Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 8, 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
3 3 Fighting the Wars 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Oasis Prince 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Melody Man 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Dazzle A. P. 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Dreambuilder 30.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Oath of Omerta 30.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Gene and Jude 4.50 5.6 11-1
8 8 Gallant Lad 12.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Nyquistador 8.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Dio Romano 15.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 Bessamay 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Grim Reaper 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fountain Run 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Shankar 0 0-1
4 4 Shankar 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Bay Street Money 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Icelander 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bold Advance 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Las Olas 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Puckered 30.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Copperlite 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Highland Peak 0 0-1
7 7 First Shot Fired 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dixie Preach 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 High Prince 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Egyptian Quest 6.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Passionate Cry 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Highland Peak 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Will of a Warrior 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Cucuy 30.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Slapshot 8.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Starship Augusto 3.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 My Victory Song 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Popstyle 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Garuda 8.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Blond Jak 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Light the Torch 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Thee New Beginning 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Leprechauna 3.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Right Angle 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Migratory 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Reverend Moon 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Air Force Cruising 15.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Nando 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Lil Bit Sideways 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Smokin Jack Flash 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Four Beach Friends 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Hard Scholar 30.00 5 9-1
2 2 Arrogancy 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Woke Up Quick 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Awesome Wind 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Maclin 3.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Forwardly 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Don’t Answer 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Imapeppa 4.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 Federal Exchange 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tam I Am 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Bojaca Blessing 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Forward Deployed 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Sonja Henie 10.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Brisa Veloz 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Illuminatrice 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 My Emmy 8.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Smudge 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Avery’s Dream 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Veronika Z 12.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 Seger Songs 20.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Sweet Surrender 20.00 12.3 23-1
12 12 Jalila 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Satin Stone 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Without a Pout (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Darling Darley 0 0-1
7 7 Pasajera 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Singing Sandra 20.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Grandma’s Pudding 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Andie One 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Darling Darley 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Love My Job 15.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Good Bright Flames 30.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 What a Knockout 30.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Ace Up Her Sleeve 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Break Out 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Adventurous Spirit 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Royal Salute 12.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Flat Top Box 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Bean Machine 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Highwayman 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Disattached 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Catch a Tiger 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Seaver 0 0-1
5 5 Runnin’ Rocket 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 If Not for Luck 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Portofino 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Horsepower 6.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Seaver 4.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Be Here Now 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Vamos Viejo 8.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Vladislav 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Anybody But You (IRE) 0 0-1
12 12 El Megeeth 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hedge My Bet 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Pacific Front 6.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Fundamentally 4.50 4.5 9-1
13 13 Anybody But You (IRE) 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Gisella 30.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Jam’s Paper Moon 6.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Starship Boeing 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Buddhist Prodigy 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Selfless 6.00 8 15-1
4 4 Miss Bia 30.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Hello Beauty 15.00 9 17-1
14 14 American Kestrel 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Restless Dreamer 6.00 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.