Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 18, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cajun Expectation 0 0-1
2 2 Balenciaga Betty 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 My Sarasota Queen 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Nouveau Riche 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Cajun Expectation 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Holy Kingdom 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Royal Aberdeen 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 For the Thrill 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Crash 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Cosmic Symphony 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Cool Tricks 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Arisaema 5.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Naa Dudette 12.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Take Your Point 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Darling Luna 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Fear and Friday 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Time Miss 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Sweet Judy Blue 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Reina Mar 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Plankton 30.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Shining Skye 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Exotic Dancer 15.00 7.7 15-1
16 16 Tiz Erin 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Follow the Fed 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Vanishing Wish 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Dialithic 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hope in Him 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Adios Asher 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Capture the Time 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 Amor Lejano (ARG) 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Feast 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Jet Wings 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Barry the Builder 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Builder Jak 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Decisive Pride 20.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Titan 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Gold Franc (IRE) 3.50 3.3 6-1
10 10 Romping Runner 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sleipnir 30.00 5 9-1
7 7 Texas Air Force 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Gemstone Warrior 10.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Kuwait Towers 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Uzziah 20.00 7.7 15-1
12 12 Breath Deeply 30.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 My Buddy Frank 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Baba’s Baby Boy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Monroe S.) – Monroe S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ocean Club 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Charlie’s Wish 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Towser 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Thirty Thou Kelvin 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Empress Ellie 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Angel Nadeshiko 1.20 5.4 10-1
5 5 Starship Agenda 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Aless Queen 0 0-1
4 4 Bigbouquetofroses 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Brown Eyed Beauty 10.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Julee’s Legacy 4.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Timely Reward 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Gouldian 15.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Five Eyes Onmichel 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Aless Queen 4.50 5.5 10-1
8 8 Our Friend Sadie 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Fussy Girl 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bold Advance 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hechicero 8.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Candy Street 2.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Hey River 4.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Go Go Ge 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Darth 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Pirate Radio 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Ambushed 20.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Noble Wave 20.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Danley 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Avant Glory 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Swirvin 3.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Gatsby 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Classic Car Wash 2.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Legacy Isle 1.60 4.8 9-1
3 3 X Y Point 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Celestial Glaze 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lamcaro 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Inherent Promise 6.00 1.9 3-1
6 6 Riverwalk 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Il Siciliano 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Awesome Life 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Swift Delivery 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Mo Go 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Monopoly of Honor 3.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Sharp Wonder 30.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Blue Spearman 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Son of a Slew 20.00 7.4 14-1
15 15 Catch a Tiger 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Gamblin George 50.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Taparino 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Bell Mountain 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Berkus (FR) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Current Situation 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Smart Spending 1.80 1.1 2-1
5 5 Dubstep 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Wicca Wisdom 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Nothing But Pumps 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Barbara 15.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Winning At Ease 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Slime Queen 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Dancingwthdaffodls 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Roar S.) – Roar S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Crimson Advocate 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Esperon 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Reef Runner 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Okiro 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Sir Flash 30.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Snowname 30.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Lighting Clouds 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Test Factor 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Devil in Disguise 6.00 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.