Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 26, 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
5 5 Unshakable 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thankfully 4.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Wellness 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Miavana 20.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Theatrix 15.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Baby Lala 8.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Starship Impulsive 6.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Sara’s Rose 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Cameo 30.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Snitch Dorada 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Loving Gaze (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Slew Diva 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Trumpetta 2.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Shines Madelin 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Senorita Nomas 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Freedom Princess 5.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Spun Size 6.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Alluring Serenity 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Blue Spearman 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Beganingreenpoint 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Banneker 2.50 4.1 8-1
10 10 Cacique Abarrio 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Warlord Cruzan 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Don’t Answer 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Hot N Lucky 2.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Severance 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Hakkimi (CHI) 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Federal Exchange 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Belts ‘n Brooks 0 0-1
6 6 Thought 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Avant Glory 1.60 1.8 3-1
2 2 Ensign Parker 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Belts ‘n Brooks 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Santos to Wilson 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Philharmonic 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Not One Less 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Great Shashi 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Point to That Star 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Seeyouinmydreams 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Party Queen 30.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Widerthanamile 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Shaboujee 20.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Ride On Anna 15.00 10.6 20-1
7 7 Palmo 12.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Spelled 15.00 10.7 20-1
11 11 Gray Lark 4.50 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Rampart S.) – Rampart S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Windy Walk 0 0-1
Power Squeeze 0 0-1
2 2 Power Squeeze 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Charlie’s Wish 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Dazzling Move 15.00 2 4-1
8 8 Soul of an Angel 0.60 3.4 6-1
3 3 Windy Walk 20.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Intrepid Daydream 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Unsolved Mystery 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Save Time 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Power Attack 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sultan the Great 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Cadamosto (IRE) 2.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Doctor Jeff 2.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Full Disclosure 4.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 One Whirlwind Ride 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Tapit Three Times 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 King Cab 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Via Borghese S.) – Via Borghese S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ballado’s Beach (ARG) 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Marksman Queen (GB) 8.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Forever After All 2.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Three Priests (JPN) 12.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 La Mehana (FR) 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Avenue Niel (IRE) 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Lady Firefoot 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Whatlovelookslike 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Thirty Thou Kelvin 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Shiloh’s Mistress 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 American of Course 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bedrock Birdie 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Neoprene 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Risadita 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Entrepreneurship 1.60 5.9 11-1
7 7 David’s Rose 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Check the Grade 30.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Ride On Cupid 4.50 8.9 17-1
9 9 Happy Ride 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Weekend Rags 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Bellofthebluegrass 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Waittilmidnitehour 5.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Vindicate Cha Cha 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Mojave Desert 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Let Her Run 30.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Definite Diva 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Up for It 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Wise and Elegant 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Deflection 30.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 West Loop 10.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Beach Party Bingo 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Source (GB) 8.00 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.