Venue and Race Overview
Gulfstream Park is located at 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. The Ginger Brew Stakes, a $175,000 stakes race for 3-year-old fillies, is scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a post time of 2:48 PM ET. This one-mile turf event serves as an early prep for sophomore fillies on the grass, often highlighting talent bound for longer routes later in the season. The race is run on Gulfstream’s outer turf course, which typically favors horses with tactical speed or strong closing kicks, especially if the rail is in play and the surface is firm.
Expected Weather and Track Conditions
Forecasts for Hallandale Beach, FL, on January 3, 2026, indicate a high of 77°F and a low of 54°F, with scattered clouds and a low chance of precipitation (0%). Winds are expected at around 8 mph, with 50% humidity. These mild, dry conditions should result in a firm turf course, playing fair to all running styles without significant biases, though speed can hold well on Gulfstream turf in good weather.
Field Analysis
The field of eight features promising turf specialists, with Sister Troienne entering on a three-race win streak and standing out as the class. Spirit Doll and R Slew of Cash, both from the Saffie Joseph Jr. barn, pose the main threats based on recent turf form. The one-mile distance suits stretch runners, but early pace from horses like Bert’s Knoty Girl could set up closers. Below is a detailed breakdown, including post position, jockey, trainer, estimated morning line odds (based on form and previews, as official lines may vary; Sister Troienne favored at 2-1), weight (all at 120 lbs per conditions), recent finishes (drawn from past performances), and analysis.
| Post | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line Odds | Weight | Recent Finishes | Analysis |
| 1 | Storm’s Wake | Nik Juarez | Brian A. Lynch | 12-1 | 120 lbs | 11/29/25: 2nd (GP, 1 1/16m Stk, beaten 5¼L, speed 62); 10/25/25: 9th (GP, 1m Stk turf, beaten 3L, speed 88); 8/27/25: 7th (Sar, 1m Stk turf, beaten 7L, speed 84). | This filly by Oscar Performance has shown flashes in stakes but often tires late. Inside post helps save ground, but she needs a career-best to compete with top contenders. Trainer Lynch (strong on turf) and jockey Juarez add value for exotics. Owner: William K. Werner. Earnings: ~$50,000. |
| 2 | Bert’s Knoty Girl | Yolber Torres | Jeff Engler | 15-1 | 120 lbs | 12/6/25: 7th (GP, 1m Aoc turf, beaten 3L, speed 82); 9/27/25: 9th (GP, 1m Msw gd, beaten 2L, speed 51); 9/6/25: 9th (GP, 1m Msw ft, beaten 5L, speed 59); 8/15/25: 9th (GP, 7f Msw ft, beaten 7L, speed 81). | A Mitole filly with inconsistent form, often placing mid-pack in maidens. She has early speed but fades; post 2 allows pressing, but class rise is steep. Trainer Engler targets spots like this, but she’s likely overmatched. Owner: REH LLC. Earnings: ~$30,000. |
| 3 | R Slew of Cash | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | 4-1 | 120 lbs | 11/27/25: 7th (GP, 1m 70yd Stk ft, beaten 2L, speed 59); 10/25/25: 1st (GP, 7f Msw turf, won by 1L, speed 62). | This Knicks Go filly broke her maiden impressively on GP turf and was beaten by Sister Troienne on all-weather last out. Switching back to grass with top jockey Gaffalione (high win rate at GP) gives her upside; expect a stalking trip. Strong contender to reverse form. Owner: Not specified. Earnings: ~$60,000. |
| 4 | Spirit Doll | Edgard J. Zayas | Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. | 3-1 | 120 lbs | 11/1/25: 1st (GP, 1m Our Dear Peggy Stk turf, won by 6½L); Prior: Allowance placings on dirt/synth. | By Tiz the Law, she exploded on turf debut in the Our Dear Peggy, drawing off strongly. Two months off to mature; trainer Joseph Jr. (hot with fillies) and jockey Zayas (GP expert) make her a major player. Versatile style suits the pace. Owner: Not specified. Earnings: ~$100,000. |
| 5 | Bayou Brigid | Luca Panici | Heather Smullen | 20-1 | 120 lbs | 10/25/25: 9th (GP, 1m Stk turf, beaten 3L, speed 88); 8/27/25: 7th (Sar, 1m Stk turf, beaten 7L, speed 84); 8/8/25: 7th (GP, 1m 70yd Msw ft, beaten 5L, speed 64). | A Neolithic filly with modest stakes efforts, often settling for minor awards. Jockey Panici rides her regularly, but she needs significant improvement. Best as a longshot for underneath in exotics. Owner: Not specified. Earnings: ~$20,000. |
| 6 | Sister Troienne | Mario Gutierrez | Brian A. Lynch | 2-1 | 120 lbs | 11/27/25: 1st (GP, 1m 70yd $100k Stk ft, won by 1L, speed 66); 10/22/25: 1st (Kee, 1m 70yd Alw gd, won by 1L, speed 82); 9/20/25: 1st (CD, 1m Msw turf, won by 1L, speed 62); 8/23/25: 9th (Elp, 6f Msw ft, beaten 3L, speed 54). | The Munnings filly is on fire with three straight dominant wins, including a stakes on GP all-weather. No one has gotten close lately; trainer Lynch excels on turf, and jockey Gutierrez fits her front-running style. The one to beat (~35% win chance). Owner: Not specified. Earnings: ~$150,000. |
| 7 | Laigina | Junior Alvarado | Patrick L. Biancone | 8-1 | 120 lbs | 12/4/25: 1st (GP, 7f MdnOC, won, speed 87); Prior: Maiden efforts with placings. | By Leinster, she broke through in a maiden optional claimer at GP. Stepping up in class but has tactical speed; jockey Alvarado (solid closer) and trainer Biancone (stakes savvy) give her upset potential if pace collapses. Owner: Not specified. Earnings: ~$40,000. |
| 8 | Tideoftime | Jorge Ruiz | James J. Toner | 10-1 | 120 lbs | 11/27/25: 4th (GP, 1m 70yd Stk ft, beaten 1L, speed 59); 10/25/25: 3rd (GP, 7f Msw turf, beaten 1L, speed 62); 9/27/25: 5th (GP, 1m Msw gd, beaten 2L, speed 43). | This Mendelssohn filly shows steady improvement, rallying for minor shares. Outer post aids her closing kick; trainer Toner (patient developer) targets turf miles. Value for exotics if top ones falter. Owner: Not specified. Earnings: ~$35,000. |
