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Gulfstream Park Picks & Predictions — August 1, 2026

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Race 16Mischievous ScoutML 4/112:20 PM EDT

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It's a hot Saturday afternoon at Gulfstream Park — 89 degrees, partly cloudy, and nine races spread across both the dirt and the turf. The humidity is classic South Florida summer, which means watch the late-running turf horses closely; they tend to love a bit of moisture in the air even when the sun is out.

The card is a solid mix of conditions: three maiden events, a pair of Starter Optional Claiming routes, a Handicap, and two straight Claiming sprints to cap off the afternoon. There's enough variety here to build multi-race sequences, and our TrackWiz models have flagged some interesting pace mismatches that could set up big prices late in the day.

Three races are fully open for all TrackWiz readers — Races 1, 2, and 3 — giving you a free look at our top picks right out of the gate before the deeper, premium analysis kicks in from Race 4 onward.

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Race 1

12:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A wide-open claiming mile on dirt where two horses separate themselves from the pack on TrackWiz ratings, but the morning line favorite sits mid-field — expect a contested pace that could set up closers.

win6Mischievous ScoutML 4/1

Mischievous Scout carries the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 85.62, which is a meaningful edge over the morning line favorite. Trainer Heather Smullen puts her runner in a spot where the pace figures to be honest, which should suit a horse with this profile over a route on the dirt. At 4/1 on the morning line, there's genuine value here — you're getting a top-rated horse at a price that isn't chalk. Jockey Leonel Reyes gets the call and has plenty of opportunity to navigate the two-turn route from a good draw.

place4Souffle On FireML 5/2

Souffle On Fire is the morning line second choice at 5/2 and backs it up with a 77.14 TrackWiz rating — second best in the field. Trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. is one of the sharpest conditioners at Gulfstream, and having Rasheed Hughes in the irons gives this one a live feel. The horse projects as a natural exacta anchor if Mischievous Scout gets the job done up top.

show5TinkatwoML 8/1

Tinkatwo is worth a look in the exotics at 8/1 on the morning line, representing genuine price value in a race where the top of the form is close. The horse posts the best average speed figure in the field at 55, which is a real data point in a race where most rivals are clustered at 52-54. Trainer Michael Yates puts this one in a position to hit the board, and the price makes it worthwhile in trifecta coverage.

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Race 2

12:52 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

First-time starters on the turf sprint make this a genuine puzzle — no career win percentages and limited speed figures mean workouts and trainer patterns do the heavy lifting here.

win4King Cousin BML 5/2

King Cousin B earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 57.50 and is one of the few horses in this maiden special weight sprint with a published average speed figure of 57 — a meaningful edge when most rivals are working off pure projection. Trainer Bernardo G. Lopez also saddles Renegade Jo, which tells you the barn is represented with quality in this spot. Jockey Leonel Reyes is an experienced hand for a first-timer on the turf, and at 5/2 the morning line respects this one's chances.

place3Renegade JoML 3/1

Renegade Jo is the other Lopez barn entry and rates second in the field at 56.67 — just a hair behind stablemate King Cousin B. With Pedro Pena up, this horse has capable hands in the irons for a turf debut, and the trainer clearly has a strong book on this card. If one of the Lopez runners hits, there's a solid case both find the board together in an exacta.

show2Six Seven BrewML 7/2

Six Seven Brew sits third in TrackWiz ratings at 55.83 and draws in at 7/2 — making it the second choice on the morning line. Trainer Michael Yates ships in with Diego A. Herrera, a jockey who knows his way around the Gulfstream turf course. In a first-time-starter race this compressed on ratings, Six Seven Brew is a logical show anchor for trifecta players looking for some coverage.

