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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Power Humor 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Silent and Violent 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Uranium 2.50 5 10-1
6 6 Dune Road 10.00 5 10-1
3 3 Bold Looker 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Proverb 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 Come Dream With Me 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Imperatus 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ocala Rocket 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Rozagante 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Operatnthunderbolt 1.60 4.2 8-1
5 5 Last Run 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Ruiz Junior 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Smooth an Easy 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Capt’n Pike 12.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Glitmoney 20.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Yadirayadirayadira 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hollywood Mayhem 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dios Will 2.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Cajun’s Cookin 2.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Nervana 4.50 6.1 11-1
1 1 El Mayo 5.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Herecomesdapeach 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Mega Don 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Danzig Chips 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Endrick 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Grand Jefe 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Practiko 1.60 4.1 8-1
5 5 Sweet Cha Cha 8.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Sir Banana Brian 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Fight Til Dawn 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 Tiz the Coast 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rogers Park 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Dude Ranch 12.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Toku 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Geegee’s Story 15.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Cooter’s Revenge (AUS) 4.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Final Note 30.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Game Changer Jolie 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Blazin’ Praline 30.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Arroyadora 6.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Poccetti 30.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Mitoleta 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Adjust My Halo 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hot Cargo 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Bayernee 30.00 3 6-1
1 1 Lionza 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Deflection 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Twizzle 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Madam Mitole 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Alas Doradas 4.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Luna Louska 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 High Limit Room 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rolling On 8.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Gepard 30.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Rough Draft 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Ready for a Fight 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Jimmies Big Day 4.00 5.1 10-1
13 13 Neophyte 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Cosmic Speculation 20.00 7 13-1
12 12 Ensign Parker 6.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Beganingreenpoint 30.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Midnight Special 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Jet Wings 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Amor Lejano (ARG) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Efficacious 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Denver’s Alley 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Jokes Up 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 My Lady James 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Foggy Note 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Z First 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Demar’s Legacy 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Smile Po 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Surf’s Up 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 American Direction 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Atwork 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Beijing Boss 30.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Red Thorn 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Deep Dusk 3.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Pajaro 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Breezey Z 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Listenupshance 12.00 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.