Gulfstream Park Picks: Sunshine Classic Stakes (01/10/2026)

Published: Sat Jan 10, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Sunshine Classic Stakes (01/10/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

#11 VELVET RAGE (5-2): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Looks good based on the 69 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#4 HOT COCOA (6-1): Major Player. Maragh and Lightner team up on this one. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#3 I LOVE INES (12-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
#6 MIAMI STYLE (5-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 11 – 4 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #11 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 11 / 4 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Claiming $31k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

#9 JURISPRUDENCE (9-5): Top pick. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#5 ETON (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
#8 NANO MAN (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#7 CHANGE AT JAMAICA (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 8 – 7

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 9 / 5 / 8

Pick 3 (races 2-4): 9,5,8 with #5 with #8,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#5 SHE'S A GAMER (6-5): Best bet of the card. Favorable class relief in this spot. Strong early pace figs. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#1 SUNNA (5-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
#4 ALONGCOMESAWOMAN (7-2): Underneath. Should sit a good trip. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#6 BOOMBOX BETTY (9-2): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5 / 1,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#8 NANOSECOND (5-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#1 DIAMOND KNIFE (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
#4 MUNICIPAL (4-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
#2 AL ARQRAAH (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8 / 1,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

#6 MESSAGE OF HOPE (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#7 TRY TO MAKE CENTS (2-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
#5 IL ALCHEMYSTA (4-1): Major Player. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field. Could wear these ones down late.
#3 POWER FROM ABOVE (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 7 / 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:50 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $42k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

#4 RISK MANAGER (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick.
#9 NANTASKET BEACH (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.
#3 JAYHAWK (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
#7 ST. ARMANDS KEY (5-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 4 / 9 / 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

#7 BLAZING BUCCHERO (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
#3 MOON LANDING (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#2 SURF'S UP (8-5): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and David. May be able find the right setup.
#5 CATCH A TIGER (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-1

Exacta: 7 / 3,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#1 RAMAJAY (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#5 SARTORIAL (5-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#9 PAX MUNDI (7-2): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and D'Angelo.
#3 THUNDEROUSLY (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 9 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 1 / 5 / 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#5 BREEZERO (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#4 GREENFIELD COUGAR (4-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#6 LE AMAZONIA (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potential to kick home late.
#7 MZ BIG BUCKS (9-2): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Dutrow.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 4 / 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Sunshine Classic Stakes $75k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#4 LURE HIM IN (8-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#6 NEOEQUOS (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
#5 LIGHTNING TONES (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Morelos and Castro team up on this one.
#2 HADES (9-2): Major Player. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 9-5

Exacta Box: 4 / 6 / 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf Stakes $75k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#11 GREAT VENEZUELA (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
#7 ASHIMA (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Castellano and Santoro team up on this one.
#6 SPIRITED BOSS (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
#9 RUGELACH (6-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 7 – 6 – 9

The Plays

Win: #11 at 3-1

Exacta: 11 / 7,6

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