Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 19, 2023

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
8 8 Titan 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Full Nelson 1.80 2.2 4-1
7 7 Reminder 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Divo d’Oro 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Brawn 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Freedom Principle 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Jake’s Affection 20.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Papalote 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Keanu 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Badbadbobby 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Kinison 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Make Decisions 1.80 4.8 9-1
2 2 Holiday Fantasy 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Super Spreader 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vito’s Brother 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Lighting Clouds 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Big Toby 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Hunca Munca 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Dixie Preach 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Cinzento 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 No Problem Joe 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Joe Di Baggio 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Earth 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Sarawat 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lee Ann’s Warrior 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Sovereign of Speed 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Runaway Tom 10.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Nature Boy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Watch the Music 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Winning Factor 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gooch Go Bragh 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Timmy M. 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 War Cross 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Unified Conquest 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Millennium Condo 10.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Cupid’s Dude 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jigsaw 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Arrogancy 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Awesome Train 5.00 4 7-1
6 6 Explosive Runner 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Go Billy Go 6.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Secret Chat 4.00 6 11-1
9 9 Strategy Jak 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Cheer Coach 8.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Bear Hunt 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Trust Me 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Flag Woman 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Mama Maria 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 One of One 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Starship Aurora 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 To Thyself B True 4.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Jellicle Katz 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cashier Check 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Kartano 5.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Wind Ninety Nine 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Centrodelantero 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Volcanic 2.50 4 8-1
5 5 Wall Street Trader 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Bailador 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Alasdair 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Spirit of Light (ARG) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Sheer Drama S.) – Sheer Drama S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rosie’s Halo 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 R Adios Jersey 1.60 1.8 3-1
6 6 Charlie’s Wish 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Chick’s Shadow 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Restofthestory 20.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Race Day Speed 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Principia 30.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Flakes 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Areuokwiththis 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Miss Unconcerned 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Acquired Taste 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Macassa 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Breaking Bullet 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Romashka 3.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Ghost Force 6.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Amor Victorious 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Miss Goldie 30.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Samurai’sdon’tcry 30.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Cryptonaire 30.00 11 21-1

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.