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Gulfstream Park Picks & Predictions — July 13, 2026

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Race 15Come On PoppiML 5/212:20 PM EDT

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It's a hot Monday afternoon at Gulfstream Park — 90 degrees under partly cloudy skies — and the racing office has put together a nine-race card that splits almost evenly between turf and dirt. Five of today's nine races go on the grass, which means surface selection and turf course positioning are going to matter from the jump.

The heat is a factor worth noting, especially for horses running longer distances. Gulfstream's turf course has been a key variable all summer, and today's conditions — warm but not oppressive with some cloud cover — should produce fair, consistent footing. That's good news for turf routers looking to run their best numbers.

We've got three free previews to get you started, covering the first three races on the card. If you want the full nine-race breakdown including the late-card turf maiden and that juicy-looking claiming sprint in Race 8, that's where our premium analysis comes in.

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Race 1

12:20 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A wide-open maiden claimer on the turf where TrackWiz ratings reveal a massive gap at the top — but a pair of double-digit morning-line prices could make the exotics very juicy.

win5Come On PoppiML 5/2

Come On Poppi carries the field's highest TrackWiz rating by a country mile at 87.81, a full 15 points clear of the next contender. Trained by Victor Barboza, Jr. and piloted by Diego A. Herrera, this filly has an average speed figure of 54 in a field where most rivals are clustered around 52-54 — not a huge edge on raw speed alone, but the composite rating tells the real story. The morning line of 5/2 is fair given the dominance of the number, and we'd be surprised if she drifts much beyond that. Bet accordingly.

place9Khozy Me UpML 10/1

Khozy Me Up (10/1 on the morning line) is a sneaky interesting play underneath at a price. Jonathan Ocasio gets the call for trainer Amzadali Jehaludi, and the horse carries a 72.63 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the field — with an average speed of 55, which actually leads the entire race. That combination of solid rating and field-best speed makes Khozy Me Up a legitimate place contender that could pay well at 10/1.

show10TerrimendousML 5/1

Terrimendous at 5/1 is the third-rated horse in this field with a 62.37 TrackWiz score and an average speed of 56 — tied for the field's best. Ronald Coy trains and Pedro Pena rides, a workmanlike combination that can get the job done at this level. In a maiden claimer on the turf, the improved speed figure gives Terrimendous a realistic shot at hitting the board.

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Race 2

12:51 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Mary Marguerite dominates the ratings in this one-mile dirt claimer, but Cuddle the Kitten's 40% career win rate creates an undeniable tension at the top of the wagering.

win3Mary MargueriteML 2/1

Mary Marguerite is the clear top pick here, carrying an 87.14 TrackWiz rating that stands well above the field while posting a 22% career win rate — the highest among our top contenders. Jesus M. Rios has the call for trainer David Fawkes, and while the morning line of 2/1 suggests the public agrees she's the one to beat, the rating edge is substantial enough that she should be your key in exactas and trifectas as well. On a one-mile dirt route, class and consistency matter, and Mary Marguerite checks both boxes.

place4Terrie TML 10/1

Terrie T is the value angle in this spot at 10/1 on the morning line, boasting a 76.88 TrackWiz rating that slots in solidly second. The horse carries an 11% career win rate and posts an average speed of 53 matching several rivals, but the rating edge over the rest of the field — outside of our top two — is clear. Edwin Gonzalez aboard for trainer Brian R. Lusk; if Mary Marguerite falters or gets caught in traffic, Terrie T is positioned to collect a place check.

show6Cuddle the KittenML 5/2

Cuddle the Kitten's 40% career win rate is the most eye-catching number on the entire race card, and at 5/2 on the morning line, Miguel Angel Vasquez and trainer Jeffery Scott Jones have a legitimate runner. The 70.00 TrackWiz rating lands third in the field, and horses who win that often don't tend to disappear on the board. Factor her in your show plays and as a legitimate exacta threat.

