Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 16, 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
Dilger (IRE) 0 0-1
3 3 Dilger (IRE) 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Yankee Drummer 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Come to Papa 10.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Secret Crush 1.40 2.6 5-1
6 6 Bandoola 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Reynolds Channel 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Navesink Pirate 30.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Whiskey N Soda 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ocala Rocket 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rapscallion 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Giuro 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Haberdashery 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Tiz Marks Spirit 10.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Live High Live Low 2.50 5 9-1
2 2 Sugar It’s Eli 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Jake’s Affection 30.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Last Post 15.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Mission Mike 15.00 8 15-1
1 1 Rags Special 30.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Anadolu 20.00 9.5 18-1
13 13 Cryptonym 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Guaicaipuro 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Hutcheson S.) – Hutcheson S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beeline 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Patriot Spirit 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Valiant Force 1.40 3.1 6-1
4 4 Ship to Shore 5.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Sir Flash 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Improptude 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Starship Mocha 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Doctor’s Orders 0 0-1
Star of the Beast 0 0-1
Thingsrgettinharry 0 0-1
9 9 Eastbostonbenny 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Every Four Years 6.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Sniper Jack 12.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Sticky McShnickens 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Star of the Beast 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Quester 4.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Urge to Merge (IRE) 8.00 5 10-1
1 1 Calypso Charlie 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Doctor’s Orders 4.50 6.1 12-1
10 10 Tricky Tiger 20.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 Thingsrgettinharry 8.00 8 15-1
8 8 J J Valentin 30.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Heat Lightning 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 New Rome 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 My Sunny Valentine 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Ipanema Princess (IRE) 4.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Lady Maeve (IRE) 20.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Chick’s Shadow 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Fish Mooney 2.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Kizzy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Samaritano 0 0-1
10 10 Truth and Honesty 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Shake Your Bones 5.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 I Am the Game 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Jeby 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Bandero 8.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Bold Advance 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Samaritano 20.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Break the Ice 4.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Moonrise Drive 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Law of the Jungle 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Macuto 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Nathaniel’s Hope 30.00 9.7 18-1
14 14 Candy Street 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Noble Wave 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Society 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Marche 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Unequivocally 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Mr Skylight 2.50 3 6-1
8 8 Temecula 4.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Princetown 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Artful Dreamer 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Countryboysurvive 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Citizen K 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mr Crowley 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Desolator 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Furiously 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Thethrillofvictory 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Swashbuckle 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Tiz the Coast 30.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Beganingreenpoint 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gayles Evening 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Speed Salsa 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Drinks On Me 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Serenade a Kitten 20.00 2.9 5-1
12 12 Ala Turka 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Blazingly 10.00 4 8-1
11 11 Demurely 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Flip My Id 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Barbara 30.00 7 13-1
3 3 Heir to the Roar 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Girl Bye 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Avatal Hero 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cape Trafalgar 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Arthur’s Ride 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Full Screen 1.80 1.8 3-1
2 2 Furious Anger 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Big Martini 4.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Noble Drama 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Southern Dream 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Lady James 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kick a Rhyme (IRE) 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Cymbal Court 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Cavu 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Frozen Solid 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Admissible 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Silvretta (GB) 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Boston Rose (IRE) 8.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Jordi’s Dream 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Better Bet 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 St. Neots 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Fly Right 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Mohegan 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Saint in the City 8.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Union Trail 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Juan Valdez 4.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Copernicus 10.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Stoke the Fire 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Wild Guess 30.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Be There 15.00 8.5 16-1
16 16 Malibu Springs 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Paradise Perfect 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Scat Tu Tap 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Unit Economics (GB) 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Swordofhonor (IRE) 3.00 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.