Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tree C’s Kai 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Veronika Z 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Merion Road 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Screen 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 No Time to Wait 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Princess Milly 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Starship Elation 30.00 1 2-1
3 3 Phoenix of Wit (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sigrun Fast Boy 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Kalinba 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Don’t Answer 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Saint No More 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Diamond Messa 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sixteen Cigarettes 6.00 1 2-1
12 12 Imapeppa 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Thingsrgettinharry 30.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dreams of Myfather 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mustang Bay 6.00 1 2-1
13 13 Grand Jefe 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Nixon Joy (ARG) 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Otto 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sweet Cha Cha 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Acquisitive 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Protest 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Truly Urgent 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fourty Four 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Yadirayadirayadira 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Enzito 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 McMullen 3.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 La Brody 30.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dove in Charge 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fulminate 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Chloe’s Toy 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cajun Fantasy 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 No Action 20.00 1 2-1
9 9 Miguel’s Belle 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Misprint 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fields of Green 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Garretts On the Go 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Don’t Fire Joe 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cadenced 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bowie 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Justin Smiles 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Science Rockets 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gold Rules 20.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bravo Rough 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ching Ching 30.00 1 2-1
14 14 Kung Foo 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hotter Than Dem 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 After Party 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 My Rich Uncle 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Universal Legend 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Toronja 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pemberley 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hits Different 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Holder Close 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 I Love Venezuela 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dialithic 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Play Free Bird 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Money Bouquet 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 La Gata Salvaje 30.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zolene 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bella’s Breeze 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Finding Strength 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mystical 1.00 1 2-1
10 10 Would I Lie to You 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 La Esperanza 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Everymomentmatters 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tizasweetlady 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mistrial Wind 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mor Miss Mojo 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Conquering King 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Longbranch Lou 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Victory Dash 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jack Kerouac 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Carentan 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dime Papi 15.00 1 2-1
11 11 Maktub 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sugar Buzz 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Giftedbydesign 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 J Squared 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tall Story 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Well Connected 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ensign Parker 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Readier 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Rough Draft 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mintenon 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Selecto 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Christensen 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rolling On 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Banneker 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hot Blooded 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Flat Top Box 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Belly of Jelly 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sunshine Frolic 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spy Novel 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Spy Hunter 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Salvattore Prince 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Samburu (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Eddie the Great 8.00 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.