Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mauna Kea Bound 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Smoke Wagon 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Hey River 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Top Maverick 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Adios Papa Chico 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Cacciatore 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 First Slew 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Heals the Soul 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Frosted Faith 4.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Exchange Day 3.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Marley Luck 15.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Unsociable 15.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Kingpin 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Officer Country 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Tiz a Prince 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Dazzling Truths 30.00 7 13-1
2 2 Executive Search 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Top Look 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Baby’s Dialed In 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 She’s So Bearrish 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Tovia 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Val’s Gal 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Ylang Ylang 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Rough Enough 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Enticing Sunset 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Red Hot Spark 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Panther Crossing 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Shinka 30.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Spread the Risk 2.50 6.2 12-1
3 3 Lets Go Koko 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Uptown Cat 6.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Lady O’Brien 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Variable Cost (GB) 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Belly of Jelly 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Thethrillofvictory 1.20 2.2 4-1
7 7 Media Sensation 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Little Steven 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 No Regard 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Wednesdaynight Lad 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Isayso 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lucy’s Cookie 1.60 1.1 2-1
6 6 Mo Twilight 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 No Violence 5.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mobay Princess 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Oya Thunder 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Inablink 12.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Oro Oro 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Maptitude 0 0-1
2 2 Practiko 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Midnight Onyx 20.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Maptitude 4.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Austonian 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Moonstrike (GB) 15.00 4 7-1
7 7 Unikee 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Solomons Gold 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mitole Magic 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 St. Susan 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hidden Presence 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Sally Albright 15.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Joyful Lass 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Tony Blue Tape 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Agra 6.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Street View 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Flower Mound 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Palmetto Fury 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lauriston (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Kalispera (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pay Zone 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Celestial Glaze 1.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 Gangly 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 Sainthoodforbrian 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Float On 3.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Dangerous Ride 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Friar Tuck 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Super Chow 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Ticking 12.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 X Y Point 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Real Talk 2.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Doc Amster 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Ribbons and Medals 30.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Avant Glory 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (H. Allen Jerkens H.) – H. Allen Jerkens H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 F Five 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swore 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Six Minus 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Value Engineering 2.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Catch That Party 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 McLovin 2.50 5.6 10-1
10 10 Shawdyshawdyshawdy 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Serifos 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Knox 30.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Twowaycrossing 30.00 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.