Gulfstream & Oaklawn Park Picks Today – 1/3/26 | Ginger Brew, Mucho Macho Man & Smarty Jones Stakes

Gulfstream Park Race 6 Ginger Brew Stakes

4 Spirit Doll looked mighty impressive when switching  surfaces to the green last out, winning a local Stakes here by a resounding 6 and a half lengths. I love this Filly’s chances to upset the likely favorite in here.

6 Sister Troienne has reeled off 3 straight victories and has showed her versatility by winning on turf and the synthetic surface here at Gulfstream. She’s the deserving morning line favorite and I’ll try to beat her today with the aforementioned. Win Contender

8 Tideoftime was last seen finishing a decent 4th in the Chelsey Flower Stakes versus a salty group of horses. This gal should be part of the mix today. Don’t Ignore

Selections 4,6,8,2

Gulfstream Park Race 10 Mucho Macho Man Stakes

6 Tripp’s Promise hasn’t been able to run back to his Maiden score in 2 starts versus winners but he is closer in a race full of want-the-lead types. The pace should likely be hot early today and I like this one’s chances to run them down in the stretch drive at a price. Win Contender

1 Commandment broke maiden last out by over 5-lengths in just his second career start at Churchill. Colt routes for the first time today which should not be a problem as this Brad Cox trainee is Bred to go long. Cox hits at a sweet 30% winners when his runners route for the first time. Win Contender 

2 Cabourg has faced tougher than these in his last 2 races and ran respectable, don’t leave this Colt out of your exotic wagers. Major Threat

Selections 6,1,2,3

Oaklawn Park Race 9 Commodore Overnight Stakes

5 Concrete Glory is a front runner who hasn’t been able to compete in Graded competition but when this Gelding runs versus non-graded foes, he’s tough as nails on the front end. He gets Jockey Luis Seaz, who is stellar with front running speed types, in the irons today. He’ll play catch me if you can, I believe they don’t. Win Contender

11 Navy Seal has been no worse than 3rd in his last 10 starts while sporting 3 trips to the winners circle. He should be a player here as he makes his second start off the pine today. Win  Contender

3 Echo Again is the only horse in here to run a triple digit speed figure and his late pace numbers are the highest of his competitors today. He will definitely benefit if someone decides to press the front runner early. Major Threat

Selections 5-11-3-1

Oaklawn Park Race 10 Smarty Jones Stakes

1 Universe has been facing better horses in Grade 1,2 and 3 competition and has run well in all of those races. I hate the post draw coming from the 1 hole but this Colt has aclass edge versus his rivals today. Win Contender 
7 Strategic Risk must be considered after his dominating 9- length win in a Restricted Stakes race down in South Florida.Win Contender

9 Sleepingonfreedom is a Churchill shipper who has yet to run a bad race and has been training exceptionally. Major Threat

3 Boca Beach Club exits from a good second when facing winners for the first time in the Advent Stakes while sprinting here after Oaklawn. He routes today for a trainer that only hits at 6% first time routing. Use in the deep exoctics

Selections 1-7-9-3

Stogie Wagers for Today

Gulfstream Race 6

$10WP #4 Spirit Doll
$1 Trifecta Box 4,6,8 =$26

Oaklawn Race 10

$10WPS #1 Universe
$2 Exacta Box 1,7,9
.50cent Superfecta Box 1,3,7,9= $54

Today’s Bankroll $80