Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 30, 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
4 4 Nvdia 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Princess Honor 4.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Good Magic Woman 30.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Joyful Eliza (GB) 10.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Boombox Betty 1.80 5.1 10-1
6 6 Rose Dancer 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Victoria Jag 10.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Honey’s Creed 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Rockula 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bella Jak 10.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Rip N Beth 30.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Little Gussie 4.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Zolene 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Ivey My Love 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Frosty Belle 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Copper Creole 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Baronia 6.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Grenache 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Mucho Macho Lady 8.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Pint Sized Patron 8.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Velvet Rage 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Grand Joker 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Smokin Jack Flash 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Coercive 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Gallant Knight 2.00 5 9-1
5 5 Hottakejake 4.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Rusty Pistol 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Wasamattafoyou 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Grand Sticker 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Alanis 8.00 1.2 2-1
11 11 Rogers Park 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sainte Chapelle 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Threedots Andadash 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Bonmati 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Timber 2.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Lady O’Brien 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Dixie Escape 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Reina Mar 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sevilla 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Coach Kain 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Supreme Honor 8.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Raasil 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Khozalite 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Kaholo 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Sir Cross Traffic 3.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 David Pepperman 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bet Stormy 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Strand of Gold 10.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Sunroof 30.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Mi Amore 3.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Sals Dream Girl 4.00 5 9-1
7 7 Musical Journey 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Compass Rises 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Diamonds for Lily 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Trendy 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Double Cosmo Girl 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Persistent Danger 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Adios Now 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Speed Control 10.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Luni Sima 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Uranium 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Souper Watson 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Christensen 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Escape From Home 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wayne’s Law 2.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Techno Music 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Mischievous Milo 2.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Micanopy 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Double Miles 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Turbo Fire 30.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Gray Beast 30.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 My Favorite Bird 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Zozan 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bird Wildcat 8.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Lace Up 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Mayheminthepalace 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Nerves of Steel 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Cross Haste 2.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Golden Skull 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Ringside 30.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Lunar Rocket 30.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Holy Stick (CHI) 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Catalytic 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hades 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Relampago Verde 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Roar of the Beast 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Fiveeyesonskystars 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Lightning Tones 3.50 7.5 14-1
8 8 Smart Striker 15.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Las Olas 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Flag Officer 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shace Sloane 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Six Fortyfive 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Excuses 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 The Great Oscar 10.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Seattle Roar 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Big Bob 12.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Starship Magellan 30.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Four Beach Friends 20.00 9 17-1

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.