Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 8, 2024

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
3 3 Super Spin 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mystic Sunrise 1.60 2.2 4-1
1 1 Lte Stark Winter 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Tiz Erin 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Miss Uproar 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Lexi’s Spirit 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Prima Riviera 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 War Officer 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bee Well 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Sgt. Pepper 1.20 3.2 6-1
5 5 Typhoon Lagoon 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Homestead 6.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Black Shaman 50.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Broadcaster 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Macassa 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Andie One 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 What a Knockout 3.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Its a Birdie 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Mystic Dreams 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 A Ring Thing 2.50 5.5 10-1
4 4 Bullet Valentina 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Starship Sigrun 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pep Rally 1.60 1.8 3-1
5 5 Battling Bubbles 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 What’s Good 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 My Royal Vow 2.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Itriedsellingher 30.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Thendara’s Lost 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kuramata (IRE) 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Runningwscissors 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Deer District 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Ramsey Solution 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Legacy Isle 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Burnin Turf 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Stat 4.50 6.4 12-1
4 4 Sharar 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Apocalypso 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Toscanito 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Kingpin 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Joe Di Baggio 1.80 2.9 5-1
7 7 The Last Fact 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Verrazanointhesky 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Lunar Rocket 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flirtini 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Greek Mojo 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 No Action 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 It’s Nora Now 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Cajun Fantasy 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Avatal Hero 2.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Patria 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Quimichis 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Demar’s Legacy 8.00 1.7 3-1
12 12 San Pantaleo 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Dot 15.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Raining Sugar 30.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 Karaya 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Scootaloo 30.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Bubbly Champagne 6.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Twirling Queen 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Fairhopecurly 12.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Iced Coffee 8.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Pretty Liam 1.80 11 21-1
8 8 Imaboutago (IRE) 8.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Smithwick’s Spice 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tatanka 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Cadet Corps 12.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Eyes On Target 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sonic Speed 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mailman Money 12.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Space Launch 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 You Talkin to Me 30.00 4.4 8-1
Eyes On Target 9 17-1

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.