Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Monday, December 26, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Penumbras Maker 0 0-1
1 1 Penumbras Maker 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Zipadoo 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Evie Does It 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mademoisellejackie 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 R Rose’ All Day 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Sun Bee 8.00 3 6-1
11 11 Tiger Tap 8.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Just North 8.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Metaphysical 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Claudette’s Lady 15.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Idle Chatter 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Poshly 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Soviet Excess 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Commanding General 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Royal Squeeze 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Ben Copenhagen 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Valid Exchange 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Del Griffith 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Joe Di Baggio 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Cactus Jack 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 No Decaf 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Starship Nugget 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Hotline to Heaven 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Dignified 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Awesome Apeal 3.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Look Up to Heaven 4.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Mudshaft 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Roses for Ashley 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She’s So Pretty 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Divine Exchange 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Serenade a Kitten 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Zodiac Princess 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Rose E Holiday 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Lovin Livin 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 La Rusia 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Domineering 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Tropical Park Oaks) – Tropical Park Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spirit And Glory (IRE) 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Candy Light 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Personal Best 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Omixochitl 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Surprisingly 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 My Philly Twirl 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Jumeirah 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Gunesh 20.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Frosted Oats 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Diamond Wow 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Loco Abarrio 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Power Humor 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 The Khozan One 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Mr. Rhodium 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Khozeiress 4.50 6.3 12-1
8 8 Capture the Lion 6.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Organist 8.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Uncaptured Star 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Dontkissdaminister 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Economic Hangover 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Built Different 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Lay the Groundwork 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Charmed Way 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Sals Dream Girl 4.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 Demogorgon 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Judge Judith 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Tropical Park Derby) – Tropical Park Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Grand Sonata 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dakota Gold 8.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Steady On 3.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Axthelm 5.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Churchtown 6.00 3.6 7-1
14 14 Native Thunder 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Red Danger 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Fort Washington 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 Stolen Base 20.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Grand David 15.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Golden Glider 20.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Night Jumper 15.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Venezuelan Triumph 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Marwad (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Awesome Indra 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Peachy Weachy 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Pens Street 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Kaeko 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Ninja Abarrio 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Hazardous Humor 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Simplify (ARG) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Backchat 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Board Certified 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Badbadbobby 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Quantum Theory 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Sir Samuel 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 El Segundo 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Mister J T 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Federal Exchange 20.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Eden Paradise 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Twelve O’Clock 30.00 12 23-1
13 13 Danley 30.00 13.2 25-1
16 16 Canyouhearmenow 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Karnak 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Gypsy Kitten 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Red Hurricane 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Van Dusen (GB) 1.60 SCRATCH

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.