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Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 17, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Katheeb 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Steelin Bases 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Richard Ave 8.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Saratoga Cruiser 20.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Bandoola 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Dixie Preach 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Bolt to Run 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Legal Maneuver 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Disattached 1.80 SCRATCH
9 9 Noble Star 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Plex 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mohawk River 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Sharpazano 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Blazing Hot 20.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Fighting Words 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mustang Bay 3.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Theo’s Thunder 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Firstflashofmoon 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Triunvirato 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mr Narcissistic 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Chaplin 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 One Whirlwind Ride 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Three Zero 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Dropkick Murphy 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Song Runner 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Love Actually 1.80 SCRATCH
8 8 Laila Bella Girl 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Tree C’s Kai 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Alluring Serenity 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Naval Hospital 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Ilithyia 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Liz Loves Shopping 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Swift Candy 5.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Prism Pool Pat 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bal de Mar 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Speightfulelection 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Long Gone Sally 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Not Guilty 2.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Boot’s On the Moon 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Garuda 4.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Free to Roam 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Insurmountable 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Golden Gorilla 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 To the Max 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Keep On Moving 2.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 R Delray 1.40 5.2 10-1
3 3 Luz de Guia 4.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ashima 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Rachels Song 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Sarah’s Dream 4.00 3 6-1
8 8 Curlin’s Girl 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Floribunda 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Starship Boeing 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Omega Ms 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 More Than Glory 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Smiling Ellie 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady O’Brien 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 China Blue 3.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 On the Nile 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Dialithic 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Bonmati 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Nanananabooboo 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 My Happy Holiday 4.50 6.5 12-1
3 3 Aranciata 8.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Starship Legend 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Roar S.) – Roar S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Relator 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Turbulent Force 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Most Handsome 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mr. Binks 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Ortley Avenue (IRE) 2.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Mati Gol 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Rolando 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Newgrange 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Big Data 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 Loco Abarrio 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Secret Chat 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Positive Review 12.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Unclecharliesgift 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Super Corinto (ARG) 20.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Lightning Tones 4.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Grand Mo the First 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Hades 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Mr. Steele S.) – Mr. Steele S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Saratoga Flash 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boppy O 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Just a Photo 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Degree of Risk 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 California Frolic 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Lorenz (BRZ) 6.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Baytown Parfait 50.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Eldest Son 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Abrumar 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Cash Equity (FR) 1.80 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.

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