Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 30, 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
4 4 West Bank 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 She’s So Sexy 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Save Us Melania 1.60 2.9 5-1
2 2 Palmetto Fury 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Always Drama 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Down in the Bayou 4.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Mi Granchiquiquira 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gamblin George 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 For the Chief 1.40 1.5 3-1
2 2 Ruby’s Big Red 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Intolerable 15.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Guaio 4.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 R B’s Runner 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Affixed 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 American of Course 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Compass Fire 20.00 2 4-1
4 4 Moor Strength 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Cymbal Court 1.60 4.4 8-1
1 1 Hits Different 4.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Chaina 5.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Good Bright Flames 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ensign Parker 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ragtime Blues 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Call My Banker 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Grand Valley 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Joe Di Baggio 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Camptown Races 30.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Lee Ann’s Warrior 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Old Town Road 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ajaayb 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Thirty Pound Test 1.20 1.5 3-1
5 5 Life Is Precious 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Blast Radius 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Warhol 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Grand Runner Up 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Valued Cajun 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dr. Ray D. 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Escape Room 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Avellino 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Warda 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Party Shaker 15.00 3 6-1
2 2 Vindicate Cha Cha 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Anajuliaforever 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dear Dad 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Quester 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Cosmic Speculation 1.80 1.8 3-1
7 7 Honesto 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Bold Majestic 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Swing Low 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 My Noble Knight 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Calypso Charlie 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Milchin 8.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Seven Anniversary 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Bivol 3.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Rags Special 15.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Mr Clause 30.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Always Dialed 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Monopoly of Honor 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Glasweigian 20.00 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.