Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 20, 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
2 2 Camm’s Princess 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Timber 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Altamira Sur 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Take Me to Paris 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Boombox Betty 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Goddess Soteria 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Weather Lady 30.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Shancelicious 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Gwenniethebutcher 20.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Princess Claudia 15.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Miss Ocala 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dixie Escape 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Just Take Notes 0 0-1
5 5 How Bout Dat 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pasajera 2.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Red Hot Spark 12.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Just Take Notes 20.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Good Bright Flames 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Sonadora Girl 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
La Cyber 0 0-1
5 5 Mr Tyson 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Neshume 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Awesome Edition 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sneaky Sneaky 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 La Cyber 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 P Four 3.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 El Santiaguero 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 One of One 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Vayesta 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Minxy 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Clay Soldier 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Moor Strength 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Reassess 2.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Swigert 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Burnin Turf 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Rotterdam 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Samburu (GB) 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Elusive Knight 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Breakwater 12.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Citizen K 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mutaawid 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Be Here 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Swashbuckle 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Class Photo 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Holiday Pay 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Positive Review 2.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Secret Chat 2.50 4 8-1
1 1 Lure Him In 3.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Smooth Flyin Mike 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Flying Liam 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tinki Abarrio 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jokes Up 2.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Beauty of the Nile 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Bodacious Bren 2.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Gayles Evening 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Royal Poppy 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Peach Cobbler 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Luni Sima 0 0-1
4 4 Proverb 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Uranium 6.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Makizan 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Luni Sima 4.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Paschal Moon 3.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Cross Haste 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Float On 12.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Starship Mocha 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dear Dad 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Junction Road 2.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Cashier Check 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Jack Kerouac 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Winooski 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Las Olas 10.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Drink N Wink 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Make It Big 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Random Harvest 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Root Cause 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Boss Lady Bailey 15.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Gloria’s Princess 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Princess Bettina 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Lifelovenlaughter 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Allamericanbeauty 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Strike When Ready 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Infinite Diamond 12.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Bravo Kitten 12.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Maria’s Revenge 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Nineteenamendment 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 She Prospers 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Violet Gibson (IRE) 10.00 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.