Gulfstream Park Picks: Miss Gracie Stakes (8/22/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Miss Gracie Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks: Miss Gracie Stakes (8/22/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks: Miss Gracie Stakes (8/22/2026)

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $28.5k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #5 RELENTLESS LADY (2-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 76 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #3 OUR PERFECT AMANDA (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #1 ELUSIVE CHALICE (5-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #8 DECISIVE MAIARA (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 3,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $68k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 SAM'S HONOR (7-2): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #2 IRISH ADIEU (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #6 I'M A GUNNER (9-2): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 WIN RUNNER (6-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7 / 6,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:35 PM ET; Claiming $33k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 SKY OVER KINGSTON (2-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 R TUN WHO (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #2 LADY QUESTION (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #5 MISS MAGICAL (4-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-5

Pick 3 (Races 3-5): #7,3 with #3 with #1,4

Exacta: 7 / 3,5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #3 EYEWAY (4-1): Best Bet of the Card. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #7 MARENGO (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #6 REAL GONE (5-2): Contender. Torrealba puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #1 NOFILTERNEEDED (5-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3 / 7,6,1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Claiming $27.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 MISCHIEVOUS SCOUT (12-1): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
  • #4 LOOKS TO KILL (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #3 GIDDY UP BABY (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 TINKATWO (2-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 4,3,6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #2 CONVICTION (7-5): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #1 EZ DAVID (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #3 STIR FLAY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #8 JET FUEL (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2 / 1,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:55 PM ET; Miss Gracie Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 LAIGINA (2-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #4 CALL THE BULLPEN (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #1 BAYOU BRIGID (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #8 BERT'S KNOTY GIRL (10-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 4,1,8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #2 PIKE (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #6 HAPPY MEMORIES (2-1): Contender. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #1 WOODSTER (4-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #7 ONLY THE LONELY (7-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Trifecta: 2 / 6,1 / 6,1,7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:05 PM ET; Allowance $65k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 DAKOTA'S LIL AUROR (5-2): Top Pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #1 JESTINA (7-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #8 FROSTY BELLE (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
  • #3 MAJOR PRYCE (9-2): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta: 4 / 8,3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:40 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $31k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 SHINYHAPPYGROOVY (9-5): Top Pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #5 ZENICK (4-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 AMBERSSOHN (9-2): Underneath. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #7 TURN AND RUN (12-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 5,3

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