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Gulfstream Park — Pick Pony Condensed Report: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Fast main track, good-to-firm turf, slight speed bias on dirt, inside posts advantageous on turf. Kentucky Derby Weekend, nine-race card, 12:50 PM ET first post.

Race 1

Tie It With A Bow (8) is the deserving favorite in a thin maiden claimer and gets the top spot. Hope Town Girl (5) and Fantasy World (1) are the logical underneath horses, with the rail a plus for Fantasy World (1) in the two-turn route.

Race 2

Pike (6) is the top selection in this turf sprint maiden over co-favorite Melody Man (2), with Baby Bandito (1) holding the best inside post. Just Moises (7) is the longshot of interest as the same barn's second entry at a better price.

Race 3

Evanora (5) gets a slim edge over co-favorite Golden Valley (4) based on jockey edge. Five Eyes Onmichel (1) from the rail with a dangerous pilot is the secondary play, and Foxy Lady (6) is worth including in exotics at 6-1.

Race 4

Sister Slew (1) is the top choice in the Biancone double, with the rail post on a turf route the decisive advantage. Decisive Maiara (5) is the main outside threat, and Shes Blue N Orange (4) provides barn-hedge value at 4-1 as the second Biancone entry.

Race 5

Hillbilly Bob (5) edges co-favorite Swamp Fox (2) as the top selection. Complexed (1) at 6-1 is the card's best value play — Casse from the rail in a route with Leon if the pace duel unfolds in front of him.

Race 6

Americanexpression (5) is preferred over rail co-favorite Chestnut (1) for her more tractable closing style in a contested turf sprint. She Inspires (3) at 4-1 is the second-best value play on the card, ideally positioned to swoop if the two favorites burn each other out.

Race 7

Final Payment (5) is a confident top selection despite the unattractive even-money price — the market is sending a clear signal in a six-horse field. Big Timer (1) from the rail is the main threat, with I'm Tuff Enough (4) as the logical show alternative.

Race 8

Treasured Times (5) gets a slight edge over co-favorite Tap This Way (1) on trainer maiden graduation rate. Bon Vivant (6) at 5-1 is the primary value underneath, and Sliceaway (7) at 8-1 is the recommended longshot win flier.

Race 9

Governor Sam (1) is the best straight win bet on the card — rail post, top turf barn, confident market support in a full-field handicap. Souper Quest (2) from Post 2 is the most logical second choice, with Coppola (4) at 5-1 offering the best price among legitimate contenders. Sosua Summer (6) at 8-1 rounds out the exotic coverage.

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