Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 8, 2023

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
10 10 Simply Striking 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shinka 30.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Broken Banker 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Annamaria 12.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Channel Loop 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Wow Lucky 4.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Northern Road 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Ashima 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Skinny Cosmo 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 My Girlstormy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Megan Makin Money 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Greek Mojo 2.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Glass Star 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Shez Speightful 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Marthamaywhovier 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Upstreet 4.50 4 8-1
5 5 Sweet Sensation 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Tribute 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Aperol Spritz 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Belleshazza 1.60 1.2 2-1
2 2 Lady Tremaine 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Breaking Bullet 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Merry Gold 15.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 A J’s Memory 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 For the Thrill 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 What’s Good 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 On the Dot 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Derby Hangover 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Indescriptable 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Blueish 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Olivia’s Sparkle 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Siphon City Girl 30.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Cairnhill 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Speight’spercomete 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Justintimeforwine 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Grande Soiree 1.80 3.2 6-1
2 2 Watch the Music 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Dubby Dubbie 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Thenorthremembers 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Wicked Suprise 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Burning Man 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Turf Rocket 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Dazzling Move 8.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Far and Few 15.00 5 10-1
10 10 Arduous 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Ernestina 30.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Kap Hoorn 12.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Easy Street 20.00 9.5 18-1
7 7 Problematica 30.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 It’s Goodtobe Jose 8.00 11 21-1
5 5 Imaboutago (IRE) 3.00 11.1 21-1
1 1 Karaya 10.00 11.8 22-1
12 12 Tramontane 2.50 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Let’s Go Philly 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Singing Sandra 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Mainstream Sellout 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Red Sun Dress 3.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Nunofthisnunofthat 4.50 6.2 12-1
6 6 Braccesca 10.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Survival Rose 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Goldcrest 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 I Believe in Magic 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Looking for Hope 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 La Runa 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Simplify (ARG) 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Le Boiana 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Chaina 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Great Analogy 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Eyes On Target 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 The Doorman 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Fighter in the Win 3.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Samburu (GB) 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Red Flag Alert 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Lights of Broadway 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Gentleman Gerry 30.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 Captain Anthony 30.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Mailman Money 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Brooklyn Strong 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Tommy Bee 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Tepeu 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Skyhooper 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Scaramanga 4.00 1.9 3-1
6 6 Prix de West 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Norfie 5.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Antillean 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Doc Ballard 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Gingersnap Jack 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Handsome Runner 30.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Wild Flight 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Kohaku 30.00 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.