Mr. Ed’s Gulfstream Picks for Sunday, January 12:
TRACKING MR. ED: Saturday at Gulfstream provided a mixed bag of results. Three jockeys — Edgar Perez, Johnny Velazquez and Emisal Jaramillo — each booted home a pair of winners. Perez won the early Daily Double, paying $93.20 for a $2 wager. The day’s average $2 Win ticket returned a generous $14.40. Eleven different trainers had one winner each. Looking ahead to today’s action, including an early Daily Double and a late Pick 3, Mr. Ed spreads $176 in wagers over the 10-race card. Let’s take a look at his exclusive VSiN Gulfstream picks.
Mr. Ed’s Selections at Gulfstream for Sunday, January 12
Race 1 (12:20 p.m. ET/9:20 a.m. PT) — $50K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 3YO state-breds going 1 1/16-mile on turf
Mr. Ed likes either of these two to capture the first leg of Daily Double, #5 GIANLUCA BE LUCKY (3-1 morning line) getting first-time Lasix, and #6 LOMAX (9-5) getting top rider Irad Ortiz for the first time.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $5 Daily Double of 5,6/2,5. ($20)
Race 2 (12:49 p.m. ET/9:49 a.m. PT) — $26K CLAIMING for 4YO fillies and mares going 1 1/16-mile
I like #2 SOUTHERN PALACE (7-5 morning line) for team of Saffie Joseph Jr. and Edgar Zayas, and #5 GULLFAXI (5-2), trained by Carlos David and ridden by Melvis Gonzalez. Either of these should complete Daily Double with ease.
Race 3 (1:18 p.m. ET/10:18 a.m. PT) — $94K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 3YO fillies and mares going 6 furlongs
Backstretch tout says #7 POP ART (5-2 morning line) is an expensive gal ready to score at first asking. Eddie Gonzalez gets the mount from low-profile trainer Bethany Baumgardner. Lengthy string of works points to preparedness. Pop star.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 4 (1:49 p.m. ET/10:49 a.m. PT) — $26K CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 1 mile & 70 yards on synthetic surface
Mr. Ed likes two of these three for the money: #2 DIXIE PREACH (3-1 morning line) with Irad Ortiz Jr. returning off debut win; #4 GROWTH MINDSET (5-2), who seeks to repeat with Jesus Rios riding, and #7 WHITING FIELD (7-2) with Luis Saez aboard.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)
Race 5 (2:19 p.m. ET/11:19 a.m. PT) — $23K CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 1 mile & 70 yards on synthetic surface
Mr. Ed is willing to take a shot on #5 RAPSCALLION (12-1 morning line) for excellent trainer Oscar Gonzalez. Gelding drops following a rough trip. Miguel Vasquez retains the ride on the troublemaker.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 6 (2:49 p.m. ET/11:49 a.m. PT) — $94K for fillies and mares 3YOs & up going a mile
Expensive gal #8 INTO ROYALTY (5-2 morning line) is Mr. Ed’s choice to break her maiden at second asking. Royal connections of sire Into Mischief; HOF trainer Bill Mott and his go-to jockey Junior Alvarado team up for victory.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $20 to Win. ($20)
RACE 8 (3:49 p.m. ET/12:49 p.m. PT) — $97K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for fillies and mares 4YOs & up going 5 furlongs on turf
Mr. Ed likes a $1 Pick 3.
GULFSTREAM PICK:
R8 : 2,4,7
R9: 3,6,7
R10: 4,7,8,9 ($36)
(Note: If a horse is scratched, those holding a ticket with that horse receive the post-time favorite in place of the scratched horse.)
Race 9 (4:20 p.m. ET/1:20 p.m. PT) — $97K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 7 furlongs
Mr. Ed likes the favorite #6 SUNCROFT (9-5 morning line) for super-sharp Brad Cox barn with Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle. Son of Arrogate towers over soft field.
GULFSTREAM BEST BET: $20 to Win and $5 Exacta Boxes with 3,7. ($40)
TOTAL WAGERS: $176
NFL PICK: Tampa Bay -3
