Gulfstream Park Picks Sat, Oct 17

1. 9 TizocMeneses M · Gutierrez Fausto 30%win est.
2. 1 Vekoma CityOcasio J · Gambolati Cam 16%win est.
3. 6 Majestic RulerVasquez M A · D'Angelo Jose F 12%win est.

Why Tizoc: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Pedigree suits the distance.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Tizoc may be the one sent to the front. With 4 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 6 Bail Us OutHerrera D A · Dibona Robert S 54%win est.
2. 5 Spy NovelGonzalez E · Yanez Reynaldo 13%win est.
3. 3 War WarriorMorelos J E · Morrison Michael S 10%win est.

Why Bail Us Out: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with last-out winners.

Value play3 War Warrior 10% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Proven on the surface.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with Spy Novel, Steelin Bases and Peacethrustrength, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as Eton. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

1. 7 Golden DecreeOcasio J · Dibona Robert S 33%win est.
2. 3 PikeCamacho S · Abreu Fernando 28%win est.
3. 4 Mediterranean SeaHusbands M J · Joseph Saffie A Jr 15%win est.

Why Golden Decree: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures have risen three straight races.

Pace: Barjouj shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest.

1. 10 LodatoVasquez M A · Hurtak Daniel C 26%win est.
2. 11 Finest GambleTorrealba J · Barboza Victor Jr 16%win est.
3. 2 Sky MastersonHerrera D A · Crichton Rohan G 14%win est.

Why Lodato: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Proven on the surface.

Value play9 Sponge Time 11% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Proven on the surface.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Ruleroftheuniverse may be the one sent to the front.

1. 9 I'm Not Tell YouGonzalez E · Ramsey Nolan 40%win est.
2. 8 Katie's DelightRojas R · Wilensky Sam 27%win est.
3. 7 GuerreraFigueroa H · Perez Carlos L 6%win est.

Why I'm Not Tell You: Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures moving forward.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Midnight Laugh may be the one sent to the front. With 4 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 6 World TravelerCamacho S · Barboza Victor Jr 34%win est.
2. 2 Das Ist Alles AllyVasquez M A · Crichton Rohan G 19%win est.
3. 1 Terrie TGonzalez E · Lusk Brian R 18%win est.

Why World Traveler: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures have risen three straight races.

Value play1 Terrie T 18% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures moving forward.

Pace: Answer the Call and Terrie T figure to go after the lead together. Whichever one settles better should have the edge late.

1. 7 ExpectationsTorrealba J · Biancone Patrick L 29%win est.
2. 9 Lucky LollipopCamacho S · David Carlos A 26%win est.
3. 6 Practical BlingGil C · Van Winkle David W 19%win est.

Why Expectations: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Quickest early horse in a dirt sprint.

Pace: Expectations shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. With 3 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 8 Practically DarkHusbands M J · Joseph Saffie A Jr 32%win est.
2. 4 JalapenoCamacho S · David Carlos A 19%win est.
3. 7 Proud AmericanGonzalez E · Eppler Mary E 19%win est.

Why Practically Dark: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with last-out winners. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: Jalapeno shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. With 2 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 8 Dream DancerReyes L · D'Angelo Jose F 23%win est.
2. 4 Beekman StreetHerrera D A · Klesaris Steve 22%win est.
3. 1 Give Me OptionsPerez E · Collazo Henry 15%win est.

Why Dream Dancer: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Takes a drop in class.

Value play1 Give Me Options 15% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures have risen three straight races. Proven on the surface.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so High Greatness may be the one sent to the front. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.