Free Picks For Gulfstream Park - 7/16/21

Race 1 at Gulfstream Park on Friday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 5 Dear Mama Mia is the sister of Foolish Heart was third while debuting last month and is this race’s only participant with experience. 6 Stone Beauty debuts at this venue today, workouts have shown promise leading up to today’s outing and cannot be overlooked. 8 Devilette is the half-sister of Fiesta In Vegas, workouts have been strong this week and merits serious consideration. 5 Dear Mama Mia to win, Exacta 5-8

Race 2 on Friday at Gulfstream Park is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 1 Alexandra Am I has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in June and against this class must be given consideration. 2 Rosa Start has a victory at six furlongs, was 2nd when last seen in June and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Morning Colors has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in June but faces an easier assignment today. 3 Morning Colors to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 3 at Gulfstream Park on Friday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $21,000 and field of 8. 1 Kizzy has not placed in any of 3 starts, was sixth when last out in December of 2019 and cannot be overlooked after such a long lay off. 2 Sweet Penelope has placed in one of five outings, was sixth when last seen in June but a drop in distance should help today. 3 High Glory is the sister of High Roller, was third last time out in June, puts on blinkers for just the first time and on these terms is hard to deny today. 3 High Glory to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 on Friday at Gulfstream Park is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 8. 1 Ventriloquist is the half-sister of Stormy Pacific debuts from this venue today and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Bettabe Swift has placed in the two of three outings, was third when last seen in June and has shown improvement each time out. 7 Bonny Bell is the half-sister of Caribou Club, was fifth while debuting in March, leaves from an in-form stable and merits serious consideration. 7 Bonny Bell to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 5 at Gulfstream Park on Friday is a six-furlong starter optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and field of 6. 1 Dark Timber was a winner when last out in March, debuts with a new stable today, and jockey booking is a big plus. 3 ThinkAboutIt has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 6 Magic Eclipse was a winner last time out in June, makes a drop-in grade today and on these terms plays a prominent role. 3 ThinkAboutIt to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 6 on Friday at Gulfstream Park is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 12. 5 Zen is the sister of Farhan, debuts from this venue today and jockey selection is a plus. 6 Freccia D’Argento is the sister of Panarea, was 3rd when last seen in June, and debuts on turf today. 9 Saturday Nite Girl is the half-sister of Overwhelming, had a $650,000 price tag, has shown excellent speed in workouts and on connections is the one to beat. 9 Saturday Nite Girl to win, Exacta 9-6

Race 7 at Gulfstream Park on Friday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 in a field of 8. 1 Gemo has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in June and cannot be overlooked by the others. 2 Ain’t Wasting Time has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last seen in June and among this group is the leading contender. 6 Omega Moon has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in June and a drop in distance makes a big difference today. 2 Ain’t Wasting Time to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 8 on Friday at Gulfstream Park is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $51,000 and field of 8. 2 Pacific Princess has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was second when last out in June and on consistency merits consideration. 3 Nationalist has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June but faces a slightly more difficult outing today. 6 Jost Sayin has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in June but a drop in grade will likely make a difference today. 6 Jost Saying to win, Exacta 6-2

The ninth and final race at Gulfstream Park on Friday is a 7 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,000 and field of 14. 7 Dream Of Anfield has placed in two of 8 starts, was second when last out in June and looks to go one better today. 13 Sette Stelle has placed in 2 of 11 outings, was second when last seen in May and plays an important part today. 14 Sweeney’s Cat has placed four times in nine starts, was third last time out in May but faces an easier task today and on these terms is the one to beat. 14 Sweeney’s Cat to win, Exacta 14-7

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