Gulfstream Park Tipsheet – Friday, January 3rd, 2025

Looking for a winning edge at Gulfstream Park today? We’ve got you covered with our best picks and expert analysis for the day’s nine races. Let’s dive into the card:

Race 1 – $27,000 Maiden Claiming

Post Time: 12:20 PM
Distance: 5 Furlongs (All Weather Track)

• Win: 🥇 (8) Mega Don (7-2) – Strong contender with I. Ortiz Jr. aboard.
• Place: 🥈 (9) R Money Moves (3-1) – Consistent performer, solid value.
• Show: 🥉 (7) Stable Agent (9-2) – Reliable exotic play.
• Joker: (10) Thunder Cane (8-1) – Could sneak into the mix.
  Exacta Box: 8/9, 9/7, 7/10
  Trifecta Box: 8/9/7, 10/9/7

Race 2 – $23,000 Claiming

Post Time: 12:52 PM
Distance: 5 1/2 Furlongs (All Weather Track)

• Win: 🥇 (7) Lita (8-5) – Heavy favorite and the horse to beat.
• Place: 🥈 (5) Pasajera (4-1) – Steady performer with a shot at an upset.
• Show: 🥉 (1) Ace Up Her Sleeve (3-1) – Solid in the money pick.
  Exacta Box: 7/5, 5/1, 1/4
  Trifecta Box: 7/5/1, 4/5/1

Race 3 – $30,500 Maiden Claiming

Post Time: 1:24 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles (All Weather Track)

• Win: 🥇 (6) Miss Morgan (5-2) – Consistent with I. Ortiz Jr. on board.
• Place: 🥈 (2) Breezethrutime (7-2) – Ready to challenge late.
• Show: 🥉 (7) Take Me to Paris (5-1) – Solid pick for exotics.
  Exacta Box: 6/2, 2/7, 7/1
  Trifecta Box: 6/2/7, 1/2/7

Race 4 – $41,000 Maiden Claiming

Post Time: 1:55 PM
Distance: 5 1/2 Furlongs (All Weather Track)

• Win: 🥇 (6) Eastern Extension (4-1) – Top pick with Ortiz in the irons.
• Place: 🥈 (3) Nando (5-2) – Strong contender with J. M. Rios aboard.
• Show: 🥉 (2) Rocky Chitu (5-1) – Good value for trifecta bets.
  Exacta Box: 6/3, 3/2, 2/7
  Trifecta Box: 6/3/2, 7/3/2

Key Race Highlights:

• Race 5 – Claiming:
  (5) Lucky Curlin (3-1) and (4) Ever Dangerous (9-5) headline this race. Watch for a potential longshot in (7) Battle of Dover (20-1).
• Race 8 – Starter Optional Claiming:
  (4) Tidal Forces (5-2) looks strong, with (1) Bay Street Money (7-2) as a key challenger.
• Race 9 – Claiming:
  (5) Deadpan (8-5) is the top pick, but (1) Swinging Solo (15-1) is a great value play.

💡 Pro Tip: Focus on jockey trends today. Riders like I. Ortiz Jr. and T. Gaffalione are dominating the standings and consistently placing in the money.

Check out the ATSStats Horse Racing Picks for the complete analysis. Good luck at the races! 🏇💸

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