Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 26, 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
9 9 Skedaddling Home 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ambassador Blue 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Herbstreit 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Kotlikoff 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Senor Roberto 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Coach Kain 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gotcha 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Credit History 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scope 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Top Level 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 No Pressure (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jayana 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fashionable Kitty 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wicked Legacy 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 U Know When U Know 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stubold 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Belle of the South 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mithril 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Sash 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Likely Perspective (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tropical Waters 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Moonlight Star 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 He Be Hoppin 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Holy Dancer 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Step Slow 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Lobo Go 2.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chivado 30.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pillow Fight 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Not Now Nick 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rebellution 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Battalion Leader 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Brentwood 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 One Bid 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Grande Novella 2.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Noble Dreamer 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chaina 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 My Lady James 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 R Firebird 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miguel’s Belle 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Red Hot Spark 30.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sheshimaintenance 1.40 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Win Street 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Town 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Jackpot Cree 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hawk 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pike 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Gus Swayze 2.50 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Like the King 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Niagara Skyline 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Judge Davis 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Cadet Corps 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Itsallcomintogetha 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sherlock’s Jewel 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seminole Chief 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 One Stripe (SAF) 1.40 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mish 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mr. Peeks 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Raging Fury 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Trouble Time 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Back Em Up 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Dumb Money 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Canuto 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mike’s Magic 30.00 1 2-1
8 8 Multiverse 2.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Rampart S.) – Rampart S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sterling Silver 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Riding Pretty 30.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gullfaxi 50.00 1 2-1
6 6 Claret Beret 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Grand Job 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 One Magic Philly 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dazzling Move 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Necessity 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Luvumorgan 20.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Insolenta 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Ellary 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Souper Amusing 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ditched 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Acheron 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mysunshinegirl 30.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mary Marguerite 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 American Popstar 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 La Cantera (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1

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.