Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 8, 2022

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, speed ratings, recency, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Boy o’ Boy 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Certain 15.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Solomons Gold 20.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Island Swagger 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Poker Nite At Toms 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Souper Quest 3.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Darkdeserthighway 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Smokin Cloud 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Pucaro 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brasstown 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Untitled 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Frosted Armour 1.40 2.7 5-1
7 7 High Yield Kitten 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Braccio Di Ferro 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Appraisal 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Rumble Strip Ron 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Royal Quality 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Frosted Faith 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Covert Kat 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Awesome Crusader 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Grande Soiree 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Inspired Mischief 5.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Magna Ruler 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Uncle B 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Feast 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 City Drifter 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 No Angel 4.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Guildsman (FR) 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Smoky Blues 15.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 So Street 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Wora 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Worlds On High 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Sea Cottage (IRE) 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Quantum Theory 8.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Sir Samuel 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Dream of a Day 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 C My Meister 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Oskee Wow Wow 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Fast N Steady 30.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Eden Paradise 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Hollywoodhellraisr 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bird Wildcat 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dem a Wonder 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hay Hay Paula 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 My Destiny 2.50 5.8 11-1
2 2 American Tap 6.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Awesome Annmarie 10.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Ninja Abarrio 6.00 7 13-1
7 7 Simplify (ARG) 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Toquether (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Strike Jak 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Hoax 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Anotherdaygoneby 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Le Boiana 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Whatchamacall 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Jellybean 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mish 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Klugman 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Super Corinto (ARG) 2.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Laughing Boy 20.00 4 7-1
4 4 Clapton 4.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Jesus’ Team 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Brooklyn Strong 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Royal Luck (CHI) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Inscrutable 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Marvelous Lady 10.00 3 6-1
9 9 Pawky 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Zosterop 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Gem Cat 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Always Royal 8.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Wolf Rayet 6.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Valiant Shi Shi 12.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 No Wasabi for Me 4.00 9 17-1

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.