Free Picks For Gulfstream Park - 2/18/21

Race 1 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,000 and field of 10.1 BacksPark has placed in one of four outings, was well back last time out but in this group must be given consideration. 2 Talk Dirty has not yet placed in three starts, was fifth last time out but has a top-rated jockey on board. 8 Beach Chick has placed in two of seven starts, was third when last out and on form is the one to beat. 8 Beach Chick to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 2 on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $17,000 and field of 7. 1 Starship Blanca has a victory at seven furlongs, was sixth when last seen in January and cannot be dismissed yet. 2 Freezer Burn has a victory at six furlongs, finished well back when last seen but a drop in grade is big today. 3 Simple Story has a victory at six furlongs, finished fourth when last out earlier in February, and has a top rated jockey in the saddle. 2 Freezer Burn to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 3 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 1-mile starter optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $32,000 and field of 6. 2 Sidarth has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen in January, debuts with a new stable and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Hercules has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, was a winner when last out and has one of the best in the business on board. 5 Khozando has a victory at six furlongs, was 3rd last time out and plays a prominent role today. 4 Hercules to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 4 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $29,000 and field of 7. 1 Khosea has placed in one of six outings, finished sixth when last seen, jockey selection is a big plus and merits the respect from the rest. 6 BrynBella has not placed in any of five starts, finished fourth last time out but has one of the best in the business onboard and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 My Desdemonia has not placed in any of three outings, was fourth with last seen in October and cannot be overlooked today. 6 BrynBella to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 5 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds with a purse of $29,000 and field of 8. 1 Exaggerated Moment is half-sister to Ghareeb, was fourth while debuting last month at this venue and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Miss Mikaela has placed in three of four outings, was second when last seen in January, has one of the best anywhere on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Lunar Blast has placed in one of two outings, was sixth last time out but cannot be dismissed today. 4 Miss Mikaela to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 6 on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 1 mile and 1/16 starter allowance for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $38,000 and field of 8. 4 Exult was a winner last time out in December has one of the best in the business on board and finishes in the mix today. 5 American Phenom has a victory at one mile, was second when last out in December and must be given consideration. 8 Gimme Some Mo was a winner when last seen in January, has a talented jockey in the saddle and holds the leading credentials today. 4 Exult to win, Exacta 4-8

Race 7 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $50,000 and field of 12. 1 MunnyFor Ro has placed in one of three starts was second when last seen and has a talented rider in the saddle. 4 Deemed Essential has placed in two of three outings, was fifth when last seen in January but cannot be overlooked today. 11 Semble Juste has placed in one of three starts, finished fifth last time out and merits respect today. 1 MunnyFor Ro to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 8 on Thursday at Gulfstream Park is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 8. 1 Gangly has three victories in races of up to six furlongs finished second last time out, has one of the best in the business on board and on form merits serious consideration. 6 Please Sit Down has two victories at one mile, was second last time out and cannot be overlooked today. 8 Green Mansions has three victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last out in December, and has solid claims today. 1 Gangly to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 9 at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 7 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and a field of 10. 1 Plenum has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was a winner last time out and on these terms must be given consideration. 6 My Point Exactly has 13 victories in races of up to one mile, was fifth when last seen in January, and puts on blinkers for just the first time today. 10 Freedom Matters has three victories at one mile, finished second last time out, and on consistency must be respected. 10 Freedom Matters to win, Exacta 10-6

The 10th and final race at Gulfstream Park on Thursday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 11. 5 Get Rewarded has five victories at one mile, was second last time out and looks to go one better today. 10 Aizu was a winner when last out in November, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 11 Feature Creature has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in January and on these terms must be given consideration. 5 Get Rewarded to win, Exacta 5-10

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