Gulfstream Park & Santa Anita Stakes Picks: Swale, Forward Gal, Holy Bull & More For 1/31/26

Gulfstream Park Race 8 Swale Stakes

6 Solitude Dude has been dominating in two careers starts, winning on debut by over nine lengths then a eight length victory when taking on winners for the first time while clocking in with a 97 Bris speed figure. Top Pick

1 Class President is the one horse who can possibly upset the aforementioned.  Colt finished well when winning his debut at mile here at Gulfstream. He’s out of Uncle Mo whose young siblings tend to move forward at a quick rate, so I expect a strong showing from this Todd Pletcher trainee today. Win Contender 

4 Hammond has been getting better in each consecutive start, hilighted by 2-length win in the Juvenile Sprint Stakes here. Colt is proven runner on an off-track which could be the case this afternoon. Don’t Ignore

Selections 6-1-4-5

Gulfstream Park Race 10 Forward Gal Stakes Grade 3

5 Sneaky Good might be just that today. Filly is unbeaten in two career outings but her speed figures are far from the best in this competitive Grade 3. However, if the two favorites in here hook up early, I love this one’s chances to move forward today at a price. Win Contender 

4 Mythical is Grade 3 winner as a 2 year old and has started 2025 with two straight victories both here at Gulfstream by a combined 14 lengths. If no one goes with this gal early, it’s lights out for the rest of her rivals. Win Contender

6 On Time Girl is but a length away from being unbeaten in 4 lifetime starts. This versatile Filly has run well at 3 different venues and will try to make it 4 today. She likes to be on or near the lead and will have to be careful not to get into an early speed duel with the likely front runner. Win Contender 

Selections 5-4-6-8

Gulfstream Park Race 11 Sweetest Chant Stakes

1 One Sweet Girl has reeled off three straight victories while climbing the class ladder. What really impressed me was this Filly’s most recent start. She was last throughout due to a pedestrian pace upfront, yet she was able to rally into those slow fractions and finished with a near triple digit late pace figure. She’ll get a better pace today to set up her late kick. Don’t let that misleading speed figure of 82 deter you from considering this gal. Live Longshot 

10 Aggressive Lime is another in here who will benefit from a hot early pace. Don’t sleep on this Churchill shipper. Win Contender 

8 Sister Troienne has won 4 in a row which includes 2 wins here at GP, one on the turf and one on the Tapeta surface. Major Threat

Selections 1-10-8-11. OFF Turf 8-1-5-4

Gulfstream Park Race 12 Holy Bull Stakes Grade 3

7 Nearly is a perfect 2-2 here at Gulfstream Park and destroyed winners at first asking by 5 lengths while clocking in with a 110 late pace figure. This Colt is improving in each race and I believe he’ll relish the two turns today. Top Pick

1 Incredibolt is another in here with a strong late foot. Colt was last seen winning the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes at Churchill.  This son of Bolt d’ Oro has raised his dirt speed figures in each consecutive start. Win Contender 

5 Cannoneer raised his dirt speed figure by a whopping 26 points from start 1 to 2 while breaking his maiden by over 7 lengths at Churchill. A repeat of that effort will make him tough to beat today. He’ll have to go farther than he has in the past and likely deal with an off track. I’ll try to beat him today.

Selections 7-1-5-4

Santa Anita Race 7 Megahertz Stakes

4 Will Then exits from a strong 3rd in the Grade 1 American Oaks contested at a mile and a quarter over the blades here at SA. I love the cut back to mile and that money Mike Smith jumps on board. Top Pick

7 Vibez was a bit overmatced last out in the Grade 1 Matriarch , but fits well with these. Win Contender

3 Princess Moche is in good form and could surprise in here at a price. Don’t Ignore 

Selections 4-7-3-2

STOGIE’S PLAYS FOR TODAY

Gulfstream Park Race 10

$5 WPS #5 Sneaky Good
$2 Exacta Box 4-5-6
$1 Trifecta Box 4-5-6= $28

Gulfstream Park Race 11

$5 WPS #1 One Sweet Girl.       OFF Turf Wagers
$1 Exacta Box 1-8-10.                  $5 WPS #8 Sister Troienne 
$1 Trifecta Box 1-8-10=$27            $1 Exacta Box 1-5-8
                                                         $1 Trifecta Box 1-5-8=$27

Gulfstream Park Race 12

$20WP #7 Nearly
$5 Exacta 7-1 =$45

TODAYS BANKROLL $100