Gulfstream Park Picks: Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes (05/09/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat May 09, 2026, 10:00 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes (05/09/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes (05/09/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $28.5k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

 

  • #5 FIGHTING THE WARS (4-1): Best Bet of the Card. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 ROAD MISCHIEF (6-1): Contender. Balanced pace figures. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #2 STARSHIP JAY (5-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #8 KY'S LAW (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 1-1

Exacta: 5 / 1,8

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #5 with #6,2 with #6,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:22 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $71k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 SOD SIREN (9-5): Top Pick. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 GREENFIELD COUGAR (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #5 TREE C'S KAI (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Top connections on the circuit with Camacho and Puckett.
  • #1 TIFFANY GOLD (8-5): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Gonzalez and Barboza team up on this one.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta Box: 6,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $31k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 VEKOMA VELOCITY (5-2): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Solid breeding for this spot.
  • #3 MORE THAN CUTE (10-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #5 FINDING CANDY (2-1): Fringe Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #2 BEAU BLACK (9-2): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6 / 3,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:26 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 LONDON (3-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #5 LUCKY WIN COCO (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #8 DIVINE SECRETS (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #1 KNOWS EVERYTHING (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 8 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2 / 5,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:58 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #5 JUST A PHILLY (4-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #3 ST. OLAF ROSE (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #6 GIRVIN STAR (12-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Torrealba puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 JOKES UP (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 6,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #4 BRAUMS RUN (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Camacho and Casse team up on this one.
  • #7 AUTOMATIC PRESS (12-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #8 SKARA BRAE (8-5): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #9 IOLANA (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Meneses puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4 / 7,9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; Claiming $26.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

  • #5 POCKET PAIR (2-1): Top Pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #10 IT'S JUST A GAME (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #11 VINO FOR THE QUEEN (9-2): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race.
  • #6 FURYS CHARM (8-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 11 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 10,11,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:34 PM ET; Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #7 POT'S RIGHT (2-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #9 BOOTS (9-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Comes home strong.
  • #4 LIBERTY RINGS (10-1): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #1 JOKER'S CHIC (6-1): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-5

Exacta: 7 / 4,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:05 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 CORTA FUEGO (9-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #7 SPACE LAUNCH (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
  • #4 HONESTO (8-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #5 LIGHT FURY (7-5): Major Player. Gonzalez and Fawkes team up on this one. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Trifecta: 3 / 7,4 / 7,4,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $68k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #6 DREAMING OF JOY (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #7 ON MY TIME (10-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #9 LITTLE GEORGIE (9-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
  • #3 ELENIQUE (7-2): Major Player. Saez puts this one in with a chance. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 9 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Trifecta: 6 / 7,9 / 3,7,9

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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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