Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 17, 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
Lou 0 0-1
3 3 Gangster 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Mila’s Wish 4.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Big Boy Jak 10.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Zizka 20.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Lou 1.80 2.1 4-1
6 6 El Dollar 20.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 She’s Certified 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sting Music 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rapscallion 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Muntaliq 1.60 2.7 5-1
9 9 Hollywood Hero 30.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Thingsrgettinharry 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Macassar 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Into You 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Dual Power 30.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Stray Prince 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Zyramid 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gepard 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devils Only Friend 3.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Neophyte 4.50 3.4 7-1
1 1 Executive Search 2.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Alexis S 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Graytana 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 No Action 3.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Dove in Charge 2.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 True Martini 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Greek Mojo 8.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Eilat 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Heaven in Mind 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Velocissima 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Strategy Queen 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Bella Romance 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lights of Broadway 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dominate Themoment 8.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Centrodelantero 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Forwardly 15.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Yacowlef (IRE) 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Sigrun Fast Boy 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Fair Haired Boy 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 My Man Flint 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Megayacht 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tovia 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tearduc 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Chasing Silver 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Upstreet 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Queen Aiko 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Burn the Breeze 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bonnie Sandra 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Themanupfront 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Oishi 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Live High Live Low 3.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Mi Dinero 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 El Chato 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Banneker 2.50 6.6 12-1
5 5 Steeler Mischief 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Souper Sunshine 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Weekend Concerto 12.00 3 6-1
9 9 Sueno Profundo (ARG) 4.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Don’t Answer 10.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Raka Raka Cruz 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Sergeant Sinatra 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Luna Warrior 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Grand Bey 8.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Modern Lane 10.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Bourbon Warrior 20.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 El de Josue 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Jiggery Pokery 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 No Problem Joe 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Every Four Years 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Milchin 12.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Venezuelan Faith 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Thousand Springs 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Zhu Daddy 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Intransigent 30.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Unspoken Request 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 First Coast Storm 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Wild Charm 30.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Admiral Curl 15.00 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.