Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 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
Frosty Shop 0 0-1
3 3 Nimmo 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Winooski 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Gowokegobroke 20.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Breath Deeply 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Allegrini 5.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Fifty One Fifty 12.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Flat Cap 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 He’s a Commisioner 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Frosty Shop 6.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Fight Til Dawn 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Prized Katz 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grand Journey 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Castagno 2.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Speight’spercomete 3.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Gentleman Gerry 3.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Momza 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Samaritano 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Coach Abernathy 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Katies a Lady 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 No Valla 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Weehawken 1.80 1.6 3-1
8 8 Love Her Lots 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Strand of Gold 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Miss Delicious 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Ipanema Princess (IRE) 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Lets Go Koko 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Adaay In Asia (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Puckered 0 0-1
5 5 Goodbetterbest 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Marshamarshamarsha 1.80 2.7 5-1
1 1 Gossiper 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Wicklow Gal 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Cloud Storage 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Beira 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Puckered 30.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Funny Enough 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Champagne Brunch 0 0-1
6 6 Vuela Paloma 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Island Hopping 12.00 5 10-1
11 11 Satin Stone 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Oxar 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Quick to Charm 3.00 6 11-1
8 8 Blond Jak 10.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Shisospicy 3.50 6.3 12-1
12 12 Champagne Brunch 6.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Neblina 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Unbounded Movement 8.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Mimi Willy 30.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Blushing Tiger 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saratoga Flash 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fly the W 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Boppy O 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Read On 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Altazor (ARG) 10.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Lord Eddard Stark 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Vladislav 30.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Steal Sunshine 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Talkin Tipsy 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Admiral Hopper 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 American of Course 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Admissible 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 She Fled the Scene 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Call Me Spicy 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 On the Nile 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Great Venezuela 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Holiday Pay 0 0-1
6 6 Holiday Pay 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Doc Amster 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Havildar 1.60 3.1 6-1
4 4 Power Humor 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Scar 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Trappezoid 5.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 T B Twelve Always 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cajun Prime 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nashville Slew 2.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Mustang Bucks 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Widerthanamile 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Morning Devotion 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Breezethrutime 6.00 4 7-1
2 2 Diamonds N Thrills 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 La Jenelle 12.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Better Than Better 8.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Aunt Jossy 20.00 10 19-1

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.