Mr. Ed’s Gulfstream Picks for Sunday, January 26:
TRACKING MR. ED: Even though I was not eligible to compete in the 1/ST BET-VSiN PEGASUS PLAYOFF PICK’EM CHALLENGE on Saturday, which drew 648 entries (and saved me from embarrassment), Mr. Ed had a great time rooting for friends and fellow public touts. Let’s hope this marks the beginning of VSiN’s involvement in such endeavors. Only 97 days until the Kentucky Derby! Turning to today’s Gulfstream excellent 11-race card, I’ve identified several entrants worth playing. First post on Sunday is 12:20 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT. Let’s take a look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive Gulfstream picks.
Mr. Ed’s Selections at Gulfstream for Sunday, January 26
Race 1 (12:20 p.m. ET/9:20 a.m. PT) — $37K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going 1 1/16 mile on turf
Mr. Ed likes a trio: #4 ROYCES RIDE (6-1 morning line). Big improvement expected for excellent trainer Brian Lynch; #7 FIGHTING WORDS (15-1), the recent claim for my friend Nick Zito, and #8 SUGAR BUZZ (9-5) for trainer Mark Casse who retains top jock Irad Ortiz Jr. Any two of three for the money.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)
Race 4 (1:47 p.m. ET/10:47 a.m. PT) — $35K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 5 furlongs on Tapeda
My choice is #8 INSANITY IT SEEMS (9-2 morning line) for sneaky-good trainer (six wins from 14 starters) Carlos Narvaez, who hires Miguel Angel Vasquez to ride. A crazy horse no more.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 5 (2:16 p.m. ET/11:16 a.m. PT) — $25K for 4YOs going 1 1/16 mile on Tapeda
Mr. Ed likes #11 LORD OF WAR (7-2 morning line) for the Mark Casse-Dylan Davis combo. I’m banking on back class, early speed and improving rider to Win the war.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 6 (2:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. PT) — $44K STARTER ALLOWANCE for 4YOs & up going a mile on the turf
Mr. Ed likes #9 KING D’ORO (4-1 morning line) to continue the hot streak. Irad Ortiz Jr. returns seeking a repeat for Jose D’Angelo (25% trainer). Hail to the King!
GULFSTREAM PICK: $10 to Win and $5 Exacta Boxes with 3,10. ($30)
Race 7 (3:21 p.m. ET/12:21 p.m. PT) — $94K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 3YOs going 1 1/16 mile
I like three here: #4 ADVENTURIST (2-1 morning line) for tip-top Repole -Pletcher-Irad Ortiz Jr. team; #6 SOLID LEFT (15-1) with Luis Saez getting mount, and #7 NO ESCAPE (5-2) for HOF trainer Todd Pletcher.
GULFSTREAM PICK: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)
Races 8-11 (3:52 p.m. ET/12:52 p.m. PT) — $1 Pick 4
R8: 1,6,7
R9: 7
R10: 2,4,6,8
R11: 1,2,7 ($36)
TOTAL WAGERS: $166
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