Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 23, 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
Elevated Causeway 0 0-1
7 7 Elevated Causeway 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 High Stakes 12.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Decisive Pride 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Networking 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Paradise Drive 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Royal Fox Hills 3.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Bulletonthecharts 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Hartsbeatlikthundr 4.50 7.4 14-1
3 3 Kadar Indy 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Missouri River 0 0-1
7 7 Enlighten 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Az U Chase Me 30.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Modica 12.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Dashman 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Thornbury 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Urge to Merge (IRE) 30.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Bee Plus 30.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 My G 4.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Wonderfinn 15.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Hammerstein 5.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Sir Magestrate (IRE) 20.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Missouri River 15.00 10.9 21-1
15 15 Trikari 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Dangerous Driver 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Salacious 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Midnight Chaos 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tiz a Tale 1.80 2 4-1
1 1 Peach Nectar 2.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 On Jet Heir 15.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Blue Lieutenant 30.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Anthony’s Rocket 30.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Drama’s Prayer 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Karaya 0 0-1
6 6 Cool Tricks 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Karaya 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nobatia 12.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Grand Lady Mo 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Glitter Bomb 20.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Zipfire 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Trumpets 30.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 My Blessing 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rebelde 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Joe Di Baggio 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Self Taught 1.80 1.5 3-1
3 3 Morgan Point 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Toscanito 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Menelik 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Sensei Lawrence 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Emboite (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
9 9 Aruba 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Wow Wish 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Opposites Attract 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Jeby 6.00 7 13-1
3 3 Racket 20.00 8 15-1
7 7 Truth and Honesty 15.00 8.7 17-1
4 4 Chacharero 30.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Christensen 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 English Bob 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Rhymes Like Dimes 30.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Burgee 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Here Comes Bullet 4.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Boldness 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Thenorthremembers 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 China Beach 30.00 6 11-1
3 3 Dubby Dubbie 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cairo Consort 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Startup Mentality (IRE) 4.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Breath Away (GB) 4.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 Implicated 3.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Zipadoo 20.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Be My Sunshine 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Sun Bee 30.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Alpha Bella 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Dolce Sopresa 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Riding Pretty 30.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Personal Pursuit 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Speed Trap 30.00 9 17-1
13 13 Notinamillionyears (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Sugar Swirl S.) – Sugar Swirl S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Olivia Darling 0 0-1
1 1 Bluefield 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Intrepid Daydream 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Spirit Wind 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 My Destiny 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Olivia Darling 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Napa Candy 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Magna Massa 30.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Headland 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Mr. Prospector S.) – Mr. Prospector S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Great Navigator 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sibelius 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Gilmore 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Winfromwithin 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Dreaming of Kona 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Long Range Toddy 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Scaramouche 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Hurricane J 4.50 7.8 15-1
2 2 Howbeit 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Tropical Park Derby) – Tropical Park Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Boppy O 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Anglophile 3.50 1.4 3-1
13 13 Irish Aces 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Smokey Mandate 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 April Fools Andy 15.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Eyes On the King 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Amstrong 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Mutaawid 30.00 5 9-1
7 7 Souper Blessing 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Legacy Isle 30.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Ohana Honor 3.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Torigo 30.00 6.7 13-1
14 14 Harrington 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Souzak (FR) 20.00 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.