Gulfstream Park Picks: Rampart Stakes (12/26/2025)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Last Update: Fri Dec 26, 2025, 9:05 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Rampart Stakes (12/26/2025)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Rampart Stakes (12/26/2025)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #10 NO PRESSURE (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Castellano puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 SCOPE (7-2): Major Player. Velazquez and Pletcher team up on this one. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
  • #3 HERBSTREIT (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 COACH KAIN (10-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #10 at 9-2

Exacta: 10 / 2,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:49 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #9 LIKELY PERSPECTIVE (9-5): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 76 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #4 MITHRIL (5-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #7 SWEET SASH (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Consistent presence throughout the race.
  • #6 JAYANA (3-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta: 9 / 4,7,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:18 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #3 HE BE HOPPIN (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #5 STEP SLOW (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #4 TROPICAL WATERS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #1 HOLY DANCER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3 / 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:48 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 NOT NOW NICK (2-1): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 73 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Zayas puts this one in with a chance.
  • #7 GRANDE NOVELLA (5-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #5 REBELLUTION (7-2): Underneath. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #4 BRENTWOOD (8-1): Underneath. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1 / 7,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Claiming $23.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 CHAINA (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
  • #3 SHESHIMAINTENANCE (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #2 MIGUEL'S BELLE (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely in the mix early.
  • #6 NOBLE DREAMER (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 1 / 3 / 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #4 THE TOWN (8-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #6 HAWK (4-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #2 JACKPOT CREE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 GUS SWAYZE (5-2): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 8-5

Exacta: 4 / 6,2

Pick 3 (races 6-8): #4 with #2,7 with #8,1,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $59k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 JUDGE DAVIS (7-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
  • #7 ONE STRIPE (7-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 SHERLOCK'S JEWEL (15-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Vasquez and Mcgaughey team up on this one.
  • #5 SEMINOLE CHIEF (4-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 4-1

Exacta: 2 / 7,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

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

  • #8 MULTIVERSE (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #1 MISH (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #3 RAGING FURY (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #9 MR. PEEKS (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 8 / 1 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Rampart Stakes $125k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #7 ONE MAGIC PHILLY (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #6 CLARET BERET (9-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
  • #9 STERLING SILVER (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 DAZZLING MOVE (5-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 9 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 7 / 6 / 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:48 PM ET; Starter Allowance $40k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 MISS ELLARY (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
  • #2 INSOLENTA (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Top connections on the circuit with Castellano and Tomlinson.
  • #8 DITCHED (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #4 LA CANTERA (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Alvarado and David team up on this one.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta: 6 / 2,8

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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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