Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 23, 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
7 7 Deetz 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mama Maritza N 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Onemorsilverdollar 6.00 7 13-1
6 6 Mind Shift Game 30.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Kurutu 6.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Bucchini 20.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Tapit’s Shady Lady 4.50 9.7 18-1
8 8 Tappuccino 20.00 10 19-1
11 11 Bryn’s Victory 12.00 10.2 19-1
5 5 Mor Dreams 30.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Hot Dream 5.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unequivocally 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Papeete 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Woke Up Quick 1.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Imapeppa 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Im Still Brave 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Viva Victory 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Renege 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Leroy Brown 4.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Party Hardy 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Three Wells 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Country Slew 5.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 J Squared 3.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Always True 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Magical Song 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sister Serendipity 15.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Here’s the Kicker 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Stormy Mitole 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Tinta Roja 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Smart Beauty 20.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Possession 30.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lionza 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Princess Miss Emil 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pasajera 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Andie One 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Belleshazza 2.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Grandma’s Pudding 6.00 4 7-1
1 1 Velocissima 30.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Cabernet 4.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Noble Dreamer 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Lady Monique 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Talkin Tipsy 0 0-1
6 6 Fulminate 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Talkin Tipsy 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Admiral Hopper 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Founder’s Day 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Bahamian Moon 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Scootaloo 30.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Party Shaker 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 American of Course 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Tator Made 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Speight’spercomete 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wicked Genius 1.40 1.1 2-1
7 7 Honesto 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Artemus Bridge 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Initforthelove 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 English Painter 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Tiz a Prince 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rhum Saint Esprit 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Louie the Sun King 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 South America 20.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Richy 10.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Smokin Cloud 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Catch a Tiger 4.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Zio Lorenzo 3.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 Jigsaw 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Feast 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Rouki 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Black Belt Barbie 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Lightning Dust 2.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Bigbouquetofroses 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Just Mercy 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Twizzle 12.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Bonnie Sandra 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Emona Rossa 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Our Fortune Cookie 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.