August 18, 2017 Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks.
Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.
Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.
Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.
Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.
RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Walterjeep | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Tale of Kantharos | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Southern Sea | 2.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Osvaldo | 10.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Polished Steel | 4.50 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Mr Palm Beach | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Fuzzy Irish Rascal | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Moirai | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Dog Soldier | 2.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Phish Fan | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | My Johnny Be Good | 15.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 2 | 2 | Beaukati | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cunaviche | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Swagbag | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Donegal Hall | 4.50 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Devilish Romance | 1.20 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Athera | 4.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | R Way to Escape | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Queens Quarters | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 4 | Dancing Queenie | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Pop’s Irish Rose | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Starla | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Nightstorm | 20.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | Scr |
| 9 | 9 | Dressed in Heels | 1.60 | 6.7 | 13-1 | Scr |
| 10 | 10 | Vicky Queen | 4.50 | 7.7 | 15-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | For the Gipper | 3.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Dubull | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Coyote Quick Step | 12.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ring It In | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Gemstone Linda | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Resident | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Meant Tobe Mine | 5.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Xanadu Express | 15.00 | 7.1 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Arpinella | 3.50 | 1.6 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Diamond Square | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Without Remorse | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Close Watch | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Gran Chief | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | House Account | 10.00 | 6 | 11-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 6 | Mr. Papillon | 12.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Hope Is Rising | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Splash Rules | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Field Trip | 12.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | General Obvious | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Prudhoe Bay | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | More Applause | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Sonido | 4.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Li’l Meatball | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Threat | 8.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Wildcat Wave | 4.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Princess Knoll | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Fiore | 3.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Rruntoperfection | 20.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Touch of Quality | 3.50 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Clouded Appeal | 10.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | La Zoraya | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Elite Heir | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Para Vivir | 20.00 | 8.4 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Saraguaro | 1.40 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Grand Nene | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Majesto | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Moonshine Martini | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Zipping | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Red Crescent | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Aces for John | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Unbridled Holiday | 6.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | L. A. House | 15.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Cosita Rica | 2.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Honor Causeway | 20.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | Scr |
| 12 | 11 | Lawless Lady | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Zarabanda | 20.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Our Graycious Girl | 3.50 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Faithful Sue | 4.50 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Sheplayswithfire | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Oh What Ah Moment | 30.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Phenomenal Gem | 6.00 | 8.7 | 16-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Nicky’s Warrior | 8.00 | 9.7 | 18-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Miss Lotus Flower | 30.00 | 10.6 | 20-1 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.