Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 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
10 10 Saint Cloud 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 McMullen 2.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Tricky Tiger 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 G Speedy 4.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Beauty Bolt 6.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Lamcaro 2.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Gemstone Warrior 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Decisive Pride 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Last Run 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Kuwait Towers 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Souffle On Fire 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lilys Back 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 In Fact Sheza Zask 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Pass Failed 2.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Starship Aspen 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Amelia 1.80 3.5 7-1
4 4 Ilithyia 30.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 D’argento Bolt 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tshiebwe 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sneak Preview 1.60 2.8 5-1
6 6 Shea D World 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Endrick 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Speed Control 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Sweet Cha Cha 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 To the Max 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 No Bills Campaign 10.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Depth Perception 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Sniper Jack 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Wittingly 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Evil Empire 4.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Deuxieme Chance 5.00 5 9-1
8 8 Whiskytangodisco 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hammerstein 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Irish Gent (IRE) 5.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Paris Surprise 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Gene and Jude 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Irrelevant 4.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Kulapat 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Name It 30.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Culpa 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Royal Browne 15.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 English Law 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Travel Happy 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Royally Blue 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Garuda 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 J Z’s Last Schance 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Denver’s Alley 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Free to Roam 3.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Maranta 12.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Lionza 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Love Actually 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sol Hope 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 City Minute 10.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Foggy Note 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Chosen Factor 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Laila Bella Girl 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tree C’s Kai 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Brittany’s Way 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hot Cocoa 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cairo Comedy 3.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Smiling Rosie 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Incendiary 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Nyfive 6.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Lisa Connects 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Spiral 20.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Estrella 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Affirming 2.50 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.