Gulfstream Park Picks: Harlan’s Holiday Stakes (12/20/2025)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Dec 20, 2025, 7:00 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Harlan's Holiday Stakes (12/20/2025)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Harlan's Holiday Stakes (12/20/2025)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #7 MERMAID (2-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #3 BONNE SANTE (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #11 CHATELOT (12-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #9 ELENIQUE (3-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 11 – 9

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7/3,11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

  • #6 BINT MISCHIEF (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Gaffalione and Walden.
  • #7 CAMM'S GIRL (20-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #10 EZ AZUL (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #8 MISKITA (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 10 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6/7,10

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

  • #4 FAST FIXER (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #3 IF NOT FOR LUCK (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 BANNEKER (10-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 RETAINED (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4/3,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $56k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 ESCAPADES (3-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Races that could beat these.
  • #5 VIKING SUN (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Stamina to be in the mix late.
  • #4 SIDEARM (5-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 SAM THE SHAM (10-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2/5,4

Pick 3 (races 5-7): #2,5 with #8 with #6,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Janus Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #8 REEF RUNNER (2-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #5 COPPOLA (9-5): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Romans.
  • #6 WHENIGETTOHEAVEN (10-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
  • #7 LITIGATION (4-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 6 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 1-1

Exacta Box: 8,5,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Sugar Swirl Stakes $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 MYSTIC LAKE (8-5): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Gaffalione and Joseph. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #5 NIC'S STYLE (9-5): Major Player. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 MS. BUCCHERO (7-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #7 WIN N YOUR IN (10-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 8-5

Exacta: 6/5,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

  • #13 NO PRESSURE (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #11 BOSS HENRY (9-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #7 HAMUNAPTRA (6-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to kick home late.
  • #9 C J STAR (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 13 – 11 – 7 – 9

The Plays

Win: #13 at 4-1

Exacta: 13/11,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 LYNN'S MILKY WAY (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #2 GRIDLOCK (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #9 MILITIA (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Maragh and Klesaris team up on this one.
  • #4 AIRDRIE HILL (2-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 9 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3/2,9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Suwannee River Stakes $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #2 MOVIN' ON UP (3-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Zayas puts this one in with a chance.
  • #8 PUBLIC DEFENDER (12-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Comes home strong.
  • #1 DO GOODER (20-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #11 SPINNING COLORS (20-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 11

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2/8,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:48 PM ET; Harlan's Holiday Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Looks good based on the 108 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #7 CON COMPANIA (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #1 HOLD MY BOURBON (6-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #4 CLASSIC OF COURSE (10-1): Contender. Alvarado puts this one in with a chance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Trifecta: 2/7,1/1,4,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:18 PM ET; Ft. Lauderdale Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #2 WOLFIE'S DYNAGHOST (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
  • #5 BEACH GOLD (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Alvarado and Biancone team up on this one.
  • #10 DIVIN PROPOS (8-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 CUGINO (5-2): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 10 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Trifecta: 2/5,10/5,6,10

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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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