVE APPEALS (2-1): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Should still have something in the tank late.
#3 FLAMINGO WAY (9-2): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Stamina to be in the mix late.
#8 MOON SPUN (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#2 ETRURIAN (8-1): Contender. Zayas puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 8 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6 / 3,8,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:48 PM ET; Mr. Prospector Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#1 WHITE ABARRIO (1-1): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Looks good based on the 104 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#3 WOUND UP (12-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#6 HOLD MY BOURBON (15-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
#2 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (7-5): Major Player. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta Box: 1 / 3 / 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

#5 LYING BY OMISSION (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
#6 LADY CHA CHA (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
#2 WORLD TRAVELER (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#1 BOTTLE ROCKET (12-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 6 / 2

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