Gulfstream Park Picks for Saturday, March 14:

WHAT’S A LIFELONG SPORTS FAN TO DO? Saturday’s lineup is proof positive that there’s life after the NFL. Mr. Ed’s TV FEAST: The Players Championship (TPC) from dawn to dusk; horse racing from noon to midnight; and NCAA bracketology around the clock for the next week. Mr. Ed’s picks: Rickie Fowler, Viktor Hovland and the 17th hole at TPC. Gulfstream Park and Virginia Derby selections (see below). Roundball FINAL FOUR: Michigan, Duke, Arizona and any team other than Faux Miami (of Ohio). He’ll be settled in front of his BIG screen, remote in hand, laptop open to DraftKings, a fifth of Buffalo Trace and shot glass for sipping. Add a kraut dog or two and a contented cat on his lap, it’s Mr. Ed’s 18-hour-a-day Mid-March wagering marathon! It’s second only to reporting live for VSiN from Circa — and a bit cheaper. Sunday’s plan? Repeat of Saturday: Sleep, eat, drink, wager, pray, win.

HORSING AROUND: Mr. Ed considered playing the Virginia Derby and the Colonial Downs card until he took a glance at the track’s lackluster 10-race program. (For those who are interested, my top three VA Derby picks are below). As for Gulfstream, Mr. Ed found several selections costing nearly $200 in wagers. His BEST BET is a Pick 4 (Races 9-12) to close out the card. First post on the challenging 12-race program is 12:50 p.m. ET/9:50 a.m. PT. Here’s a look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive VSiN picks.

Mr. Ed’s Selections for Gulfstream Park, Friday (3/14)

(Note: Top jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. is OFF all his weekend mounts due to injury.)

Race 1 $34K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 3YO fillies going 1 1/16-mile on the grass 

Nothing quite like hitting the early DD to get the gambling juices flowing. Mr. Ed likes a pair in Leg 1: #4 STARSHIP DAYTONA (9-2 morning line) for high-percentage trainer Nick Tomlinson with Luca Panici riding, and #5 COLONIAL SENSE (3-1), consistent closer with rider upgrade to HOFer Javier Castellano. Makes “cents” to me.

GULFSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 4,5/8,10. ($20)

Race 2 (1:20 p.m. ET/10:20 a.m. PT) — $29K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 3YO fillies going 5½ furlongs on the turf

To complete DD, Mr. Ed likes either #8 LITTLE GUSSIE (4-1 morning line) with Nick Tomlinson and Dylan Davis, or #10 MISS CANDY GIRL (5-1), Bill Tharrenos trains and Edgar Perez rides. Either one gets job done.

Race 3 (1:51 p.m. ET/10:51 a.m. PT) — $125K ANY LIMIT STAKES for 3YO fillies going 6 furlongs 

Mr. Ed likes #5 MYTHICAL (9-5 morning line) for excellent trainer Jorge Delgado who retains Edgar Zayas in the saddle. Winner of five of seven, this gal’s the real deal.

GULFSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)

Race 4 (2:22 p.m. ET/11:22 a.m. PT) — $24.5K CLAIMING for 3YOs & Up going 5 furlongs on the Tapeda surface 

It’s no secret Mr. Ed is a Katie Davis fan. She’s regular rider of #3 LODATO (5-2 morning line) with three in-the-money finishes. Gelding likes to lead.

GULFSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)

Race 5 (2:52 p.m. ET/11:52 a.m. PT) — $84K for 3YO MAIDENS SPECIAL WEIGHT going 5 furlongs on the grass

British-import, expensive #7 PARIS CARVER (2-1 morning line) recently claimed by Jorge Delgado, looks like a winner in third start. Talented young rider David Egan picks up mount. All the pieces fit together.

GULFSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)

Race 6 (3:22 p.m. ET/12:22 p.m. PT) — $27K CLAIMING for 4YOs & Up going 5 ½ furlongs on the Tapeda surface

Mr. Ed likes trio: #1 SCHNITTKER (8-1 morning line) with David Egan riding; #6 FULANITO (7-2) with Luis Saez up, and #8 INCHON (4-1) with Tyler Gaffalione in saddle. Strictly a riders’ race.

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GULSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)

Race 8 (4:23 p.m. ET/1:23 p.m. PT) — $125K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 4YOs & Up going 5 furlongs on the turf

Other than a rare troubled trip in last, there’s little not to like for #2 SHADES OF JADE (7-2 morning line), Phillip Antonacci trainee. Tyler Gaffalione picks up mount for injured Irad Ortiz, Jr. Filly gets back on track after pair of dull efforts.

GULFSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)

Race 9 (4:54 p.m. ET/1:54 p.m. PT) — $125K HUTCHESON STAKES for 3YOs going 6 furlongs

$0.50 PICK 4*

R9: 1,3,7

R10: 1,2,7

R11: 4,5,7

R12: 1,4,11 ($40.50)

*In the event of a scratch, post-time favorite is the substitute pick.

Race 12 (6:25 p.m. ET/3:25 p.m. PT) — $125K CAPTIVA ISLAND STAKES for fillies and mares, 4YOs & Up going 5 furlongs

Mr. Ed’s betting on three for the money: #1 MOON SPUN (9-5 morning line) for cash-cow Brian Lynch barn with HOF rider Javier Castellano; #4 GREAT VENEZUELA (8-1) for trainer Victor Barboza, and #11 PANDORA’S GIFT for super team of Miguel Clement and Tyler Gaffalione. It’s time to pay the piper.

GULFSTREAM PARK SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)

TOTAL WAGERS: $180.50

BONUS BET

Race 9 COLONIAL DOWNS (5:10 p.m. ET/2:10 p.m. PT)

$500K for 3YOs going 1⅛ mile

Mr. Ed’s Selections:

WIN: #5 HIGH CAMP, J. Velasquez (9-2)

PLACE: #1 BUETANE, Flavien Prat (5-2)SHOW: #9 OCELLI, Joseph Ramos (15-1)

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