Gulfstream Park Picks: Mr. Steele Stakes (05/16/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Mr. Steele Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis
Gulfstream Park Picks: Mr. Steele Stakes (05/16/2026)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $28.5k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 MY FOOLISH NOTION (9-2): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Ocasio and Miller team up on this one.
- #5 SARKIS (3-1): Contender. Well bred for this race. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #8 CADENCED (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #9 UFO (7-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 9
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta: 4 / 5,8,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:33 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $70k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 ACHIEVE (5-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #5 DITCHED (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #7 CITY MINUTE (2-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
- #4 STARSHIP MELODY (10-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3 / 5,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Claiming $26.5k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 NOT NOW NICK (8-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 MESSAGEFROMTHEKING (7-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Balanced pace figures.
- #9 LODATO (4-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #10 MESSAGE OF HOPE (15-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 3 – 9 – 10
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-1
Exacta: 8 / 3,9,10
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:41 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $36k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 AMERICAN DIRECTION (9-5): Top Pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #1 BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
- #3 EZ ORB NOT (2-1): Underneath. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #2 CLASSY PRINCE (6-1): Underneath. Maragh and O'Connell team up on this one. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 6-5
Exacta: 6 / 1,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:14 PM ET; Monroe Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #4 SILVER MOONLIGHT (8-5): Top Pick. Husbands puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been solid.
- #5 PUBLIC DEFENDER (4-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Comes home strong.
- #2 FANTASY PERFORMER (15-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #1 TURINO (9-2): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 1
The Plays
Win: #4 at 6-5
Exacta: 4 / 5,2
Pick 3 (Races 5-7): #4,5 with #7 with #10,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:45 PM ET; Starter Allowance $37k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #7 WALTER ME LAD (4-1): Best Bet of the Card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Meneses puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 FLY ERIK FLY (5-2): Major Player. Vasquez and Chapman team up on this one. Speed figures match this group well.
- #4 MCKELLEN (3-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 PEACETHRUSTRENGTH (7-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 4 – 8
The Plays
Win: #7 at 1-1
Exacta: 7 / 5,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:16 PM ET; Claiming $33k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #10 DAVID PEPPERMAN (4-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
- #3 MALCOLM X (5-2): Major Player. Vasquez and Zanelli team up on this one.
- #8 SARATOGA CRUISER (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 ANTONINO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 10 – 3 – 8 – 2
The Plays
Win: #10 at 3-1
Exacta: 10 / 3,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:46 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $68k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #1 LOST MONEY (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Comes in with solid form. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #5 HAPPY MISCHIEF (2-1): Major Player. Torrealba puts this one in with a chance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 KINGSWEARCROWNS (15-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 IRISH ADIEU (9-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Trifecta: 1 / 5,2 / 5,2,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:17 PM ET; Mr. Steele Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 HORSEPOWER (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Gonzalez and Orseno team up on this one.
- #1 TANK (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Top connections on the circuit with Camacho and David.
- #5 MISSED THE CUT (9-2): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. The 95 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #2 GRAN ORIENTE (5-2): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 5 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-5
Exacta Box: 8,1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:37 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 12 runners.
- #4 SURF'S UP (5-2): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #12 MAITRE D (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #2 READIER (5-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #3 AIR FORCE CRUISING (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 12 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 2-1
Exacta: 4 / 12,2,3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:07 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $31k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #13 MONEY TRAIL (4-1): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Gonzalez and Tomlinson. Solid closing kick.
- #2 LOOKING AT UNICITY (5-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #14 SENTA SAYS (2-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #10 SOVEREIGN GRACE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Debuting here, this mare is at short odds. Potential for talent.
Selections: 13 – 2 – 14 – 10
The Plays
Win: #13 at 3-1
Exacta: 13 / 2,10
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