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Race 1 – Maiden Optional Claiming – 5 Furlongs – Turf – $43,000 BOXED TRIFECTA
Win: 5. Cajun Gold (30% confidence)
Place: 4. Night (20% confidence)🥉
Show: 9. Melody Man (10% confidence)🥈
Alternative: 7. Rebel With a Clue (10% confidence)🥇
Cajun Gold emerges as the consensus selection based on expert feedback from multiple handicappers who view the horse’s return to racing and recent placing form as meaningful. The morning line shows Cajun Gold at 5-1, suggesting value exists despite the consensus backing. Multiple analysts note the competitive nature of this early-season maiden event with strong pace likely to develop early. Rebel With A Clue, though backed by one analyst, showed strong form when first-up previously, making it a consideration for exacta combinations.
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards – Dirt – $26,500
Win: 4. Leroy Brown (36% confidence)
Place: 5. Sea God (27% confidence)
Show: 7. Kei (18% confidence)
Alternative: 9. Jimbo Bailey (9% confidence)🥉
Leroy Brown commands strong consensus among analysts, showing persistent form with multiple placings in the current prep at Gulfstream while attempting to break through for a maiden win. Sea God receives moderate backing based on return-to-racing form and recent placing history. The race lacks a dominant favorite on the morning line with Leroy Brown at 7-2, suggesting the field remains competitive. Kei’s inclusion indicates potential from a horse moving to non-metro class.
Race 3 – Claiming – 5 Furlongs – Dirt – $28,000 WIN
Win: 6. Vuela Paloma (38% confidence)🥇
Place: 3. Any Moment (25% confidence)
Show: 4. Sophistry (13% confidence)🥉
Alternative: 1. Meet Me In The Air (13% confidence)
Vuela Paloma stands as the clear consensus choice with backing from multiple analysts noting consistent placing form at Gulfstream despite failing as a favorite previously. Any Moment receives secondary consensus support as a potential upset. The race appears evenly matched at the top with the two favorites showing comparable morning line odds. Vuela Paloma’s consistency at the track provides a solid foundation for wagering. Meet Me In The Air commands respect based on recent winning form and tactical positioning as a potential closer in a speed-favoring race.
Race 4 – Maiden Special Weight – 7 Furlongs – Dirt – $70,000 BOXED EXACTA
Win: 3. Ramajay (33% confidence)🥈
Place: 7. Jackson Hole (33% confidence)🥇
Show: 5. Maykomotion (22% confidence)
Alternative: 4. Municipal (11% confidence)🥉
Ramajay and Jackson Hole receive equal consensus support, creating an intriguing competitive dynamic. Ramajay shows proven form with successful placings and narrow misses in recent attempts, positioning the horse as a logical short-priced choice. Jackson Hole enters with trainer credentials and jockey support indicating readiness for stepping up in class. The race features a strong maiden special weight field with multiple first-timers from top barns, suggesting competitive depth. Maykomotion’s inclusion indicates respect for the horse’s ability to achieve early success from the barn.
Race 5 – Claiming – 1 Mile 110 Yards – Dirt – $24,500
Win: 6. Neural Network (25% confidence)
Place: 4. Triumphant Road (25% confidence)🥉
Show: 9. Pasajera (13% confidence)
Alternative: 5. Will Of A Warrior (13% confidence)
Neural Network and Triumphant Road receive equal backing from analysts, creating uncertainty regarding the likely winner. Neural Network shows impressive recent form before the layoff, suggesting ability to compete at this level. Triumphant Road’s recent performance trailed significantly but the horse returns to non-metro class where previously competitive. The race offers solid value plays given the split consensus and lack of dominant choice on morning line. Will Of A Warrior enters off a win with return engagement at non-metro, deserving respect for class level and recent success.
Race 6 – Starter Optional Claiming – 1 Mile – Turf – $42,000 BOXED TRIFECTA
Win: 3. Nantasket Beach (25% confidence)🥈
Place: 1. Act A Fool (25% confidence)🥇
Show: 2. Live High Live Low (25% confidence)🥉
Alternative: 4. Nate The Great (13% confidence)
Three-way split consensus with Nantasket Beach, Act A Fool, and Live High Live Low each receiving equal support presents a close run expected. This race will likely determine between top picks with tactical racing likely to decide. Act A Fool comes off a recent win at Gulfstream and appears fresh with ideal draw for tactical improvement. Nate The Great provides track specialist value as a seven-time winner at Gulfstream with strong 2025 form line. Live High Live Low returns from a brief layoff with previous Gulfstream success, meriting defensive consideration.