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The free portion of today's card covers the first three races and gives us a nice cross-section of what Gulfstream has to offer. Mischievous Scout opens the day in a one-mile Claiming route on the dirt, and our model has him rated at an 85.62 — comfortably clear of his rivals at a playable 4/1 morning line. Race 2 flips to the turf for a 5-furlong Maiden Special Weight, where King Cousin B draws the attention despite a more modest rating; maiden turf sprints are notoriously wide-open, so treat this one accordingly. Then Rodhan steps in as the heavy lean in Race 3 — an 89.42 TrackWiz rating and 7/5 morning line chalk in a Maiden Claiming sprint say this horse is the standout of the free races.

One angle tying these early races together: the Gulfstream dirt has been playing fairly honest in summer meets, with no extreme rail bias reported today. Front-runners and pressers have been holding up reasonably well, which bodes well for Mischievous Scout's style on the opener. On the turf, pay attention to post position — the 5-furlong course at Gulfstream can be a scramble early, and inside posts have shown a slight edge in similar conditions.

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Race 3

1:21 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Two horses — Rodhan and Eminent Power — stand clear of the field on TrackWiz ratings, setting up what could be a match race at the top while the rest battle for third money.

win4RodhanML 7/5

Rodhan is the morning line favorite at 7/5 and backs it up with the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 89.42 — a dominant number in a maiden claiming sprint. Trainer Ronald Coy puts Pedro Pena aboard, one of the busiest and most effective riders at Gulfstream right now. The average speed figure of 54 is right in line with the competitive range here, and with a 10+ point rating edge over the third horse in the field, this one looks like the class of the race.

place6Eminent PowerML 2/1

Eminent Power is the natural play underneath at 2/1 on the morning line, posting an 87.50 TrackWiz rating — just two points behind Rodhan. Trainer Amzadali Jehaludi sends this one out with Jonathan Ocasio, and the horse has the best average speed figure in the field at 55. If the top two separate from the pack as the ratings suggest, Eminent Power is the clearest place bet on the card.

show3AwegodML 7/2

Awegod at 7/2 rounds out a logical top three with a 79.55 TrackWiz rating — a clear step above the rest of the field after the top two. Trainer Douglas Nunn has this one in a maiden claiming spot that looks suitable, and Samy Camacho gives the horse a competent rider for the sprint distance. For trifecta players, Awegod is the natural third-slot selection in what figures to be a chalk-dominated race.

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Race 4

1:52 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A turf mile starter optional claiming with an interesting value angle at the top — the TrackWiz top-rated horse is going off at 5/1 while a shorter-priced rival trails in the ratings, creating a potential overlay worth targeting.

win3CallerML 5/1

Caller earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 84.17 and brings a career win percentage of 28% — one of the stronger winning records in the race. Despite those numbers, the morning line has this one at 5/1, which represents real value against a 9/5 second choice that rates notably lower. Trainer Jeffery Scott Jones runs a tight operation and also saddles Goldentown, suggesting confidence in Caller as the barn's top string. Samy Camacho picks up the mount in what looks like a strong jockey-trainer combo to note.

place2Bail Us OutML 9/5

Bail Us Out draws a lot of public support at 9/5 on the morning line, but the 75.78 TrackWiz rating trails Caller by nearly nine points — that gap is worth keeping in mind before making this one your win anchor. Trainer Bobby S. Dibona's runner does carry a respectable 15% career win percentage, and Diego A. Herrera is a capable handler for a turf mile. As a place play, this one makes sense at the short price given the public support.

show5QuizlerML 9/2

Quizler offers some appeal in the exotics with a 20% career win percentage — the joint-highest in the field alongside Caller — and draws in at a fair 9/2 on the morning line. Trainer Beau J. Chapman has this one spot-placed in a starter optional claiming event, and Pedro Pena provides a dependable ride. The 56 average speed figure is one of the better marks in the field, making Quizler a reasonable show anchor if the top two fire.

