Gulfstream Park Picks: Multi-Stakes Saturday Card (4/25/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the FHBPA Sprint Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Picks: Multi-Stakes Saturday Card (4/25/2026)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $68k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #4 APORIA (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
- #9 BELLE OF GEORGIA (10-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #1 PAN PAN (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #11 QUALITY STREET (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 4 – 9 – 1 – 11
The Plays
Win: #4 at 9-2
Exacta: 4/ 9,1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:25 PM ET; Claiming $26.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
- #1 LODATO (9-2): Top pick. Reyes and Hurtak team up on this one. Barn has been solid.
- #2 FIRST NAVY JACK (8-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #5 MESSAGEFROMTHEKING (4-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #9 NANO MAN (5-2): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 9
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 1,5,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $31k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 TERRIMENDOUS (7-2): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #7 STREET SUE (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #1 MISKITA (12-1): Fringe Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
- #2 HIT MUSIC (30-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 2
The Plays
Win: #3 at 4-1
Exacta: 3/ 7,1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:29 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 MAITRE D (7-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #4 HOLLYWOOD MAYHEM (4-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 SCHNITTKER (5-2): Major Player. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #3 INCHON (3-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Leon puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 5,4,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:58 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #11 DISCREET DANCER (9-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #10 VINTAGE VINO (8-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
- #4 SARATOGA FLASH (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #9 QUIZLER (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 11 – 10 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #11 at 5-1
Exacta: 11/ 10,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:31 PM ET; FHBPA Fillies and Mares Sprint Stakes $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 MYSTIC LAKE (7-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 NIC'S STYLE (6-5): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Speed figures match this group well.
- #2 POIEMA (15-1): Fringe Contender. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 HAPPY RIDE (8-1): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 8-5
Exacta: 3/ 5,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; FHBPA Sophomore Sprint Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 ROCKIES BALBOA (9-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #2 DICIASSETTE (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #7 MAYKOMOTION (9-5): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #1 SWEEPING SHADOW (12-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Camacho and Lewis. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 9 – 2 – 7 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 9,2,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:36 PM ET; FHBPA Turf Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 PRIVATE THOUGHTS (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 TANK (3-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #6 ADIOS COLE (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #3 BRAWN (20-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2,5,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:07 PM ET; FHBPA Sophomore Fillies Sprint Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #5 MYTHICAL (4-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 TESSELLATE (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 LA CHISMOSA (15-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #6 UNFAITHFUL ROSE (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5/ 7,6
Pick 3 (races 9-11): #5 with #8,6 with #9,8,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:38 PM ET; FHBPA Sprint Stakes $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 DAMON'S MOUND (7-5): Top pick. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one. Strong early pace figs.
- #6 FLOOD ZONE (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Top connections on the circuit with Zayas and Cox.
- #3 HURRICANE NELSON (5-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Camacho puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 CLASSIC OF COURSE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Ocasio and Biancone team up on this one.
Selections: 8 – 6 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #8 at 8-5
Exacta: 8/ 6,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:09 PM ET; FHBPA Fillies and Mares Turf Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 SOUPER ZONDA (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 DREAMING OF ABBA (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #3 CHARLIE'S WISH (12-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 ASHIMA (9-2): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 8 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 2-1
Exacta: 9/ 8,1
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