Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 8, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Red Thorn 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Tap Tap Russ 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Map This 10.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Ayman 30.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Midnight Boss 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Let Loose Louie 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Blazing Tyreek 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Valiant Package 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Coda Mia 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ellagio 2.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Geegee’s Story 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Miss Morgan 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Burn It All 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Onemorsilverdollar 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Practical Vale 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Dawn’s Mist 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Kathy’s Love Song 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Teofimo 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Khoolzan 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Top Maverick 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Nothingsubtle 4.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Vigano 2.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Strengthnguidance 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Belle of the South 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Adios Tipsy 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Made in Kuwait 1.60 2.3 4-1
3 3 Cajun Sis 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Celestial Express 20.00 4 8-1
5 5 Une de Mai 30.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Get the Win 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 La Cyber 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 No Other Like You 5.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Worth Considering 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Anacapri 8.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Starship Elation 6.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Awesome Campaign 12.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Meet Me in the Air 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Smart Style 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Trish 4.50 7.2 14-1
1 1 Clea 20.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Spirit of Jamaica 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Deetz 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Geaux Amy 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 Pop Rox 4.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Slew Diva 1.80 3.8 7-1
5 5 Early Delivery 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Girl Dynamite 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Carnane (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Evanora 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Camm’s Princess 4.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Forever Again 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Awesomely Wild 5.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Sainte Chapelle 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 My Happy Holiday 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Emmett 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Chill the J 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Hall Monitor 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bolt to Run 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Big Boy Jak 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Saratoga Cruiser 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Giftedbydesign 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Queen McKinzie 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Marabina 3.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Chosen Factor 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Lady Khoz 6.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Jaantje 10.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Song and a Breeze 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Curlina Star 12.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Con Cautela 15.00 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.