Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 26, 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
Holiday Pay 0 0-1
6 6 Saint No More 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Holiday Pay 3.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Amaranto 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Self Sufficient 2.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Ekati King 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Kinsman Redeemer 8.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 He’s a Commisioner 12.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Guanare 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Keanu 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 North Carolina 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Frosty the Soldier 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Green Millennium 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Bluto’s Candy 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Ambushed 6.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Pluma Roja 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Resonancia 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Parchita 1.40 1.8 3-1
6 6 One Track Mine 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Antrim 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Krabi 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Martini’s Amica 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Ylang Ylang 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Pasajera 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Skyhooper 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 How Surprising 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Belts ‘n Brooks 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Fifty One Fifty 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Magic Hooh 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Arte de Guerra 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Top Maverick 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 The Skipper Too 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Big and Classy 1.20 1.9 4-1
3 3 Long Range Toddy 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Grand David 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Spankster 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Mutaawid 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Streaking Grey 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Khosea 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Runaway Breeze 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Short Circuit 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Oaxaca 15.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Radiant Gem 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Winning At Ease 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Dancingwthdaffodls 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Knox 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miles of Smiles 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 First Team 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Dream of Blessings 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Nowitzki 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Smokin Bow 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Trululu 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Big Bucksalot 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beach Ready 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Graytana 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Eilat 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Val’s Gal 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Mama Strong 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Ave Fenix 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Imahonkytonkgirl 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Damaso 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hunter 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Slim Slow Slider 2.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Sensei Lawrence 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Fivefive Six Champ 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Magic Eclipse 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Wall Street Trader 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Awesome Flay 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Rod Two Rod 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 A J’s Memory 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mo Rissa 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Fortunata 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mystical Lady 20.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Eskimo Street 3.50 5.6 11-1
8 8 Always Connected 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Lovely Drama 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Bullet Valentina 15.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Sharp Pippa 12.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Subtle Senorita 10.00 10 19-1

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.