Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 8, 2025

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Arashi 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ocala Dream 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Salvattore Prince 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Light Fury 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Soulmate 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Alley Oop Johnny 2.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Rigel 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 General’s Duty 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Belly of Jelly 30.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Chaplin 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Navy Cross 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Devilment 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Live to Ride (GB) 3.50 2.9 5-1
12 12 First Shot Fired 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Bourbon Outlaw 4.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Cryptonym 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 De la Calles 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Smooth an Easy 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Amen McLaren 10.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Rags Special 30.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Fredericksburg 15.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 My Victory Song 30.00 10.4 20-1
4 4 Castleharrison (IRE) 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gayles Evening 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Trevess 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Noble Dreamer 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Sonet’s Name 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Lita 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Whiteknuckleflyer 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Battle Drum (FR) 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 No More War 4.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Misty Memories (IRE) 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Bakers Street 30.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Eleven Bravo 20.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Excite 4.50 5.6 11-1
9 9 Sir Oscar 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Gearing Up 8.00 8 15-1
8 8 Then What 30.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Salamis 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Calling On Heaven 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Cipher 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 R Firebird 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Miguel’s Belle 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Chaina 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Dove in Charge 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Foxy Lady 4.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Shez Speightful 12.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 10.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Kikilove 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Iron Man Jimmy 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tapping Out a Tune 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sterling Harmony 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Frisson 6.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Beauty Bolt 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Sir Banana Brian 30.00 5 9-1
7 7 Decisive Pride 30.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Insisting 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Giuro 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Paynted Blue 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Our Legal Tender 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Euphima (ARG) 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Clay Soldier 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Happy World 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Vayesta 10.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Smart Jenny 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 How Bout Dat 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Lady Monique 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ranger Battalion 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Captain Eddie 8.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 King Express 20.00 2 4-1
1 1 Multiverse 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Crudo 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Power From Above 30.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Golden Swap 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Harbe 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Summer Vibes 6.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 X Y Prime 6.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Share the Ludt 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Consolidated 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Steppe 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hurricane Nelson 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Ensign Parker 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Roar Ready 3.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Raging Fury 2.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Adios Papa Chico 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 My Voodoo Doll 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ours for Sure 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Ladies’ Turf Sprint S.) – Ladies’ Turf Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Freedom Speaks 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Beauty of the Sea 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Just a Care (IRE) 1.80 3.1 6-1
8 8 Epona’s Hope 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Karaya 3.50 4 8-1
5 5 Shoshanah 30.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Blind Spot 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Weekend Rags 12.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Sinead 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Etrurian 0 0-1
4 4 Etrurian 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Trumpets 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Miss Vyvyanne 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Bandonarun 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Tiffany Gold 3.50 5 9-1
6 6 Oh Darlin 2.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Streaming Now 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Sara Mia 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Dime Papi 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 River of Time 10.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Dual Income 4.50 2.6 5-1
10 10 I’m Due 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Big Boy Jak 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Sell It 5.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Il Alchemysta 30.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Dreams of Myfather 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Win With Faith 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Honor Mags 20.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Possum 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Venezuela Is Gold 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.