Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 17, 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
1 1 Light the Torch 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 U Bet Jo’s Praying 20.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Brenna 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Digital Sale 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Royal Prado 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Greenwich Pike 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Valentina Minister 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Mrs. Clean 3.50 6.6 12-1
11 11 Great Shashi 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Full Exchange 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Misspent 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bernardo’s Legacy 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Flashover 4.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Blue Spearman 2.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Vinicio 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Praiseworthy 3.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Personal Drama 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Digger Barns 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Mackor 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Bernard Theatre 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bel Rosso 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Down in the Bayou 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Hub City 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Kaitie Kait 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Three Girls 10.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Jayana 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 She’s So Sexy 4.50 4 8-1
7 7 Miss Sayely 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Dukes Gonna Tapit 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cadron Settlement 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Gowokegobroke 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Milchin 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Growth Mindset 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Cajun’s Choice 4.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Amazing Woo 4.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 He’s a Commisioner 8.00 5 10-1
9 9 Real Rocket Boy 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Firstflashofmoon 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Abundancia 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jan’s Girl 1.80 2 4-1
3 3 Friendlypersuasion 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Strand of Gold 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Swoonatra 15.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Chick’s Shadow 6.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Rosie’s Halo 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Beechnut Trophy 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big Commerce 0 0-1
7 7 Commandant 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mo Vanishing 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Mutaawid 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Happy Runner 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Lights of Broadway 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Big Commerce 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Ninja Star 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Uno Tiger 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 O Captain 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lou 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Zizka 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Let’s Go Liam 4.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Mr Tyson 6.00 7 13-1
5 5 Lawler 2.50 7.1 13-1
1 1 Tres Coronas 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Iron Hand 8.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Ruiz Junior 30.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Georgeisimportant 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ocala Dream 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Knox 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Coppermaster 2.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Beastly Speed 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Everdoit 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Mr Jack 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Scar 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Naa Dudette 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spirit of Victory 4.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Musical Journey 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Repaynt 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Musthavebeenlove 12.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Funtastica 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Puckered 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Heavens Express 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Thank the Academy 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Our Fortune Cookie 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Chilling Factor 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Sheer Drama H.) – Sheer Drama H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Beth’s Dream 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Bluefield 2.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Charlie’s Wish 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Maryquitecontrary 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Imonra 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Sophia’s Storm 30.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Infinite Diamond 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hihellohowareyou 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rolling On 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grimes 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 No Deliberation 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 King Cab 3.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Nichiren 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Bella Future 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Highly Flammable 15.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Awesome Crusader 4.50 6.9 13-1
11 11 Cantaro 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Takecareofbusiness 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 South America 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.