Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Gulfstream Park – Racing News and Analysis for August 23, 2026


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Gulfstream Park — August 23, 2026 — Quick Reference Card

Partly cloudy, upper 80s to low 90s, with afternoon storms possible from 2–5 PM. Main track listed fast, turf firm at post time, but all turf races (2, 4, 7, 9) are at risk of being moved to dirt. Monitor weather throughout the card and adjust accordingly.

Speed-favoring bias on the main track, particularly in sprints. Posts 5–7 hold a slight edge in turf sprints; post position is forgiving in the long turf route in Race 9.

Race 1 — 1M Dirt Claimer $10,000

Wine Candy (7) is the top selection as morning line favorite from a barn running two horses, making her the stable's preferred runner. Cuddle The Kitten (1) and Surfer's Joy (3) are the logical exacta connectors. Longshot: Willing One (4) at 6-1.

Race 2 — 7F Turf MSW

Six Seven Brew (5) is the top pick from a favorable post with a co-favorite assignment. Tilou (7) is the natural exacta partner, with Fight And Pray (6) as the best trifecta alternative at 5-1 from a top barn. Lee's Onthe Loose (3) at 4-1 is the most credible price horse in the field.

Race 3 — 1 1/16M Dirt Claimer $20,000 F&M

Bad Gal Party (3) is the top selection in a contested co-favorite matchup. Denver's Alley (5) is the natural partner, and Boot's On The Moon (1) at 4-1 is the best closer to target if the co-favorites duel early. Box all three in exactas.

Race 4 — 7F Turf Claimer $30,000 F&M

Uncaptured Dove (7) is the top pick from a barn in strong form, with Hope Town Girl (4) at 4-1 as the most attractive secondary choice from an ideal post. Zolene (6) rounds out the trifecta. Longshot: Breezey Z (1) at 8-1 from a turf-capable barn with a top rider.

Race 5 — 1 1/16M Dirt Maiden Claimer $12,500 F&M

Dilly Dally (8) leads a chaotic full-field maiden claimer. Jadacaquiva (6) and Bodacious Queen (7) are the best secondary choices. Focus on trifecta and superfecta boxes — Decisive Maiara (3) at 8-1 with Vasquez is the top longshot inclusion.

Race 6 — 1M Dirt Optional Claimer $25,000 F&M

Sweetcity (2) from the Saffie Joseph Jr. barn is the clear top selection at even money and the recommended single in multi-race wagers. Golden Valley (1) is the main threat from the front. Dominant Diva (3) at 6-1, also from the Joseph barn, is a legitimate trifecta play and exacta saver.

Race 7 — 7F Turf Optional Claimer $75,000 F&M

Catalonia (4) is the top pick from an ideal post with the meet's leading rider. Corbet's Crush (6) is the natural exacta partner. Adios Tootsie (5) at 4-1 is the best value play, and the double Barboza entry of Ignis Cor (1) and Modern Beauty (3) at 6-1 each offers trifecta upside. If the turf is taken off, Adios Tootsie (5) is the first horse to consider on dirt.

Race 8 — 9F Dirt Claimer $30,000

Ez Orb Not (1) is the morning line favorite and the horse to beat from the rail with a top rider. Roger That Dana (4) and Redhotnotbothered (6) at 5-1 are the best exacta and trifecta alternatives. El Orejon (5) at 4-1 from a veteran barn is a credible fourth wheel in exotic structures.

Race 9 — 1 3/16M Turf Maiden Claimer $25,000

Sir Guinness (8) is the top pick as morning line favorite with the day's leading rider. Apache One Six (3) and Vol Du Condor (5) are the strongest secondary choices. Best value play of the card: Three Cheers (4) at 10-1 from the Catanese barn with Vasquez — include in win, trifecta, and Pick 3 (Races 7–8–9).

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