Gulfstream Park Picks: Gulfstream Sprint Stakes (2/21/2026)

Published: Sat Feb 21, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Gulfstream Sprint Stakes (2/21/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#13 MIA FAMILIA (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
#5 TIME FOR YOU (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
#7 THREE TO G (2-1): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Barn has been sending out runners.
#3 COPACABANA (9-2): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 13 – 5 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #13 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 13,5,7

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #13,5,7 with #8 with #1,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#8 SWEET DREAM LADY (3-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Solid breeding for this spot. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#2 POM POM (5-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
#6 NASTI Z (4-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Joseph.
#4 LADY LULLABY (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 1-1

Exacta: 8/ 2,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $23.5k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#1 SOUND OF THE BEAST (8-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
#7 LOU THE BODY (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
#6 GALLANT KNIGHT (9-5): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#3 NEURAL NETWORK (15-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 1,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

#5 SAINT CLOUD (15-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.
#8 LAST RUN (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#1 LOUD APPLAUSE (8-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
#2 KANTHAROS JR (30-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta: 5/ 8,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

#3 MISS CANDY GIRL (10-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
#11 CHISPUDA (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
#1 UNI MERLA (5-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
#2 MUSICAL POWER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Exacta: 3/ 11,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

#9 HIGH SOUTH (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late.
#5 JALILA (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#7 NORTH END LADY (20-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Vasquez and Tagg. Previous success in similar race types.
#1 WIND FLOWER (12-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #9 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 9,5,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#3 TO THE EASTSIDE (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 87 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#7 ZYDECEAUX (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
#6 JIMMIES BIG DAY (7-5): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Could wear these ones down late.
#2 PROUD AMERICAN (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 3,7,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#7 AUTOBAHN (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Races competitive with the top contenders.
#5 FANCY GENTLEMAN (7-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#4 OVERVIEW (6-1): Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot. Previous success in similar race types.
#6 OVECHKIN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 7,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#9 PRETTY LAVISH (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
#11 MAGGIE GO (9-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Running well of late.
#10 LA CANTERA (6-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Speed figs match up nicely.
#7 MYSTIC SEA (15-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 9 – 11 – 10 – 7

The Plays

Win: #9 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 9,11,10

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#6 DAMON'S MOUND (7-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Alvarado and Mott.
#5 WOUND UP (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
#8 CON COMPANIA (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
#7 ROLANDO (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 8 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 8-5

Exacta: 6/ 5,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

#11 DON'T TELL TAMMO (10-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#5 LOIS LEN (6-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Gaffalione and Drexler team up on this one.
#10 ONE OF ONE (5-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
#1 COMPASS RISES (6-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 10 – 1

The Plays

Win: #11 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 11,5,10

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#12 AMENDED DREAMER (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#8 CELEBRITY WARRIOR (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
#3 DREAMING OF JOY (5-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Castellano and Cox. Previous success in similar race types.
#10 ALPENGLOW (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 12 – 8 – 3 – 10

The Plays

Win: #12 at 4-1

Exacta: 12/ 8,3

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