Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 31, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Macho Music 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Neshume 3.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Win With Faith 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Helicon 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Summerfield 5.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Whisky Reserve 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Always a Gentleman 10.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Bohemian Style 8.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Valiant Melody 30.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 El Mango Banilejo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beach Ready 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Boston Rose (IRE) 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 C. S. Vivace 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Oro Oro 3.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Classic Ballad 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Slender Slipper 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Saucy Six 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bivol 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Kaliman 2.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Sultan the Great 1.80 1.6 3-1
1 1 Boy o’ Boy 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Red Abarrio 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Tiz Ruddy Ben 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cove Star 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Vinicio 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Insolent 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Cajun’s Choice 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Rags Special 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Go Charlie Go 30.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Max Forward Speed 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Parakeet (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 War Beat 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cashier Check 12.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Reminder 1.80 2 4-1
7 7 Uno Tiger 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Sociallongdistance 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Private Thoughts 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Manhattan Boy 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Roar Ready 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Itza Boss 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Zaddy 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Ripton’s Music 1.80 4.5 8-1
5 5 Most Handsome 4.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Riding a Dream 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Cajun Venom 4.50 7.3 14-1
6 6 Mega Don 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Back Em Up 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Las Olas 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Changeordersonny 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lookinassah 1.80 1.7 3-1
4 4 Candy Street 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Black Seal 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Sir Daniel 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Chacharero 30.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Le Mistral 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Le Touche 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hello Hello Hello 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 La Cantera (IRE) 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Zo Zucchera 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Shedoo Kitten 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Prayed for Girl 30.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Gulfstream Mary D 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Smart Lisa 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Whirlawar 30.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Mi Triguena 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Puckered 0 0-1
4 4 Defended 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Plankton 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Field of Blossoms 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Marvelous Lady 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Chilling Factor 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Puckered 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 India Pilaga (ARG) 30.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Upstreet 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Spettro 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bryce Canyon 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Night Jumper 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Globes 1.60 3.2 6-1
7 7 Gentleman Gerry 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Coach Abernathy 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Bringer of Rain 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Acamar 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sting Music 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 First Shot Fired 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Rapscallion 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Dixie Preach 20.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Fight Til Dawn 30.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Titan 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Starship Magellan 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Go Go Santi 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Ocala Rocket 3.50 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.