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Race 5

2:23 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Slewty Princess looms as a decisive class edge in this dirt route, but three horses are bunched between 73 and 74 on TrackWiz ratings right behind her — making the race wide open for the remaining spots.

win5Slewty PrincessML 5/2

Slewty Princess tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and is the most accomplished runner on paper, posting an 18% career win percentage that speaks to consistent effort. At 5/2 on the morning line, the price is fair but not a steal — the market has clearly identified this one. Trainer Luis M. Ramirez puts Diego A. Herrera up, and the combination of the top rating and a capable rider over a mile-plus route on dirt makes this the most defensible win selection on the card.

place2Game Changer JolieML 3/1

Game Changer Jolie rates second in the field at 74.27 and is trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. — one of Gulfstream's most accomplished conditioners. The 11% career win percentage is modest, but in a claiming mile where pace scenarios shift, Rasheed Hughes can find a trip from just off the speed. At 3/1, the place price in the exotic pools should be attractive.

show4Imperia BlueML 7/2

Imperia Blue slots into a tight cluster at 74.03 on the TrackWiz scale — essentially a coin flip with Game Changer Jolie for the place-show spots. The 14% career win percentage is a step better than some rivals here, and trainer Antonio Sano has put together plenty of winners at Gulfstream over the years. With Samy Camacho aboard and a slightly better average speed figure of 53, Imperia Blue is worth trifecta coverage at 7/2.

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Race 6

2:56 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Chloe's Toy is a standout on both ratings and class in this dirt sprint, but Any Moment and Misprint are live threats that could make the exacta interesting — this race has the look of a short-price winner setting up a value ticket underneath.

win4Chloe's ToyML 9/5

Chloe's Toy is the class of this field with a TrackWiz rating of 88.83 — the top mark on the card — and a 25% career win percentage that confirms consistent ability. The 9/5 morning line is short, but the combination of top rating, best average speed figure (tied at 57), and trainer Sebastian Pulgarin placing this one perfectly makes it hard to argue against. Miguel Angel Vasquez gets the call, and in a 5.5-furlong dirt sprint, a horse with this kind of speed profile can simply wire the field.

place7Any MomentML 3/1

Any Moment is a legitimate threat to steal the show at 3/1 with a 82.93 TrackWiz rating and a 21% career win percentage — both strong numbers for a claiming sprint. Trainer Carlos A. David places runners well at Gulfstream, and Samy Camacho gives this one every chance to fire from a clean trip. If Chloe's Toy gets conservative fractions up front, Any Moment has the speed figure (57 average) to run her down.

show2MisprintML 5/2

Misprint brings a 28% career win percentage into this spot — the highest among the three picks — and an average speed figure of 57 that ties the top marks in the field. Trainer David Fawkes sends this one out at 5/2 with Diego A. Herrera aboard, and the credentials suggest this horse has beaten better. For trifecta players, Misprint is the natural third choice to fill in behind the top two.

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Race 7

3:30 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Three horses are virtually deadlocked at the top of the TrackWiz ratings in this turf sprint, while the morning line has the highest-rated horse going off at 6/1 — a potential overlay that sharpens the value case considerably.

win1AmandeML 6/1

Amande tops the TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 and is going off at 6/1 on the morning line — the biggest gap between rating rank and odds on the card today. A 25% career win percentage says this horse knows how to get the job done, and the 56 average speed figure is competitive for this short turf sprint. Trainer Jose Francisco D'Angelo and jockey Yolber Torres team up, and with the public seemingly overlooking this one in favor of Travel Happy, the value case here is real.

place5Viking QuestML 7/2

Viking Quest is fractionally behind Amande on TrackWiz ratings at 82.14, and the 25% career win percentage mirrors the top pick's consistency. Trainer Lauren Robson sends this one out at 7/2 on the morning line with Samy Camacho — a pairing that commands respect. The 57 average speed figure gives Viking Quest legitimate early foot potential in a five-furlong turf sprint where pace is critical.

show6Travel HappyML 2/1

Travel Happy is the public's choice at 2/1 on the morning line, but at 81.51 on TrackWiz ratings, it ranks third among the top trio — making it an interesting show anchor rather than a win bet at that short price. The 38% career win percentage is eye-catching and the best in the field, suggesting this horse rarely runs a bad race. With Leonel Reyes aboard and a 57 average speed figure, Travel Happy should at minimum fill a spot in the exotics.