Race 7 – Starter Optional Claiming – 7 Furlongs – Dirt – $40,000 WIN + EXACTA
Win: 5. Back Em Up (38% confidence)🥇
Place: 1. El Principito (25% confidence)
Show: 6. Freedom Road (13% confidence)
Alternative: 4. Big Paradise (13% confidence)🥈
Back Em Up emerges as the clear consensus with strong analyst backing noting the horse’s placement as a favorite at Gulfstream and suitability to the distance increase. El Principito receives secondary consensus support as a competitive four-year-old with recent winning form. Multiple analysts note Back Em Up’s form as a favorite showing two wins in four attempts at that price, suggesting genuine contender status. Freedom Road’s inclusion for place recognizes the horse’s tactical ability and recent near-miss at Churchill Downs. The race shows moderate odds across top choices, suggesting value available throughout the field.
Race 8 – Tropical Park Oaks – 1 Mile 110 Yards – Turf – $125,000 BOXED EXACTA
Win: 3. And One More Time (38% confidence)🥈
Place: 4. Destino D’oro (25% confidence)🥇
Show: 2. Souper Williwaw (13% confidence)
Alternative: 10. Supa Speed (13% confidence)
And One More Time emerges as strong consensus with backing reflecting the horse’s recent consecutive wins and continued winning pattern. The selection shows three-race winning streak with momentum continuing into this stakes competition. Destino D’oro receives solid secondary support despite recent layoff, with form reflecting the horse’s six-week rest and status as a two-for-four favorite who commands respect. Souper Williwaw provides alternative consideration with recent stakes-level success and quest for back-to-back victories. The race features two strong contenders separated by modest morning line variance, suggesting competitive depth. Supa Speed offers trifecta value from fresh off-the-bench runner status.
Race 9 – Maiden Special Weight – 1 Mile – Dirt – $70,000
Win: 1. Little Georgie (33% confidence)
Place: 2. Imperatrice (33% confidence)🥇
Show: 5. Betty’s Pearl (17% confidence)🥈
Alternative: 3. Image Of Grace (17% confidence)
Little Georgie and Imperatrice receive equal consensus support despite starting positions. Little Georgie enters with strong pedigree connections and debut performance suggesting readiness to step up to maiden special weight. Imperatrice shows promising debut form with improvement expected from the initial outing. Betty’s Pearl shows unbeaten record through two starts but disappointed when favored at Churchill Downs, creating uncertainty worth noting. Multiple analysts describe this as a strong maiden special weight field indicating competitive depth. The race lacks a standout favorite at meaningful odds with all top contenders showing reasonable morning line pricing.
Race 10 – Claiming – 1 Mile 110 Yards – Dirt – $27,000 BOXED EXACTA
Win: 7. More Than Glory (43% confidence)🥈
Place: 2. Compass Rises (29% confidence)🥇
Show: 4. Trumpetta (14% confidence)
Alternative: 3. Worldly Beauty (14% confidence)🥉
More Than Glory commands strong consensus in this claiming race. Recent midfield finish provides form questions, but the horse benefits from morning line respect at 9-5, suggesting track oddsmakers view the selection favorably. Compass Rises shows near-miss recent form with solid placing record building in current campaign, meriting secondary consensus support. Trumpetta appears as a consistent performer with multiple placing efforts, suggesting ability to gather in the stretch. The race lacks explosive early speed likely, setting potential for late-running rally from fresh legs. More Than Glory benefits from recent competitive outing despite midfield finish suggesting fitness advantage.
Race 11 – Tropical Park Derby – 1 Mile 110 Yards – Turf – $125,000
Win: 7. Chapman’s Peak (22% confidence)
Place: 3. Tiz Dashing (22% confidence)🥈
Show: 11. Tank (11% confidence)🥉
Alternative: 12. Souper Forces (11% confidence)
Chapman’s Peak and Tiz Dashing split the consensus equally, creating strategic uncertainty in this listed stakes. Chapman’s Peak shows solid recent form with two wins and consistent placings throughout the campaign, building to this assignment. Tiz Dashing enters as Grade 3 winner with the strongest recent credentials among the field, recent victory coming at Aqueduct suggesting form is current. Multiple analysts note Tiz Dashing’s versatility and strong turn of foot positioning the horse for late-running tactics typical of championship-level turfers. Tank and Souper Forces command respect as stakes winners with specialized running styles. Souper Forces shows perfect three-for-three record creating compelling narrative, though limited exposure at this level. The race appears competitive at the top with morning line favoring Chapman’s Peak at 5-2, while Tiz Dashing sits at 7-2.
