Ron Nicoletti: Gulfstream Bet $25, Get $5 Full-Card Picks | Saturday, January 17, 2026

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The Pegasus World Cup Bankroll Builder continues Saturday for 1/ST BET and Xpressbet players. Bet $25 on the Gulfstream Park card and receive a $5 wagering credit to be deposited prior to the Jan. 24 huge day of racing in South Florida. The PWC Bankroll Builder will be offered each racing day through Jan. 23, giving 10 opportunities for players to earn up to $50 in credits. To help you along the way, Gulfstream Park track handicapper Ron Nicoletti has his Saturday full-card picks.

Race 1:
6 Lisa Connects
4 Colonial Sense
9 Smiling Rosie

Race 2:
8 Four Beach Friends
9 Lodato
7 Freedom Street

Race 3:
3 Il Vagabundo
5 Pronti O Meno
6 Chicken Dance

Race 4:
5 Spirit of the Law
2 Heaven’s Champion
7 Simo

Race 5:
5 Fortuny
8 Gondorff
3 Congressional

Race 6:
6 Tinki Abarrio
1 Princess Cairo
5 Miguel’s Belle

Race 7:
6 Navy Cross
12 Rock the Stars
11 Will of a Warrior

Race 8:
2 Time to Win
1 Beastly Speed
7 Steeze

Race 9: The Sunshine Turf
3 Echo Lane (BB)
8 Neoequos
4 Seminole Chief

Race 10: The Sunshine Sprint
1 Damon’s Mound
6 Ms. Bucchero
4 Neshume

Race 11:
4 Gallant Lad (LS)
6 Pitkin
10 Limited Edition

Best Bet: R9: 3 Echo Lane
-- Back with state-breds after winning 2 of 4 – as the favorite - on Churchill turf
-- Winner of 3 of 6 grass races locally
-- Barn is 20% with the layoff.

Longshot: R11: 4 Gallant Lad
-- Stretches out off a troubled return (steadied) going a mile.
-- The figure he posted (72) indicates he can compete with this group.
-- Should sit a key stalking trip off the speed.

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