Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 18, 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 Dream Diamond 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sheila’s Mission 1.80 2 4-1
6 6 Barbaresco Baby 30.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Awesome Empress 8.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 I Love Ireland 15.00 4 8-1
4 4 Nouveau Riche 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Tariba Dream 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Basilica Light 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 All About Katz 20.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Beauty to Behold 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 The Isabel Astray 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Numeric 10.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Now Showing 2.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Splurge 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Chaina 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Devra Warrior 20.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Phat Chance Fancy 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 British Empress 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Plagne Champagne 1.60 2.2 4-1
1 1 Miss Cassidy 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Goddess Minerva 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Sky Divine 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Khozy Turtle 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Streaking Grey 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 She’s a Joy 30.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Sunroof 1.60 2.7 5-1
5 5 Ritabook 10.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Crystal Coast 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Current Situation 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Queen Deymar 3.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Boston Princess 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rare Jewel 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boldness 1.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Coach Abernathy 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Almashriq 15.00 4 8-1
1 1 My Friends Beer 2.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Apocalypso 20.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Burning Man 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Riding a Dream 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Gallant Knight 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Tom S 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Astin Style 2.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Saint Cloud 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Front End 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Grand Avila 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Zaddy 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Condora 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Roscoe Village 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Welcome Back 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Vindicate Cha Cha 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Fields of Green 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Lucy’s Cookie 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Escape Room 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Adios Asher 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gepard 10.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Thenorthremembers 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Truth and Honesty 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Magical Warrior 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Neophyte 2.50 7.3 14-1
3 3 James Gang 8.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Acamar 10.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Undalay 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beechnut Trophy 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 E M’s Treasuregirl 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Cindylouwho 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Cloud Storage 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 I’m Blushing 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Pacific Princess 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Confer 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle B 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Gabagool 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Cantaro 3.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Lucago 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Leopardi 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Selecto 30.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Big and Classy 1.40 SCRATCH
3 3 Fort Attitude 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dropkick Murphy 8.00 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.