Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 22, 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
6 6 Inherent Promise 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 The Rizzer 3.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Social Majesty 8.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Yankee Drummer 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Zio Mo 6.00 5 10-1
3 3 Ghosts Lil Secret 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Message of Hope (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Leprechauna 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Sash 3.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 Miscreant 4.50 5 9-1
7 7 Windrush 3.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Pizzicato 4.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Future Fortune 30.00 7 13-1
6 6 Ave Fenix 30.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Spatula 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bella Mendy 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Theo’s Thunder 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Valid Sense 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Air Force Royalty 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Garrincha 3.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Jimbo Bailey 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Double Eight 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Lao Way 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Instapurchase 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Goldie Glory 2.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Just a Tease 3.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Yalorde 20.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 My Girl Nina 12.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Take Charge Candy 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 A Saint She Ain’t 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Zany Lady 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sheshimaintenance 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shancelicious 1.40 1.3 2-1
5 5 Classic Ballad 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 On the Nile 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Kilkenny Bella 20.00 4 7-1
3 3 Shemightdancesalsa 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lady Lullaby 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Happy Feet Hannah 10.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Stella Bionda 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Baronia 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Catalonia 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Timeforpeace 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Lucky Win Coco 20.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Mor Miss Mojo 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Grand Joker 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Coercive 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Gallant Knight 2.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Rusty Pistol 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Hottakejake 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Wasamattafoyou 20.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Prince David 30.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Smokin Jack Flash 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Miami Frank 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Expect the Best 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lasso 3.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Raging Fury 1.80 5.4 10-1
3 3 Ticking 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Teofimo 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Keep On Moving 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Princess Honor 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nvdia 5.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Good Magic Woman 50.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Violence and Peace 0.80 2.9 5-1
4 4 Boombox Betty 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Rose Dancer 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Victoria Jag 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Honey’s Creed 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Sawakin 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.