Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 16, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Great Illusion 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Flight Catcher 4.00 1.9 3-1
5 5 Decisive Warrior 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Peyton’s Day 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Awesome Friend 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Dream Believer 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tenth Mountain 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Dr Bayter 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tepper 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Capturethelaughter 8.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Ember 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Holiday Fantasy 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Bluto’s Candy 4.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Super Spreader 4.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Ambushed 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sharp Az Nails 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Grand Rock 2.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 No More Debt 2.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Sebaray 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Blue Lieutenant 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Duke Skywalker 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Action Dream 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 North Carolina 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 No Deliberation 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Eternal Flame 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 The Red Man 4.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Smokin Cloud 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Harry’s Onthebeach 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Fort Attitude 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Midnight Getaway 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Arrogancy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Echo Lane 12.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Strategy Jak 20.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Themanupfront 10.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Embrace the Dream 3.50 8.2 15-1
6 6 Halon 8.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Go Billy Go 12.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Never Say Never 8.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Saybrook 15.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Squints 6.00 10.5 20-1
9 9 Sabian 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Battle Cry 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Jae 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Swoonatra 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Streaking Grey 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Khosea 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Sandpiper Memories 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Barbara 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Gratia 30.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Demogorgon 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 King Skull 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Improptude 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Roar Ready 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Simsoum 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Fulanito 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Amaranto 20.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Go Go Santi 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Mauricio 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Bear’s Den S.) – Bear’s Den S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Amstrong 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Rockin Roller 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 McMoney 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Smart Striker 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Unified Weekend 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Lightning Tones 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Free Smoke 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Love Me Not 4.50 6 11-1
4 4 Loco Abarrio 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rebelde 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Knox 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Fivefive Six Champ 8.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Power Humor 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Cross Haste 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Song Runner 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Belts ‘n Brooks 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Miguel’s Belle 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Revolu 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Bedrock Birdie 15.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Grand Lady Indy 4.00 4 8-1
6 6 Quick Recovery 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Great Venezuela 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Platinum Rocker 4.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Siljim 15.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Amy the Butcher 6.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Sweet Miss 30.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Umbral 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Etrurian 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Oya Thunder 10.00 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.