Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 26, 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
8 8 Snitch Dorada 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thankfully 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Starship Impulsive 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Unshakable 6.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Baby Lala 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Loving Gaze (IRE) 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Wellness 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Theatrix 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Sara’s Rose 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Miavana 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Cameo 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Slew Diva 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Trumpetta 2.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Freedom Princess 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Shines Madelin 6.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Spun Size 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Senorita Nomas 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Alluring Serenity 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hot N Lucky 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Banneker 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Warlord Cruzan 8.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Don’t Answer 8.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Hakkimi (CHI) 8.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Blue Spearman 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Beganingreenpoint 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Severance 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Cacique Abarrio 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Federal Exchange 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Avant Glory 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Thought 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Philharmonic 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Belts ‘n Brooks 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Santos to Wilson 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Ensign Parker 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Great Shashi 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Point to That Star 4.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Gray Lark 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Not One Less 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Seeyouinmydreams 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Palmo 12.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Spelled 15.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Ride On Anna 15.00 5.6 10-1
8 8 Widerthanamile 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Shaboujee 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Party Queen 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Rampart S.) – Rampart S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Soul of an Angel 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 Power Squeeze 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Unsolved Mystery 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Charlie’s Wish 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Intrepid Daydream 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Dazzling Move 15.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Windy Walk 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Save Time 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Doctor Jeff 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cadamosto (IRE) 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Full Disclosure 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Power Attack 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 King Cab 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Sultan the Great 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Tapit Three Times 15.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 One Whirlwind Ride 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Via Borghese S.) – Via Borghese S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Forever After All 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Whatlovelookslike 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 La Mehana (FR) 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Avenue Niel (IRE) 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Marksman Queen (GB) 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Ballado’s Beach (ARG) 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Three Priests (JPN) 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Shiloh’s Mistress 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Lady Firefoot 30.00 10 19-1
5 5 Thirty Thou Kelvin 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Entrepreneurship 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 American of Course 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Ride On Cupid 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Neoprene 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Bedrock Birdie 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 David’s Rose 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Risadita 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Happy Ride 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Check the Grade 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mojave Desert 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Weekend Rags 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Waittilmidnitehour 5.00 1.9 4-1
12 12 Bellofthebluegrass 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Definite Diva 8.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Source (GB) 8.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Beach Party Bingo 10.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Vindicate Cha Cha 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 West Loop 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Wise and Elegant 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Up for It 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Let Her Run 30.00 13 25-1
6 6 Deflection 30.00 13 25-1

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.