Gulfstream Park Picks: New Year’s Day Cash Run Stakes (01/01/2026)

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Gulfstream Park Picks: New Year's Day Cash Run Stakes (01/01/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 ETERNAL MANDATE (4-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 76 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 STRIKING FINALE (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #13 AFFIRMING (8-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late.
• #4 VANISH (3-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 11 – 1 – 13 – 4

The Plays

Win: #11 at 9-2

Exacta: 11 / 1,13,4

Pick 3 (1-3): #11 with #7 with #1,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #7 HAPPY RIDE (7-2): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 MISPRINT (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #5 CHLOE'S TOY (9-2): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #4 ROCKETS SISTER (5-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 7 / 3 / 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 HE'S A DAREDEVIL (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #4 GUYS TRIP (9-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #3 WHAT IT TIZ (5-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able find the right setup.
• #2 STOP BEING GREEDY (2-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Maragh puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 9-2

Exacta: 1 / 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 OPERATION TORCH (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #5 SHRUG (2-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 SOUPER ATTENTIVE (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Velazquez and Casse team up on this one.
• #3 BACK IN THE SADDLE (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-2

Exacta: 8 / 5,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $42k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 CRUZIN MAN (9-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
• #1 FULANITO (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 EL APAGON (9-5): Major Player. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field. Morelos and Barboza team up on this one.
• #6 LOUIE THE SUN KING (5-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 1 / 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 NIC'S BRO (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #6 SHAPE NOTE (9-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
• #3 FAST FIXER (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Gutierrez and Cazares team up on this one.
• #4 HIGH LIMIT ROOM (2-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 7 / 6 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Starter Allowance $40k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 DREAM DANCER (10-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid.
• #6 TWO BEERS BY TEN (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 DOUBLE NEAT (2-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 JUST FOR LUCK (5-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 8 / 6 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; Cash Run Stakes $175k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 SECANE (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
• #5 NYCON (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 JETTY'S HOME (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #2 HAUTE DIVA (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 9-5

Exacta Box: 7 / 5 / 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 FOR FLYING (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #1 DESIGN (12-1): Major Player. Gaffalione and Drexler team up on this one. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 CHARLIE'S WISH (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Bravo and Fawkes team up on this one.
• #7 MAMA BELLA (4-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and D'Angelo. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 1 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:48 PM ET; Dania Beach Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #8 ALPYLAND (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #10 TRUMAN'S COMMANDER (12-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Can run with these.
• #7 GLORIOUS BOY (7-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Has experience at this level.
• #6 EASY WIND (5-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-1

Exacta Box: 8 / 10 / 7

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