Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 2, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bowie 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Copernium 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wine Candy 8.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 California Kiss 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Triple Stitched 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Thunder Chuck 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Bohemian 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Judy Chop 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Free to Roam 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Bellwether 6.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Oshala 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Tinta Roja 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Bonmati 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Bossy Diva 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Mamuka 6.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Lady O’Brien 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Dialithic 30.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Fashionable Kitty 30.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Redfire 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Garrincha 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Signal Caller 4.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Game of Power 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Tempo Ride 1.60 2.5 5-1
1 1 Bitter Banker 20.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Ingenuity 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cut’em Loose 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Cha Cha 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Sir Banana Brian 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 A G Diamond 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Breezer 2.50 6.1 11-1
8 8 Kuwait Towers 10.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Sergeant Sinatra 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Starrystarryknight 4.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Zaino 4.50 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Majesty’s Song 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 City Minute 2.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Be Thankful 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Laila Bella Girl 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Girvin Star 30.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Militia 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Valiant Hope 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Lido Beach 20.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 English Harbour 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Souper Dessert 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Silver Dancer 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 La Cantera (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Temple City Taboo 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 We Sea You (IRE) 2.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Mom’s Martini 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Lady River Lily 6.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Nashville Slew 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Ask the Monarch 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dude Ranch 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Collective Nation 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Orquidea Real 12.00 2 4-1
6 6 Vivi Get Your Guns 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Mi Gitanita 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Mystic Shadow 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Running Hot 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Sweet Cassanova 30.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Tattletale 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Air Force Cruising 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Sultan the Great 5.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Neshume 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Blazing Bucchero 20.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Fast Fixer 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Divo d’Oro 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Chaplin 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Smokin Jack Flash 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rogers Park 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Clash City Rocker 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Wellness 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Open Lane 3.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Fiery 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Starship Aspen 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Armada Rising (IRE) 4.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Our Prosperity 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Thank You Mam 10.00 9 17-1

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.