Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks
Gulfstream Park - Race #4
Picks Notes
#6 Sexy Dream Showed some speed and lacked a big finish against much better and will find her courage as she takes this class drop.
#5 Sassy Beast Tired in a stronger spot last out and has a steady string of workouts; bred to scoot and can be in the mix throughout this one.
#4 Corey Was up in time in her first of the year and was second in an optional claiming race at Keeneland last fall; will get much of the play.
Race Summary Sexy Dream faltered running longer last time and will appreciate the turn back in distance.
Gulfstream Park - Race #8
Picks Notes
#7 Hard Game Goes for his third straight win on his way up the class ladder; has been claimed in his last two -- most recently by Preciado. Has figured it out and is ready for this level.
#6 Braccio Di Ferro Has been good in three of four races and comes off a runner-up performance in fast time; wins if he runs back to that one.
#3 Hercules Was up in time in his latest and likely will make a serious late run.
Race Summary Hard Game has defeated softer company than this, but he's made winning a habit lately and can make a run at it.
Gulfstream Park - Race #9
Picks Notes
#8 Kroy Lost a photo last time out and has been against much tougher in his career; does well over the course and has the class to prevail.
#5 Dominate Themoment Faltered late last time after making a move into contention; tough if he times it right from off the pace.
#2 Freedom Matters Has been on the board in his last five races and was claimed last out by Breen; fits, and getting a rider switch to Lopez is a plus.
Race Summary Kroy is a proven veteran and will fight it out on the front end; should have enough to last here.
Gulfstream Park - Race #4
Picks Notes
#6 Sexy Dream Showed some speed and lacked a big finish against much better and will find her courage as she takes this class drop.
#5 Sassy Beast Tired in a stronger spot last out and has a steady string of workouts; bred to scoot and can be in the mix throughout this one.
#4 Corey Was up in time in her first of the year and was second in an optional claiming race at Keeneland last fall; will get much of the play.
Race Summary Sexy Dream faltered running longer last time and will appreciate the turn back in distance.
Gulfstream Park - Race #8
Picks Notes
#7 Hard Game Goes for his third straight win on his way up the class ladder; has been claimed in his last two -- most recently by Preciado. Has figured it out and is ready for this level.
#6 Braccio Di Ferro Has been good in three of four races and comes off a runner-up performance in fast time; wins if he runs back to that one.
#3 Hercules Was up in time in his latest and likely will make a serious late run.
Race Summary Hard Game has defeated softer company than this, but he's made winning a habit lately and can make a run at it.
Gulfstream Park - Race #9
Picks Notes
#8 Kroy Lost a photo last time out and has been against much tougher in his career; does well over the course and has the class to prevail.
#5 Dominate Themoment Faltered late last time after making a move into contention; tough if he times it right from off the pace.
#2 Freedom Matters Has been on the board in his last five races and was claimed last out by Breen; fits, and getting a rider switch to Lopez is a plus.
Race Summary Kroy is a proven veteran and will fight it out on the front end; should have enough to last here.
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