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Free picks for all 9 races at Gulfstream Park on Friday, October 16, 2026, generated by the TracksideProfits handicapping software.

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Races
9
Surfaces
3 Dirt · 3 Turf · 3 All-weather
First post
12:20local time
Top purse · Race 8
OC 25k/N1X
Best Bet · Race 2
5The Coromoto
53% win est.
Value play · Race 8
2Barakah
20% win est.

Race-by-race picks

Race1 Md 125005 ½ furlongs · Dirt · Post 12:20 · 9 starters Low
  1. 4 Senor MoneyLeon S · Harris Keith W 26%win est.
  2. 7 Case LawFigueroa H · Moubarak Tareq 16%win est.
  3. 1 Mr. KhozanOcasio J · Campos Bernardo 15%win est.

Why Senor Money: Among the fastest on recent figures. Quickest early horse in a dirt sprint.

Value play7 Case Law 16% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Pedigree suits the distance.

Pace: Senor Money shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. With 2 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

Race2 Md 250005 furlongs · Turf · Post 12:50 · 7 starters Best BetHigh
  1. 5 The CoromotoGonzalez E · Barboza Victor Jr 53%win est.
  2. 7 I Love InesMartinez C · Rodriguez Angel M 23%win est.
  3. 2 Authentic GuitarMorelos J E · Zanelli Dante 9%win est.

Why The Coromoto: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with dirt-to-turf switches.

Pace: Falina Blue and My Honey Mother figure to go after the lead together. A stalker like I Love Ines could be the one to benefit.

Race3 Clm 62505 ½ furlongs · Dirt · Post 1:22 · 7 starters Medium
  1. 5 BonmatiMorelos J E · Castro Jose M 42%win est.
  2. 3 My Lady JamesSantos J · Garcia Pedro R 19%win est.
  3. 6 Slew DivaMartinez C · Narvaez Carlos 14%win est.

Why Bonmati: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with Slew Diva, Wicked Legacy and Five Eyes Onmichel, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as My Lady James.

Race4 Soc 28500C5 ½ furlongs · All-Weather · Post 1:54 · 6 starters Medium
  1. 1 Chloe's ToyVasquez M A · Sanchez Amador M 35%win est.
  2. 5 MoretasticCamacho S · Vitali Marcus J 23%win est.
  3. 4 Musical DesignReyes L · Jackson Gary G 15%win est.

Why Chloe's Toy: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures have risen three straight races. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: Chloe's Toy and Happy Ride figure to go after the lead together. A stalker like Storm West could be the one to benefit.

Race5 Md Sp Wt 50k5 furlongs · Turf · Post 2:26 · 10 starters Medium
  1. 3 Rhett DreamsHusbands M J · Joseph Saffie A Jr 29%win est.
  2. 1 MaxymissCamacho S · Minguet Ramon 14%win est.
  3. 6 Sass SassLeon S · Casse Mark 11%win est.

Why Rhett Dreams: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with second-time starters.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with American Reign, Maxymiss and Sassy Sof, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as Rhett Dreams. With 6 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

Race6 Clm 10000B6 furlongs · Dirt · Post 2:58 · 9 starters Medium
  1. 2 Sky Over KingstonCamacho S · Fawkes David 44%win est.
  2. 1 Lady ChanceReyes L · Pulgarin Sebastian 25%win est.
  3. 4 MithrilMeneses M · Chapman Beau J 9%win est.

Why Sky Over Kingston: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with Lady Chance, Valiant Honor and Sky Over Kingston, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as Frosty Belle.

Race7 Moc 50000C1 mile · Turf · Post 3:30 · 7 starters Medium
  1. 6 Mo Town SoulTorrealba J · Spatz Ronald B 43%win est.
  2. 4 IntricityHerrera D A · Fawkes David 22%win est.
  3. 3 Knows EverythingPerez E · Romans Dale 10%win est.

Why Mo Town Soul: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward. Returns from a layoff.

Value play7 Divine Secrets 8% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Takes a drop in class. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: Mo Town Soul and Kokomo Kitty figure to go after the lead together. A stalker like Happy Feet Hannah could be the one to benefit. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

Race8 OC 25k/N1X5 ½ furlongs · All-Weather · Post 4:04 · 9 starters High
  1. 6 Lucy's CookieMorelos J E · Abreu Fernando 48%win est.
  2. 2 BarakahHughes R · Joseph Saffie A Jr 20%win est.
  3. 8 Ocala GalaVasquez M A · Casse Mark 9%win est.

Why Lucy's Cookie: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Value play2 Barakah 20% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Pedigree suits the distance. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: La Dolce Vita and Ocala Gala figure to go after the lead together. A stalker like Lucy's Cookie could be the one to benefit.

Race9 Md 175005 ½ furlongs · All-Weather · Post 4:36 · 10 starters Low
  1. 10 MakeitlookezHusbands M J · Joseph Saffie A Jr 26%win est.
  2. 8 Baby PrincessJuarez N · Spatz Ronald B 18%win est.
  3. 4 Sheila MagicGonzalez E · Braddy J David 17%win est.

Why Makeitlookez: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with dirt runners.

Value play4 Sheila Magic 17% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Figures have risen three straight races.

Pace: Plenty of early speed with Makeitlookez, My Sweet Belle and Siena Belle, so the pace should be contested. That sets up for a closer such as Sheila Magic.

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Updated Oct 14, 2026