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Gulfstream Park Picks- Mr. Steele Stakes (5/17/2025)
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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 P.M. ET; Claiming $31k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
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#4 DISATTACHED (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
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#3 KATHEEB (2-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
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#5 STEELIN BASES (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
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#2 RICHARD AVE (8-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 5 – 2
The Plays:
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Win: #4 at 3-1
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Exacta: 4/2,5
- Pick 3: 2,3,4,5/2/1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:31 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
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#2 MOHAWK RIVER (4-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#1 PLEX (9-2): Contender. Productive recent form. Seems to be up against the right competition.
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#5 MUSTANG BAY (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
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#8 FIGHTING WORDS (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 5 – 8
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 8-5
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Exacta: 2/1,5,8
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Trifecta:2/1,5/1,5,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:00 P.M. ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.
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#1 MR NARCISSISTIC (7-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating. Should be able to work out a trip.
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#2 ONE WHIRLWIND RIDE (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
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#3 THREE ZERO (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
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#4 CHAPLIN (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 7-5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:32 P.M. ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $42k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
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#2 LOVE ACTUALLY (9-5): Prime Win Player. Solid closing kick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#3 TREE C’S KAI (8-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#6 NAVAL HOSPITAL (8-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
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#8 LAILA BELLA GIRL (3-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 8
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 8-5
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Exacta Box: 2, 3, 6
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Trifecta Box: 2/3,6,8/3,6,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:00 P.M. ET; Claiming $36k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
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#4 GARUDA (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#1 SPEIGHTFULELECTION (15-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
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#6 BAL DE MAR (5-2): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
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#7 BOOT’S ON THE MOON (6-1): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 7
The Plays:
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Win: #4 at 3-1
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Exacta Box: 1,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:34 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $56k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
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#6 INSURMOUNTABLE (10-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
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#3 LUZ DE GUIA (4-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#2 R DELRAY (7-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
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#1 KEEP ON MOVING (2-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 1
The Plays:
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Win: #6 at 4-1
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Exacta Box: 2, 3, 6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:03 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
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#9 SMILING ELLIE (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
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#6 ASHIMA (9-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#1 RACHELS SONG (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
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#4 STARSHIP BOEING (20-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 1 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #9 at 2-1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:37 P.M. ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
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#2 ON THE NILE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
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#9 DIALITHIC (4-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#1 LADY O’BRIEN (8-1): Contender. The price makes this one interesting.
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#4 CHINA BLUE (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 9 – 1 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #2 at 9-5
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Exacta Box: 1, 2, 9
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Trifecta: 2/1,9/1,4,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:09 P.M. ET; Roar Stakes $75k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
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#5 ORTLEY AVENUE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#1 TURBULENT FORCE (2-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
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#4 MOST HANDSOME (4-1): Contender. Logical in this spot.
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#3 RELATOR (20-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 3
The Plays:
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Win: #5 at 9-5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:45 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
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#9 SECRET CHAT (10-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
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#10 LIGHTNING TONES (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#7 HADES (5-2): Contender. Likely in the mix early.
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#4 POSITIVE REVIEW (12-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 9 – 10 – 7 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #9 at 9-2
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Exacta Box: 7, 9, 10
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:17 P.M. ET; Mr. Steele Stakes $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
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#4 LORENZ (6-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition.
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#3 ABRUMAR (2-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#2 CASH EQUITY (9-5): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
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#8 DEGREE OF RISK (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 2 – 8
The Plays:
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Win: #4 at 9-5
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Exacta Box: 4/2,3
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Trifecta Box: 4/2,3/2,3,8 and 2,3/4/2,3,8
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