Mr. Ed’s Gulfstream Picks for Saturday, February 1:
TRACKING MR. ED: It’s not easy winning green unless you reside in Chalk City. Unfortunately, Mr. Ed is currently residing in the dog house as his current slump continues. Today is his breakout day! After all was said and run on Friday’s nine-race card at Gulfstream Park, the average $2 Win ticket paid slightly less than $9.00. Tyler Gaffalione led all riders with three trips to the Winner’s Circle, followed by Johnny Velasquez and Luis Saez with two wins apiece. Looking at today’s standout 12-race Holy Bull Day card, players will find three other highly competitive stakes as well. Make note: Early post time on Saturday with Race 1 scheduled to begin at noon. The Holy Bull Stakes (Race 11) is set to go off at 5:13 p.m. ET/3:13 p.m. PT. Let’s take a look at Mr. Ed’s VSiN Gulfstream picks.
Mr. Ed’s Selections at Gulfstream for Sat., February 1
Races 1 (12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT) — $25K CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 5 furlongs on the Tapeda
Mr. Ed likes two: #3 DROPKICK MURPHY (9-2 morning line) for low-profile trainer Kathryn Davey who hires Junior Alvarado for the first trip after claim, and #6 NEOPHYTE (9-2), for super-sharp conditioner Safie Joseph Jr. who picks up Edgard Zayas to ride after bullet drill.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $5 Daily Double of 3,6/4,8. ($20)
Race 2 (12:31 p.m./9:31 a.m. PT) — $50K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHTS for FL-bred 3 YOs going 7 furlongs
My choices to complete the Daily Double are #4 HE’S A BEAST (7-5 morning line) with Jersey Joe Bravo in the saddle, and #8 SORCERER’S SILVER (5-2) with top jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. on first-timer for hot trainer Dale Romans.
Race 4 (1:32 p.m. ET/10:32 a.m. PT — $165K SWEETEST CHANT for 3YO fillies going 1 1/16 -mile on the turf
Mr. Ed’s pick is #8 VIXEN (8-5 morning line) for excellent trainer Mark Casse, who retains HOF jockey Johnny Velazquez to ride the high-spirited G1-tested daughter of Vekoma. Extra ground, outside post fine. Gal’s a spitfire.
GULFSTREAM BEST BET: $20 to Win. ($20)
Race 6 (2:35 p.m. ET/11:35 a.m. PT) — $96K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOS & up going 1 1/16-mile on turf
I like #10 ECHO LANE (7-2 morning line) for savvy trainer Rohan Crichton, who, with rider Luis Saez are shooting for a hat trick. Winner of nearly $300K, guy is on top of his game. Look for closer in the strip.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 7 (3:05 p.m, ET/12:05 p.m. PT) — $96K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 3YOs going a mile
Mr. Ed’s selection is #5 TUX (3-1 morning line) for HOF trainer Bill Mott and his go-to rider Junior Alvarado. Promising Show in Remsen at Big A, the gelded son of Tapit gets Lasix for the first time. Putin’ on the Ritz.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $20 to Win. ($20)
Race 8 (3:35 p.m. ET/12:35 p.m. PT) — $96K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 1⅜-mile on turf
1 like #1 RAMBLIN’ WRECK (5-1 morning line) for favorite trainer Danny Gargan, who spots veteran gelding perfectly. Miguel Vasquez climbs aboard for the first time. Closer gets trip from rail trip. What the heck?
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & $5 Exacta Boxes with 2,10,12. ($35)
Races 10-12 (4:43 p.m. ET/1:43 p.m. PT) — $165K KITTEN’S JOY STAKES for 3YOs going 1 1/16-mile on the turf
I like #4 TIZ DASHING (5-2 morning line); #6 TEST SCORE (7-2); #7 COCO COOL (9-2), and #8 MI BAGO 4-1) in Leg 1 of the $1 Pick 3 ticket.
GULFSTREAM PICK: 4,6,7,8/2.3,4/2,9,11 ($36)
Race 11 (5:13 p.m. ET/2:13 p.m. PT) — G3 $265K HOLY BULL STAKES for 3YOs going 1 1/16
I like three: #2 FEROCIOUS (9-5 morning line); #3 TAPPAN STREET (3-1) and #4 GUNS LOADED (5-2) in Leg 2 of Pick 3
Race 12 (5:45 p.m. ET/2:45 p.m. PT) — G3 $165K FORWARD GAL STAKES for 3YO fillies going 7 furlongs
Mr. Ed likes three to close out Pick 3 and card: #2 THE QUEENS M G (5-1 morning line); #9 ROJO RITA (2-1), and #11 STUNNER (4-1) in Leg 3 of Pick 3.
TOTAL WAGERS: $151
LOOKING AHEAD: Winter racing returns to sunny and warm South Florida on Sunday with a nine-race card and an ample number of selections from Mr. Ed. First post: 12:20 p.m. ET/9:20 a.m. PT.