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Our free coverage today kicks off on the Gulfstream turf with Come On Poppi in Race 1, a maiden claimer going one mile on grass — a distance that rewards tactical horses who can settle early and kick late. From there we shift to the main track for Race 2, where Mary Marguerite is our top choice at a fair 2/1 morning line in a one-mile dirt claimer. She's the most straightforward play on the free card. Race 3 brings us back to the dirt for a five-furlong maiden claimer, and Nenas Star at 8/1 is the kind of price that makes this race worth a look — don't sleep on the value just because she opens as a longshot.

The common thread across these three free races is pace. All three set up as contests where early positioning will be critical — whether it's the turf mile in Race 1 or the sprint in Race 3. Horses that can get clean trips and avoid early traffic trouble have a built-in edge today.

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Race 3

1:22 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

Five furlongs on the dirt for maiden claimers, and the morning-line favorite (Facet at 9/5) is not the TrackWiz top-rated horse — creating a genuine overlay opportunity in the win pool.

win6Nenas StarML 8/1

Nenas Star is our top pick at 8/1 morning line despite owning the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 79.79 — a significant number in a field where the favorite checks in at just 43.83. Edgar Perez rides for trainer Juan D. Arias, and with an average speed of 55, Nenas Star has the foot to compete at five furlongs. At 8/1, this is a clear overlay — the ratings say she's the best horse in the race, and the public hasn't caught on yet.

place1Our Perfect AmandaML 7/2

Our Perfect Amanda holds the second-best rating in the field at 71.84 and pairs that with an average speed of 56 — the joint-best in the race. Micah J. Husbands rides for Ronald Coy, a sharp trainer who is no stranger to winning at this level. The 7/2 morning line is fair, and this filly looks like a solid place play to pair with Nenas Star in the exacta.

show7Starship SpectacleML 4/1

Starship Spectacle (4/1) rounds out our ticket with a 54.17 TrackWiz rating and an average speed of 54. Trainer Steven Dwoskin sends Jose E. Morelos to the irons, and in a maiden claimer sprint this short, pace and position matter enormously. Starship Spectacle projects well enough to be in the mix at the top of the stretch and represents a reasonable show/exotics anchor.

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Race 4

1:53 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

An allowance optional claimer on the turf where the morning-line chalk (Spicy Princess at 9/5) is notably not the top-rated horse — Bayou Brigid has a significant ratings advantage and presents a compelling overlay case.

win1Bayou BrigidML 9/2

Bayou Brigid owns the field's top TrackWiz rating at 84.90, a meaningful gap over the 9/5 morning-line favorite, and posts an 18% career win rate that speaks to her consistency at this level. Leonel Reyes gets the mount for trainer Heather Smullen, who has already shown up on today's card. With an average speed of 55 matching the best in the field, Bayou Brigid profiles as a closer-type who can sit behind any early pace and pounce on the turf mile. At 9/2 on the morning line, she's the TrackWiz best bet of the race.

place4Lindsay SmilesML 6/1

Lindsay Smiles is a legitimate place contender with a 72.57 TrackWiz rating and a career win rate of 20% — one of the better records among today's starters. Edwin Gonzalez rides for trainer Joseph F. Orseno, and the average speed of 54 keeps her competitive in a field that is closely bunched in terms of raw figures. At 6/1, she's a value play to include underneath in exacta and trifecta tickets.

show3Show OffML 5/1

Show Off brings a 70.06 rating and a career win rate of 21% — the highest among today's contenders — suggesting this horse knows how to find the wire. Miguel Angel Vasquez takes the mount for Fausto Gutierrez, and the 5/1 morning line gives Show Off reasonable value as a show play and exotics inclusion. In a competitive turf mile at the allowance level, experience winning matters.

