Get ready for an exciting day of horse racing at Gulfstream Park this Friday, December 15th, 2023. Based on the Raymond Track Report, here's a rundown of the top picks for today's races, offering a mix of favorites, underdogs, and horses with great value.
Race 1 – Claiming, $8,000 Purse, 12:10 PM
Distance: 5 1/2 Furlongs on the All Weather Track
Leading the first race is Peja Du (5) with P Lopez, offering a strong chance at 4-1. Swaggish (6) at 6-1 and Courageous Copper (8) at 8-5 are also contenders, with Warlord Cruzan (3) as the joker. Consider the exacta of 5/6 and trifecta of 5/6/8 for a solid bet.
Race 2 – Allowance Optional Claiming, $71,000 Purse, 12:38 PM
Distance: 5 Furlongs on the Turf
In Race 2, Happy World (6) ridden by R Arrieta stands out at 9-2. Dot (5) at 10-1 and El Terreno (3) at 7-5 are also in the spotlight, with Bedrock Birdie (1) as the joker. A promising exacta play would be 6/5.
Race 3 – Maiden Claiming, $12,500 Purse, 01:07 PM
Distance: 7 Furlongs on the Dirt
Miss Athletic (1) leads the third race with J E Lopez at 3-1. Following closely are Jess's Moment (3) at 2-1 and Kiki (7) at 5-2. Austrian Kitty (5) offers value as the joker. The exacta of 1/3 and trifecta of 1/3/7 are worth considering.
Race 4 – Maiden Claiming, $25,000 Purse, 01:36 PM
Distance: 7 Furlongs on the Dirt
Dollar Liberty (4) with I Ortiz, Jr. is the one to watch at 6-5. Echo Lane (6) and Jigsaw (7) also have strong potential. Runningthenumbers (2) stands out as a longshot joker. The exacta box of 4/6 could be a smart bet.
Race 5 – Starter Optional Claiming, $37,000 Purse, 02:05 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on the Turf
In Race 5, Therapist (5) leads with I Ortiz, Jr. at 7-5. Uno Tiger (4) and Thought (2) are also strong contenders. People Force (3) offers value as a joker. A 5/4 exacta box could be profitable.
Key Betting Tips
- Favorite to Watch: Peja Du (Race 1)
- Underdog with Potential: Warlord Cruzan (Race 1)
- Best Value Bet: Austrian Kitty (Race 3)
- Top Exacta Play: Dollar Liberty and Echo Lane (Race 4)
Remember, while these picks provide guidance based on the Raymond Track Report, the outcome of horse races can be unpredictable. Best of luck to all the bettors and participants at Gulfstream Park!