Mr. Ed’s Gulfstream Picks for Saturday, January 18:
TRACKING MR. ED: Today’s interesting 11-race card at Gulfstream features a pair of $75K stakes for state-breds as well as a number of sneaky-good allowance and claiming contests. Keep your eye on the nation’s leading jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., who is named to ride in all 11 races (before scratches). The weather forecast calls for unsettled conditions — similar to Mr. Ed’s stomach before the second half of a Daily Double. Post time for the first race is 12:20 p.m. ET/9:20 a.m. PT. Here is a look at Mr. Ed’s Saturday Gulfstream selections.
Mr. Ed’s Selections at Gulfstream for Saturday, January 18
Race 2 (12:49 p.m. ET/9:49 a.m. PT) — $25K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 1 mile, 70 yards on synthetic surface
I’ll take a shot on #9 HIGH PRINCE (8-1 morning line) for Florida-based trainer Victor Barboza, who hires veteran jockey Emisael Jaramillo to ride. Pick has shown good closing ability in the last three. If he can sit a good trip, crown him a winner.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 3 (1:19 p.m. ET/10:19 a.m. PT) — $97K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 1 1/16-mile
Mr. Ed likes #5 SOCIETY MAN (3-1 morning line) for veteran horseman Danny Gargan, who spots his stock well. With Dylan Davis aboard, Man wins from off pace.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $20 to Win ($20)
Race 4 (1:50 p.m. ET/10:50 a.m. PT) — $23K CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 5 furlongs on synthetic surface
My choice is #6 MOHAY PLEASE (6-1 morning line) for super sharp trainer Jose D’Angelo who employs top jock Irad Ortiz Jr. to ride. Turn-back key to victory.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 6 (2:50 p.m. ET/11:50 a.m. PT) — $75K SUNSHINE TURF STAKES for state-bred 4YOs going 1 1/16-mile on turf
Mr. Ed likes longshot #1 NINJA STAR (8-1 morning line) for Tampa Bay-based Kevin Rice, who ships gelding across the state for stakes shot. Look for him to shine at the finish line.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & $5 Exacta Box with 5,9. ($30)
Race 8 (3:50 p.m. ET/12:50 p.m. PT) — $97K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for fillies and mares 4YOs & up going a mile on turf
Mr. Ed’s choice is #11 VIVE VEUVE (8-1 morning line) for veteran trainer Jack Sisterson, who retains Tyler Gaffalione to ride. Time for the gal to return to stakes-placing style. VV=Victory.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Races 9-11 (4:20 p.m. ET/1:20 p.m. ET)
R9: 1,3,6
R10: 3,5,10,11
R11: 11,12,15
GULFSTREAM $1 PICK 3 ($36)
(Note: If a horse is scratched from a multi-race wager, those holding a ticket with that horse receive the post-time favorite in place of the scratched horse.)
TOTAL WAGERS: $146
MR. ED’S BONUS PICK:
Fair Grounds Race 12 — G3 $250K Lecomte Stakes for 3YOs
#11 DISCO TUNE (9-2 morning line)
NFL PICK:
Commanders +8.5