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Race 5

2:27 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A full field of twelve in a dirt claiming route, with two horses — Dimanche Gras and Complexed — separated from the pack by TrackWiz ratings and projecting as a clear top pair in a wide-open race.

win3Dimanche GrasML 9/2

Dimanche Gras sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 84.90, posting a 12% career win rate and an average speed of 54 at a 9/2 morning line that represents genuine value in a 12-horse field. Micah J. Husbands picks up the mount for trainer Ronald B. Spatz — a familiar combination on today's card — and the horse's profile fits the 1 1/16-mile dirt distance well for a closer. At nearly 5/1, there's real upside here if the pace heats up and sets up the stretch run.

place10ComplexedML 3/1

Complexed is the co-leader in terms of ratings at 84.03 and brings a 22% career win rate — one of the best in this field — which tells you this horse finds the winner's circle regularly. Edwin Gonzalez rides for Mark E. Casse, a trainer whose name carries weight, and the 3/1 morning line makes Complexed the public's top choice. The place pool could offer value if Dimanche Gras wins, making this a natural exacta pairing.

show6Operation TorchML 8/1

Operation Torch at 8/1 is the value play on the show end, carrying a 68.87 TrackWiz rating and a 13% career win rate. Leonel Reyes rides for trainer James J. Toner, and the horse's average speed of 54 is perfectly competitive in this field. In a big full field where traffic and pace scenarios can scramble the order, Operation Torch's 8/1 price looks inviting as a show bet and trifecta fill.

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Race 6

2:57 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

A five-furlong turf sprint for maiden special weight runners, several of whom lack recorded speed figures — making TrackWiz ratings the critical separator in an otherwise murky field.

win5VermontML 8/5

Vermont is the morning-line favorite at 8/5 and leads the field with a 59.00 TrackWiz rating — not a dominant number, but enough of a gap in a race this competitive. Micah J. Husbands gets the mount for Mark E. Casse, and the horse shows an average speed figure of 56, the best recorded figure in the race. Casse is a sharp conditioner who tends to have his horses ready when they debut or return, and Vermont's combination of top speed and top rating makes the 8/5 deserved.

place6High AmbitionML 3/1

High Ambition at 3/1 carries a 56.67 TrackWiz rating and is one of several horses in this race without a recorded average speed figure — suggesting either a debut or surface switch is in play. Leonel Reyes rides for trainer Jose Francisco D'Angelo, and the 3/1 morning line keeps this one firmly in the mix. Horses trained by D'Angelo can arrive well-prepared, and at just a tick behind Vermont in the ratings, High Ambition is a logical place play.

show2Epic ImpactML 7/2

Epic Impact (7/2) slots in at third in the ratings at 55.83 with no recorded speed figure, which could mean debut intrigue or a surface change. Miguel Angel Vasquez picks up the mount for trainer Carlos A. David, and the 7/2 price offers reasonable value in a race where the top three in the ratings are clustered tightly. In a maiden sprint on the turf with plenty of unknowns, Epic Impact is worth a show bet and trifecta spot.

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Race 7

3:27 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A deep eleven-horse dirt claiming field at a mile and seventy yards where the morning-line favorite (Saratoga Flash at 2/1) isn't the top-rated horse — Eton and Corta Fuego give handicappers two strong reasons to look past the chalk.

win8EtonML 6/1

Eton carries the field's top TrackWiz rating at 82.71 and backs it up with a 23% career win rate — tied for the best among our contenders. Miguel Angel Vasquez picks up a live mount here for trainer Steve Budhoo, and the average speed of 54 is competitive for this distance and class level. At 6/1 on the morning line, Eton is the kind of horse TrackWiz analysis loves: top-rated, proven winning ability, and available at a price the public is underestimating.

place3Corta FuegoML 7/2

Corta Fuego brings a 79.70 TrackWiz rating and a 23% career win rate to go with an average speed of 53, making this Edwin Gonzalez/David Fawkes runner a formidable place contender. At 7/2, the horse is well-priced without being an overlay, and in a long one-mile-plus dirt route where pace can string out the field, Corta Fuego profiles as a grinder who will be there late. A natural exacta companion to Eton.

show10BetteraML 9/2

Bettera at 9/2 holds a 66.50 TrackWiz rating and a 14% career win rate, ridden by Rajiv Maragh for trainer J. Kent Sweezey. The average speed figure of 53 keeps this horse in range of the top two, and Maragh is a jockey who can find a trip in a big field. Bettera's profile — rated sixth-highest but with the third-best connected connections in terms of experience — makes this a solid show play and a trifecta closer.

