Free Picks for Gulfstream Park - 9/16/21

Race 1 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 7 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $37,500 and field of 9. 1 Barbara is the half-sister of Izeonpoint, was sixth when last out in August but faces an easier assignment today. 3 Mia Rose is the half-sister of Divine Dutchess, jockey selection is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 9 Straight To Go has placed in one of 5 starts, was third last time out in August and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 9 Straight To Go to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 2 on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $33,500 in field of 7. 1 ClownShoe is the brother of Starr Of Quality, debuts from this venue today and on connections must be considered. 2 He’sSosubtle was ninth when last seen in August, jockey selection is a big plus and must be given consideration following a gelding operation. 4 Vancouver D’Oro is the half-brother of Run Rabbit, was second while debuting last month and against this group is difficult to deny today. 4 Vancouver D’Oro to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 3 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 5 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 9. 1 Earth has four victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was third when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Long Blade has seven victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, was second when last seen in August and on recent success must be taken into consideration. 6 Graceful Kitten has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in early September and plays a prominent role today. 2 Long Blade to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 4 on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $23,000 and field of 9. 2 Island Winter has placed in one of two starts, was third when last out in August and must be respected. 6 Splicer is the half-sister of Papaw Bodie, was fifth while debuting last month and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Alright Already has not placed in any of 3 starts, was well back last time out in August but against this class is difficult to deny today. 9 Alright Already to win, Exacta 9-6

Race 5 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 6. 2 Loriloupies has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last out in August and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Kamar Taj has two victories at six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in August, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to overlook today. 5 Nacho Mama has victories at both 4 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in July and finishes amongst the first two today. 4 Kamar Taj to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 6 on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 5 Furlong Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $33,500 and field of 9. 3 More Adventurous has not placed in any of 3 starts, was seventh when last out in August but against this class must be respected. 6 Rayo Colorado is the half-brother of Dunk A Din, was well back when last seen in August but on connections must be taken into consideration. 7 Procurado is the half-brother of Shanghai Starlet, debuts today from this venue and must be factored into the final equation. 3 More Adventurous to win, Exacta 3-7

Race 7 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $51,000 and field of 9. 3 Mister Luigi has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in August and looks to go one better today. 4 Star Juancho has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and merits consideration today. 9 Vinnie Van Go has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 3 Mister Luigi to win, Exacta 3-9

The eighth and final race on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 7 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $37,500 and field of 10. 2 Brody’s Causeway is the half-sister of FlowMotion, was fifth while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to overlook today. 3 PaintBrush is the half-sister of Decorated, debuts today at this venue and plays a prominent role. 8 Dolce Aprile has not placed in any of 5 starts, was 4th last time out in August but finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Brody’s Causeway to win, Exacta 2-3