Gulfstream Park Picks: Saturday Royal Delta Stakes (2/14/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Royal Delta Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis
Gulfstream Park Picks: Saturday Royal Delta Stakes (2/14/2026)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 5 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 DELIGHTFUL DARLING (3-1): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.
- #9 FLEETING MOON (6-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #3 I LOVE GIRAFFES (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Davis and Summers team up on this one.
- #8 IGNIS COR (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 9 – 3 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 7-2
Exacta: 4/ 9,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 RIVER OF TIME (8-5): Top pick. Torres puts this one in with a chance. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #3 MAKTUB (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Panici puts this one in with a chance.
- #4 INTERNAL CAPITAL (6-1): Contender. Ruiz and Sano team up on this one. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #2 TITAN (30-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 9-5
Exacta: 5/ 3,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 ETENDRE (3-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #6 BROTHER BRAD (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #2 SPEED CONTROL (10-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 PET MAT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 7-2
Exacta: 5/ 6,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $50k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 ELENIQUE (9-5): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 CALYPSO MOON (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Morelos puts this one in with a chance.
- #4 BODACIOUS QUEEN (15-1): Underneath. Bravo and Moubarak team up on this one.
- #6 JUSTICE PREVAILS (6-1): Underneath. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Top connections on the circuit with Gutierrez and Lynch.
Selections: 8 – 3 – 4 – 6
The Plays
Win: #8 at 2-1
Exacta: 8/ 3,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Claiming $33k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
- #6 SILICIUM (7-2): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #2 VELVET RAGE (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #4 ZOLENE (4-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #1 MAGIC COLORS (8-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Castellano and Dibona team up on this one.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #6 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 6,2,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:50 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #11 CHIVADO (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 74 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #4 DAVID'S KITTEN (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Balanced pace figures.
- #10 ONE BID (8-1): Fringe Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race.
- #8 SUPREME HONOR (6-1): Underneath. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 11 – 4 – 10 – 8
The Plays
Win: #11 at 4-1
Exacta: 11/ 4,10
Pick 3 (races 6-8): #11,4 with #6,3 with #3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 GRANDE (2-1): Top pick. Maragh puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 BACK EM UP (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 FREEDOM ROAD (15-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #8 PRAETOR (3-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 4 – 8
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 6,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $84k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 BESSAMAY (9-5): Best bet of the card. Top connections on the circuit with Castellano and Lynch. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 INSPEIGHTOFCHARLIE (20-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 EXECUTIVE (9-2): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 WAR LEGEND (10-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 9
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3/ 7,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 CHLOE'S TOY (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #8 BREEZEY BELLA (12-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #4 OMO TEN GIRL (10-1): Major Player. The 90 speed rating is among the best in the field. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #5 WIGGLE AN' WINE (6-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 4 – 5
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Exacta: 1/ 8,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $87k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 VIXEN (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
- #2 HANG THE MOON (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #3 SPINNING COLORS (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to kick home late.
- #6 MODAROSA (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,2,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Royal Delta Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 CLARET BERET (8-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 DAZZLING MOVE (12-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #4 SHRED THE GNAR (6-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Top connections on the circuit with Gutierrez and Lynch.
- #1 ALPINE PRINCESS (5-2): Major Player. Lanerie and Cox team up on this one. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 8 – 5 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 8,5,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 RELAMPAGO VERDE (2-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Barn has been solid.
- #3 KING D'ORO (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #4 HAMILTON'S WAY (9-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Gutierrez and Tomlinson.
- #9 BAKERS STREET (20-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 5,3,4
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