Gulfstream Park Picks: Saturday Holy Bull Derby Prep (01/31/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Holy Bull Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Picks: Saturday Holy Bull Derby Prep (01/31/2026)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:15 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #10 ETERNAL MANDATE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 76 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #4 MIS BRUNELLAS (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #9 NIECEY (12-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. The 77 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #6 RESORT (4-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Bloodlines fit this race.
Selections: 10 – 4 – 9 – 6
The Plays
Win: #10 at 7-1
Exacta Box: 10 / 4 / 9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 MESSAGE OF HOPE (5-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #1 MR. COLOSSAL (8-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #7 CAPTCHA (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 CHANGE AT JAMAICA (3-1): Contender. Competitive numbers early and late. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 4 / 1 / 7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 NOBLE J (3-1): Top pick. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.
- #2 AWESOME BEAST (2-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #5 VOLATILED (5-2): Major Player. The 90 speed rating is among the best in the field. Likely in the mix early.
- #4 ROAR READY (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 7-2
Exacta Box: 1 / 2 / 5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:45 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $50k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 WALL STREET (5-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #9 PIKE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #7 SIMO AT THE BIG A (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely in the mix early. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #2 MAYKOMOTION (9-2): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 7 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 3-1
Exacta: 8 / 9,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:15 PM ET; Kitten's Joy Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 THOUSANDSTICKS (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #2 ALPYLAND (9-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 TURF STAR (5-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #4 GLORIOUS BOY (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 5 / 2 / 6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #2 HIGH LIMIT ROOM (2-1): Top pick. Gaffalione and Joseph team up on this one. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #4 IF NOT FOR LUCK (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #8 READIER (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #5 NERO TULIP (4-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 8 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2 / 4 / 8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 DIRAND (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #9 WHITE PALOMINO (8-1): Major Player. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #7 JUNCTION ROAD (15-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Saez and Crichton.
- #2 GUN BARREL CITY (6-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 9 – 7 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta: 4 / 9,7
Pick 3 (races 7-9): #4,9 with #6 with #8,3,11
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:45 PM ET; Swale Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #6 SOLITUDE DUDE (6-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 DICIASSETTE (4-1): Contender. Can run with these. Alvarado and Biancone team up on this one.
- #4 HAMMOND (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #1 CLASS PRESIDENT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #6 at 6-5
Exacta: 6 / 5,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #8 THEMANUPFRONT (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 EVER DANGEROUS (12-1): Major Player. Velazquez and Drexler team up on this one. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #11 SIGAN VIENDO (8-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 MARY'S LAD (4-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 8 – 3 – 11 – 4
The Plays
Win: #8 at 9-1
Exacta Box: 8 / 3 / 11
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:45 PM ET; Forward Gal Stakes $175k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 MYTHICAL (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 ON TIME GIRL (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 TESSELLATE (6-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Could wear these ones down late.
- #5 SNEAKY GOOD (8-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta: 4 / 6,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:15 PM ET; Sweetest Chant Stakes presented by Daily Racing Form $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #8 SISTER TROIENNE (2-1): Top pick. Gutierrez puts this one in with a chance. Solid closing kick.
- #6 STORM'S WAKE (8-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #11 SPIRIT DOLL (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #2 SURPRISE ENDING (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 6 – 11 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8 / 6,11
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Holy Bull Stakes $275k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 CANNONEER (2-1): Top pick. Odds suggest this one is ready to fire on debut. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #7 NEARLY (9-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Likely to get forward position.
- #1 INCREDIBOLT (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 GLOBAL AVIATOR (5-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Bravo and Crichton team up on this one.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 5 / 7 / 1
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