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Race 8

4:04 PM EDT

Handicap · 1 mi · Dirt

The handicap format shakes up the weights, but Rolando's TrackWiz rating towers over the morning line favorite Viking — suggesting the betting market may be misreading where the true class edge sits in this dirt mile.

win1RolandoML 9/2

Rolando carries the top TrackWiz rating at 84.90 and a career win percentage of 35% — the highest in the field and a mark that screams consistent, quality performer. The morning line has this one at 9/2, which means you're getting a top-rated horse with a stellar win record at better than four-to-one. Trainer Fausto Gutierrez saddles a horse that projects well over a flat mile on dirt, and Diego A. Herrera provides a strong handle from a favorable gate. This is our TrackWiz value play of the race.

place2Classic of CourseML 7/2

Classic of Course slots in second on the TrackWiz ratings at 71.35 and draws in at 7/2 with trainer Patrick L. Biancone, a conditioner with a rich history placing horses in spots they can win. The 17% career win percentage is modest, but in a handicap race where weight shifts can equalize fields, this one is more than capable of running second. J.G. Torrealba handles the mount, and the 56 average speed figure is among the stronger numbers in the race.

show3VikingML 8/5

Viking is installed as the 8/5 morning line favorite, yet the 59.88 TrackWiz rating ranks only third in the field — a notable disconnect. The 30% career win percentage is genuinely strong, and trainer David Fawkes is no stranger to the winner's circle. Leonel Reyes takes over in the irons, and at the public price there may not be much win value, but Viking is a logical safety net for exacta and trifecta plays if the top two miss.

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Race 9

4:38 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A turf maiden claiming mile where Getaholdayourself rates as a clear standout, but three horses are tightly bunched just below — making the undercard spots genuinely competitive for exacta and trifecta plays.

win7GetaholdayourselfML 8/5

Getaholdayourself tops the TrackWiz ratings at 89.12 — the highest number in the field and one of the higher marks on the card today. Despite that edge, the morning line has this one at 8/5, which is a fair price reflecting genuine superiority. Trainer Larry J. Sterling, Jr. puts Diego A. Herrera up, one of the most active and effective jockeys working Gulfstream right now. On turf at a mile, a horse with this kind of rating separation should be trusted as the anchor of any exotic ticket.

place6SerraniaML 5/2

Serrania sits second in the field on TrackWiz ratings at 76.56 and draws the second-best morning line odds at 5/2 — the market agrees this is the logical runner-up. Trainer Fausto Gutierrez is well-represented on this card, and Samy Camacho gives this one a confident ride from the outside post. The 56 average speed figure is the best among the three picks and projects well over a one-mile turf trip.

show3Decisive MaiaraML 10/1

Decisive Maiara is a sneaky value play at 10/1 on the morning line, yet the TrackWiz rating of 75.85 is essentially identical to Mo Town Soul's 75.69 — it's a coin flip between the two for third. Trainer Joseph C. Catanese III drops this one into a maiden claiming spot that looks well-chosen, and Miguel Angel Vasquez gives the horse experienced guidance on the turf. At double-digit odds, Decisive Maiara is a legitimate trifecta play that could pay handsomely if it fills the third spot.

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Today's Gulfstream card has a clear headliner in Rodhan, our highest-rated free pick, but the real money may be lurking in the premium races where pace mismatches and overlay prices are waiting to be found. Mischievous Scout opens the day with strong value, and Rolando is the name to watch in the afternoon's Handicap feature. Three best bets are on the house — and the full nine-race breakdown, exotic tickets included, is live right now for TrackWiz subscribers.

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