Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 29, 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
8 8 Cheru 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 A J’s Memory 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 J J Monet 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Ritamarley 4.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Mrs. Cash Man 50.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Lola Loca 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Image of Curlin 2.50 7.2 14-1
4 4 Baha Secret 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Butterfly Queen 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Parallel 5.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Vino for the Queen 20.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Floribunda 1.80 5.1 10-1
6 6 Seat At the Table 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Stents and Statins (GB) 6.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 My Girlstormy 30.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 On the Nile 15.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Miss Tarisansol 30.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Sheila’s Mission 10.00 10.4 20-1
4 4 Carrington 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Portofino 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Devils Only Friend 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Tivy 10.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Rolling On 1.40 3.7 7-1
5 5 Cantaro 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Beganingreenpoint 30.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Island Swagger 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Gold Star 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hepburn 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Top Blue 8.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Sugar Treat 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Unrelentless 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Miss Sayely 2.00 3 6-1
3 3 Belle’s Blue Bell 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Mist 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cant Stop Dreaming 15.00 6 11-1
Miss Sayely 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rotterdam 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Veterans Beach 10.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Swan Lake 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Extreme Access 2.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Spy Novel 4.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Fredo 3.00 6 11-1
6 6 Anamnestic 10.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Centrodelantero 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Beastly Speed 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Classify 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Bring Theband Home 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Danzig Chips 15.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Giroovin 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Belts ‘n Brooks 5.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Apocalypso 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Hard Rock Gold 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Cajun Hope 30.00 5.8 11-1
Belts ‘n Brooks 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Like a Saltshaker 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 No Deliberation 15.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Zyramid 20.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Hope in Him 2.50 3.7 7-1
10 10 Outlaw Country 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Justwaveandsmile 30.00 5 10-1
9 9 Competitive Saint 3.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Fast Fixer 30.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Nichiren 10.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Putin Online 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Pico d’Oro 12.00 11.3 21-1
11 11 Cajun Brother 15.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Severance 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cruzin for Chaos 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Natural Star 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Jigsaw 2.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Lighting Clouds 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Always a Way 5.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Rye’s My Guy 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Whateverwilbewilbe 1.80 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Neogem 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hay Hay Paula 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Boston Princess 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Crystal Coast 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Princess Blakely 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Beach Party Bingo 10.00 4 8-1
9 9 Cindy’s Song 4.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Kittenzen 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Provoke Me 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rod Two Rod 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Fabricator 30.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Major King 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Fort Attitude 10.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Double Play King 3.50 6.1 11-1
7 7 Capturethelaughter 5.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Smokin Cloud 30.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Nature Boy 20.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Exalted Charm 30.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 One More Score 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.