Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 18, 2025

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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 No Evidence 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lazio 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Mr Tyson 4.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Most Handsome 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Epitaph 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Front End 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Fire Pit 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Squire 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Vito’s Wildcat 1.80 1.1 2-1
7 7 My Favorite Bird 20.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Street Player 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Beers On Me 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Chance to Party 15.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Housebuster Dude 30.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Sleeper Sullivan 15.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Luna Estrella 30.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Triple Stitched 30.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Jalapeno 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Bowie 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Sir Lomax 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sultan the Great 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rolling On 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Rachel’s Coach 1.80 4 8-1
2 2 One Whirlwind Ride 3.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Rough Draft 5.00 5.6 10-1
1 1 Ee Yah 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Chaplin 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 West Bank 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cajun Anthem 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Smart Jenny 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 How Bout Dat 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Good Bright Flames 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 For the Thrill 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Murabeh 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Shace Sloane 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Meistersinger 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Rozagante 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Genuine Gomo 4.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 More Therapy 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Develop Product 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Black Empire 12.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Frosty McFly 6.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Heretickle 12.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Corta Fuego 6.00 9.3 17-1
12 12 El Silencio 30.00 10.9 21-1
15 15 Sponge Time 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Pudding Lane 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Layabout 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bad Obsession 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Motown Mika 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Miguel’s Belle 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 I Believe in Magic 2.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Madness 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 R Firebird 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Foxy Lady 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Red Hot Spark 15.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Kikilove 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hollywood Mayhem 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Neshume 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Venezuela Is Gold 3.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 El Mayo 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Thunder Cane 15.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Mega Don 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Nervana 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Grand Jefe 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 My Lady James 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fulminate 15.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Foggy Note 5.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Happy Bella 2.50 2.9 6-1
3 3 Z First 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Jokes Up 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Gunesh 12.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Efficacious 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Condora 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Maddy R 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Happy Ride 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Bal de Mar 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Baby Blocks 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Uncaptured Dove 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Clay Soldier 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Fashionable Kitty 30.00 8 15-1

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.