XpressBet editor-in-chief Jeremy Plonk offers his best bets for Thursday, both of which come at Gulfstream Park.
Gulfstream Park Race No. 1 (12:10 p.m. ET)
#8 Naa Dudette (5-1 ML)
After a pair of even sprint efforts, this filly now stretches out around 2 turns at a route distance for the first time and adds ace local turf pilot Paco Lopez. The rider upgrade appears to be well-intended for her preparation to make a big leap forward. Win-Place bet.
Gulfstream Park Race No. 5 (2:05 p.m. ET)
#9 Uncle Armando (7-2 ML)
With the return of turf racing today at Gulfstream Park after more than 5 months on hiatus, knowing which trainers perform best here on turf can be an edge. Saffie Joseph Jr.'s turf horses have been exceptional in winters at Gulfstream; note Uncle Armando was a grass winner at Gulfstream in April of this year. Win bet.