Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 3 Hurricane Bertie (03/07/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Mar 07, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 3 Hurricane Bertie (03/07/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Grade 3 Hurricane Bertie (03/07/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

  • #2 RULES AND REGS (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Races competitive with the top contenders.
  • #4 DANCE CLASS (15-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 TRUST ACCOUNT (2-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #13 PAN PAN (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 13

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 2,4,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:19 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 MAGIC RED (9-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Joseph.
  • #8 JIMBO BAILEY (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #4 DOMINICAN PIRATE (20-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Perez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #6 OLD MARSH (15-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7/ 8,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 NEOM CITY (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
  • #3 HUMOR ME BROTHER (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #2 VUELA PALOMA (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Top connections on the circuit with Zayas and Barboza.
  • #1 WHATINTHELITERAL (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 5,3,2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #4 CHIVADO (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #2 BE WISER BOB (2-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 ONE BID (12-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #5 DAVID'S KITTEN (3-1): Contender. Competitive numbers early and late. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta: 4/ 2,6,5

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

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:49 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $42k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #2 XY SPEED (6-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Gutierrez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #6 SPEED FIGURES (9-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #8 NIAGARA SKYLINE (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #11 POULIN IN O T (20-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Husbands and Owens. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 8 – 11

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 2,6,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:19 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #3 OUTTA MONEY (9-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 82 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 SECRET BAGENT MAN (6-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Morelos and Plesa. Productive recent form.
  • #4 LAS OLAS (3-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 INTERNAL CAPITAL (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Zayas puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3/ 1,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Silks Run Stakes $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #3 LITIGATION (6-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #1 REZASROLEX (8-5): Major Player. Zayas puts this one in with a chance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #4 COPPOLA (6-1): Major Player. The 95 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #7 EAMONN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gonzalez and Orseno team up on this one.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta: 3/ 1,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 MISPRINT (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
  • #8 OMO TEN GIRL (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #1 BREEZEY BELLA (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 CHLOE'S TOY (5-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Egan and Hurtak team up on this one.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 7,8,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 CHARLIE'S WISH (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #2 MISS MARY NELL (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 FANTASTIC FLAME (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Consistent presence throughout the race.
  • #1 FANTASY PERFORMER (10-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 7,2,4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:23 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #14 PURE ELOQUENCE (20-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #8 TIDEOFTIME (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Running well of late.
  • #9 KENTUCKY BELLE (6-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #13 DANDONA (6-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 14 – 8 – 9 – 13

The Plays

Win: #14 at 5-1

Exacta: 14/ 8,9,13

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:52 PM ET; Hurricane Bertie Stakes $175k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #5 R DISASTER (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 102 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #4 STERLING SILVER (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #9 ROSWELL (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
  • #2 TALIESIN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta: 5/ 4,9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:21 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #1 OFFLEE NAUGHTY (3-1): Prime Win Player. Could be ready for a top effort.
  • #7 CONCORD GREEN (7-2): Contender. This one debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Good race flow for this runner.
  • #10 JUST FOR LUCK (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
  • #9 OPERATION OVERLORD (6-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 10 – 9

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta: 1/ 7,10

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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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