Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 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 Dundie 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Sombrero 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Betta Go Go Go 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Motown Punk 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Vinicio 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Billy’s Empire 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Aquarius Moon 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 War Beat 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Charge Off 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Caspian Sea (GB) 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Zozan 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Curlin’s Kitten 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 For the Chief 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Daring Reason 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Flat Top Box 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Secret Treasure 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Top Maverick 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Midnight Onyx 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sixteen Cigarettes 1.80 1.6 3-1
2 2 Hay Hay Harry 1.20 2.9 6-1
4 4 Jackson’s Webb 3.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Baltic Mule 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 No Problem Joe 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wicklow Gal 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Grey Princess 5.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Tiz Enough 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 A Ring Thing 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Andie One 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Bletchley Girl 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Neogem 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Artemis Sound 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caboodle 4.50 2.6 5-1
10 10 Halstyn Rose 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Retail Therapy 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Mac to Moore 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 My Happy Holiday 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Moon Spun 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Shakrevenge 20.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Cassiopeia 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Parade Ring (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Blueish 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Scootaloo 2.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Khozy Colby 3.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Just Take Notes 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Unrelentless 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Naughty Favors 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Umbral 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Adios Asher 0 0-1
7 7 Adios Asher 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Frosted Faith 5.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Ubiquitous 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 No Name Dude 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Veterans Beach 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Amor Lejano (ARG) 4.50 4 8-1
1 1 Lee Ann’s Warrior 15.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Tiz a Prince 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Unsociable 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Acamar 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tap Gold 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Diamond Cool 15.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Shankar 8.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Classic Mo Town 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Captain Anthony 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Bold Majestic 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Sociallongdistance 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Fast Fixer 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Latte Lizzie 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Tape Runner 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Redo 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 No Show 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Grace Given 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Gild the Lily 4.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Jessamine Hill 2.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Luna Love 12.00 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.