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Gulfstream Park Picks & Predictions — May 8, 2026

Friday, May 8, 20269 racesGulfstream Park

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Gulfstream Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-08T16:53:43

Maiden Special Weight · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

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

win7Chemical RomanceML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 76.9 for Race 1. Ridden by Jose E. Morelos, trained by Jose M. Castro. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.44 sec/furlong. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.09 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot3The Kid Is BackML 8/1

Rating board at 48.3. Ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.02 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

Race 2

2026-05-08T17:25:50

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Das Ist Alles Ally looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Das Ist Alles AllyML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 2. Ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez, trained by Rohan G. Crichton. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.40 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races. Placed in 2 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Placed in 2 of 3 races at Gulfstream Park. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.93 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $16000 to $12500. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1Game Changer JolieML 3/1

Rating board at 76.9. Ridden by Diego A. Herrera. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.15 sec/furlong. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.19 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot6La ScattaML 12/1

Rating board at 57.4 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Luis Fuenmayor. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $16000 to $12500.

Race 3

2026-05-08T17:52:00

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win6Jimbo BaileyML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 3. Ridden by Edwin Gonzalez, trained by Nicholas J. Tomlinson. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.46 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place1G SpeedyML 4/1

Rating board at 78.7. Ridden by Diego A. Herrera. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.21 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races.

⚡ Longshot5Lobo GoML 10/1

Rating board at 50.3. Ridden by Jose E. Morelos.

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

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

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

win1Looks to KillML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 4. Ridden by Jose E. Morelos, trained by Jena M. Antonucci. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.99 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 3 races. Claiming Price Decreased from $17500 to $12500.

place3The PackageML 6/1

Rating board at 67.0. Ridden by Edwin Gonzalez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.26 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races.

show2Starship VengeanceML 20/1

Rating board at 49.3. Ridden by Marcos Meneses. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.16 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $17500 to $12500.

Race 5

Allowance · 5 fur · Turf

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

win2Ocala GalaML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 74.8 for Race 5. Ridden by Martin Chuan, trained by Mark E. Casse. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 5 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 of Sprint races. Placed in 3 of 4 races on Turf tracks. Horse won last time it raced. 04/16/2026.

Race 6

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

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

win3The PulseML 8/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.1 for Race 6. Ridden by Micah J. Husbands, trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.42 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. Placed in 4 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 4 races. Placed in 4 of 4 races at Gulfstream Park. Has placed in 3 of 3 at Medium Distance races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place4Luz de GuiaML 6/1

Rating board at 74.6. Ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.54 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

show1MaxxanderML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Leonel Reyes. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.52 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

Race 7

Claiming · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

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

win7Thunder PrincessML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 7. Ridden by Diego A. Herrera, trained by Fernando Abreu. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.26 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 8 races at Gulfstream Park. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 12 races on Turf tracks. Horse won last time it raced. 04/05/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

⚡ Longshot1Early DeliveryML 8/1

Rating board at 64.8. Ridden by Jose A. Leon. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

Race 8

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

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

win7Flag OfficerML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 8. Ridden by Yolber Torres, trained by Gary A. Subratie. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.57 sec/furlong. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 1 mi 70 yd. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

Race 9

Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

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

win4Souper DebonairML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 9. Ridden by Martin Chuan, trained by Mark E. Casse. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.50 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Has placed in 3 of 3 at Medium Distance races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place7Star of the GunML 8/1

Rating board at 67.5. Ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.21 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 48% of races.

show1Dr. JekyllML 2/1

Rating board at 63.4. Ridden by Diego A. Herrera. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.01 sec/furlong. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.27 sec/furlong.

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