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Gulfstream Park Picks & Predictions — May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 20268 racesGulfstream Park

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Gulfstream Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-01T17:13:42

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Dime Papi looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8Dime PapiML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 1. Ridden by Leonel Reyes, trained by Pedro Garcia, Jr.. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 8 races on Dirt tracks. Jockey & Horse combo has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

place7SimoML 5/2

Rating board at 84.7. Ridden by Yolber Torres. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.37 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 5 of 10 races on Dirt tracks.

show6WasamattafoyouML 12/1

Rating board at 70.0. Ridden by Jose C. Ferrer. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.61 sec/furlong. Jockey & Horse combo has a 14% win rate and finished in the money in 39% of races.

Race 2

2026-05-01T17:45:28

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Justin Smiles looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Justin SmilesML 8/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 79.8 for Race 2. Career win rate of 22% shows consistency. Ridden by Joe Bravo, trained by Joseph F. Orseno. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.10 sec/furlong. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 16% win rate and finished in the money in 46% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 6 races on Turf tracks.

place5I'm SamML 5/2

Rating board at 60.0. Ridden by Rasheed Hughes. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 62% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

⚡ Longshot2TimshelML 15/1

Rating board at 36.7. Ridden by Diego A. Herrera. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.39 sec/furlong. Horse won last time it raced. 04/12/2026.

Race 3

2026-05-01T18:18:46

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Dominican Pirate looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Dominican PirateML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 3. Ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Dalton Lawrence. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.92 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place2Mully's MoonML 4/1

Rating board at 71.1. Ridden by Jose E. Morelos. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.23 sec/furlong.

show3Action DelightML 9/5

Rating board at 68.8. Ridden by Leonel Reyes. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.83 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 4

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Vuela Paloma looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Vuela PalomaML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 4. Career win rate of 36% shows consistency. Ridden by Samy Camacho, trained by Victor Barboza, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.52 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 63% of races. 5 wins and placed in 10 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 7 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 5 wins and placed in 10 of 12 of Sprint races. 4 wins and placed in 8 of 9 races at Gulfstream Park. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.92 sec/furlong. Has WON 3 races in a row! Horse won last time it raced. 03/07/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1MywifeknowsitallML 7/2

Rating board at 53.9 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.75 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

show4RoxyML 8/1

Rating board at 48.5. Ridden by Jose E. Morelos. 4 wins and placed in 11 of 16 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races.

Race 5

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Majestic Noir looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win9Majestic NoirML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 69.2 for Race 5. Ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Victor Barboza, Jr.. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. Horse won last time it raced. 04/10/2026. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place5Value Inthe CloudsML 20/1

Rating board at 62.3. Ridden by Leonel Reyes. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races on Dirt tracks.

⚡ Longshot8Not Now NickML 12/1

Rating board at 50.9. Ridden by Yolber Torres. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

Race 6

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Xy Speed looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Xy SpeedML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 6. Career win rate of 31% shows consistency. Ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Michael Lerman. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.18 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 14 wins and placed in 27 of 38 races at 5 fur. 9 wins and placed in 20 of 27 races at Gulfstream Park. Jockey & Horse combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. 15 wins and placed in 29 of 41 races on Turf tracks. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place1Banded RocketML 9/2

Rating board at 84.9. Ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.14 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

⚡ Longshot3Boat's a RockinML 8/1

Rating board at 34.8 • 35% career wins. Ridden by Leonel Reyes. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races.

Race 7

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Miss Magical looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Miss MagicalML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 7. Ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Laura Cazares. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Horse won last time it raced. 04/17/2026. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

⚡ Longshot2CassadagaML 8/1

Rating board at 48.3. Ridden by Christian Maragh. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.24 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races.

Race 8

Allowance · 5 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sabian looks standout with daylight to the rest.

⚡ Longshot6Coffee At K J'sML 10/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 63.3 for Race 8. Ridden by Leonel Reyes, trained by Victor Barboza, Jr.. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races.

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