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Race 8

3:57 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Six furlongs on the dirt and Wine Candy is the standout on numbers, but a compact field of eight means every horse will need to fire — Sonic Surge's 8/5 morning line makes this a two-horse showdown worth dissecting.

win3Wine CandyML 7/2

Wine Candy leads all comers with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and pairs that with the field's best average speed figure at 56 — a combination that screams front-runner in a six-furlong sprint. Miguel Angel Vasquez rides for trainer Michael Yates, and the horse's 12% career win rate is the only modest note in an otherwise elite profile for this class level. At 7/2, this is the value play — rated above the 8/5 morning-line favorite by nearly 19 points, Wine Candy is our strongest win opinion of the day.

place2R WinchesterML 4/1

R Winchester at 4/1 checks in with a 70.99 TrackWiz rating and an average speed of 55, and Edwin Gonzalez pairs with trainer Victor Barboza, Jr. — who also sends Brushfire in this race, giving the barn a double-barrel shot. A 14% career win rate shows R Winchester has earned checks before, and the 4/1 price in an eight-horse sprint represents legitimate value underneath Wine Candy.

show5Supreme HonorML 8/1

Supreme Honor at 8/1 is our show play with a 68.95 TrackWiz rating and an average speed of 55 matching several rivals at the top. Jesus M. Rios rides for Ruben Sierra, and the 9% career win rate is modest but not disqualifying in a sprint where trips and post position can make or break a race. At 8/1, Supreme Honor is an excellent trifecta fill and a legitimate show-bet value in a short field.

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Race 9

4:27 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

This one-mile turf maiden special weight closes the card with a dominant ratings outlier — Elenique's 88.54 makes her the highest-rated maiden on today's entire program, and she goes postward at just 2/1.

win9EleniqueML 2/1

Elenique is a horse you want to bet with confidence — an 88.54 TrackWiz rating leads not just this race but the entire Gulfstream card today, and she pairs that with the field's best average speed figure at 57. Diego A. Herrera rides for Patrick L. Biancone, one of the most accomplished turf conditioners in the country, and the 2/1 morning line reflects widespread recognition of her quality. She may not pay huge, but in maiden company she looks like the standout play on the card.

place3Curly SueML 6/1

Curly Sue at 6/1 is a natural place play with a 51.67 TrackWiz rating — the second-best figure in the field outside of Elenique — and an average speed of 53 that's competitive for this turf mile. Leonel Reyes gets the call for trainer Jose Francisco D'Angelo, and the 6/1 morning line is solid value for a horse who could easily collect a place check if Elenique wins going away. Include her in exactas underneath.

show6Warrior SophieML 7/2

Warrior Sophie (7/2) posts a 49.89 TrackWiz rating and an average speed of 54, with Edwin Gonzalez aboard for trainer David Fawkes — a combination that has already featured prominently on today's card. The 7/2 price is reasonable given the competitive rating, and on a one-mile turf course where closers often get rewarded, Warrior Sophie is the right third horse to include in your trifecta.

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Bottom line: Come On Poppi on the turf to open the card, Mary Marguerite as the clearest win bet of the free races, and Nenas Star as a live price worth sprinkling in Race 3. The real meat of the card — including Elenique and Wine Candy — is in the premium analysis. Unlock the full breakdown at TrackWiz and make the most of your Monday at Gulfstream. See you at the windows. Good luck out there.

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