Gulfstream Park Picks: Smile Sprint Stakes (7/4/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Jul 04, 2026, 8:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Smile Sprint Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Picks: Smile Sprint Stakes (7/4/2026)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $31k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 SECRET POWER (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Solid breeding for this spot. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #3 MOSAI (7-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
- #2 NUMINOUS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 BE WISER BOB (9-5): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Trifecta: 1 / 3,2 / 3,2,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:55 PM ET; Claiming $25.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 CROSS HASTE (9-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
- #3 ETENDRE (5-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Herrera and Hurtak.
- #2 ACE VENTURA (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #5 HOLY STICK (9-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #1 at 7-5
Exacta: 1 / 3,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:30 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $28.5k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #4 TITANS EDGE (9-2): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 EMINENT POWER (10-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #1 IRON (8-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 FREEDOM STREET (10-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 7-2
Pick 3 (Races 3-5): #4,5 with #5 with #4,10
Exacta: 4 / 5,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $42k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 ONE SWEET GIRL (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Looks good based on the 87 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Solid closing kick. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 ROGUE RUNNER (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Morelos and Jackson team up on this one.
- #1 BERT'S KNOTY GIRL (4-1): Contender. Bravo and Engler team up on this one. Has experience at this level.
- #3 STRIKING FINALE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5 / 2,1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Claiming $27.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 FROSTED PUNK (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #10 JACKPOT CREE (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 SWAMP FOX (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 ESPERANZITO (9-2): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 4 – 10 – 2 – 9
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta: 4 / 10,2,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:12 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 JUANJUANJUAN (3-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 AUTOMATIC PRESS (4-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #7 CILLIAN (8-1): Fringe Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 RIYADH WAY (6-1): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 7 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6 / 8,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:44 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 WORLD TRAVELER (2-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #7 AMELIA (4-1): Major Player. Thomas and Dakin team up on this one. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 ANSWER THE CALL (3-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Top connections on the circuit with Reyes and Lopez.
- #5 FULLY ENTITLED (7-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 7-5
Exacta: 6 / 7,1,5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:15 PM ET; Claiming $27.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 TRILL (9-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #5 LA CYBER (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 MISCHIEF MOTION (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #3 PRETTY GEISHA (3-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 7-2
Exacta: 1 / 5,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:47 PM ET; Soldier's Dancer Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 GRAN ORIENTE (2-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 LAYABOUT (9-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 MISSED THE CUT (6-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Morelos and Dibona team up on this one.
- #2 TANK (8-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 8 – 6 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-5
Exacta Box: 8,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Smile Sprint Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 CLASSIC OF COURSE (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
- #3 ROLANDO (2-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #6 CON COMPANIA (4-1): Major Player. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #8 GUNS LOADED (5-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Joseph.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1 / 6,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 EXTRIMISTA (2-1): Top Pick. Asmussen and Biancone team up on this one. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #7 LONDON (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
- #4 ESCARGOT (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
- #8 TEMPEST MOON (10-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 10 – 7 – 4 – 8
The Plays
Win: #10 at 7-5
Exacta: 10 / 7,4,8
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