Start your New Year’s betting with an exciting card at Gulfstream Park! From maiden claimers to high-stakes battles on turf and dirt, today’s lineup is packed with opportunities for big payouts. Here’s the detailed breakdown to get you ahead at the betting window.
Race 1 – $27,000 Maiden Claiming
Post Time: 12:20 PM
Distance: 5 Furlongs (All Weather Track)
- Win: 🥇 (1) Bella Mendy (5-2) – Top choice with I. Ortiz Jr. aboard.
- Place: 🥈 (9) Gran Conquistadora (8-1) – Consistent closer with value odds.
- Show: 🥉 (11) Lily Bird (9-2) – Steady contender to round out exotics.
- Joker: (7) Stubold (8-1) – A sneaky upset pick.
Exacta Box: 1/9, 9/11, 11/7
Trifecta Box: 1/9/11, 7/9/11
Race 2 – $23,000 Claiming
Post Time: 12:49 PM
Distance: 1 Mile (Dirt)
- Win: 🥇 (3) Heathcliff (12-1) – Offers surprising value and potential.
- Place: 🥈 (5) Performante (2-1) – A strong front-runner to consider.
- Show: 🥉 (8) Lomachenko (8-1) – Solid option for the trifecta.
Exacta Box: 3/5, 5/8, 8/6
Trifecta Box: 3/5/8, 6/5/8
Race 3 – $44,000 Maiden Claiming
Post Time: 1:18 PM
Distance: 1 Mile (Turf)
- Win: 🥇 (3) Vespera (9-5) – Dominant turf choice with I. Ortiz Jr. riding.
- Place: 🥈 (4) Better Than Better (9-2) – Looks ready to improve.
- Show: 🥉 (2) Royalewithcheese (15-1) – Longshot value play.
Exacta Box: 3/4, 4/2, 2/6
Trifecta Box: 3/4/2, 6/4/2
Race 4 – $54,000 Allowance
Post Time: 1:49 PM
Distance: 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
- Win: 🥇 (3) Bella Cleopatra (7-5) – The horse to beat in this field.
- Place: 🥈 (5) Just a Philly (7-2) – Consistent performances make her a contender.
- Show: 🥉 (4) Fontana Di Trevi (6-1) – A solid exotic play.
Exacta Box: 3/5, 5/4, 4/1
Trifecta Box: 3/5/4, 1/5/4
Key Races to Watch
- Race 6 – $97,000 Allowance Optional Claiming:
(9) Capture the Lion (8-5) is the clear favorite, but (3) If Not for Luck (5-1) has the potential to cause an upset. - Race 8 – $165,000 Stakes:
(4) Paradise City (9-5) headlines a competitive stakes race, with (6) Andrea (5-2) as a dangerous rival.
🎯 Pro Tip: Take advantage of the high-value longshots in Race 5 and Race 9. These races could provide significant payouts for Exacta and Trifecta players!
For more analysis and picks, visit ATSStats.com. Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor this New Year’s Day! 🏇✨
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