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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
8 8 Credit History 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scope 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Gotcha 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Coach Kain 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Ambassador Blue 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Herbstreit 6.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Kotlikoff 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Top Level 12.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 No Pressure (IRE) 4.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Skedaddling Home 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Senor Roberto 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Belle of the South 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Sash 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Jayana 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Wicked Legacy 15.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Stubold 15.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Likely Perspective (IRE) 1.80 4.4 8-1
5 5 U Know When U Know 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Fashionable Kitty 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Mithril 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lobo Go 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Holy Dancer 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Tropical Waters 15.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 He Be Hoppin 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Step Slow 1.80 2.6 5-1
2 2 Moonlight Star 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Not Now Nick 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 One Bid 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Pillow Fight 4.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Battalion Leader 20.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Chivado 30.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Rebellution 3.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Grande Novella 2.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Brentwood 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chaina 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 My Lady James 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Sheshimaintenance 1.40 3.4 6-1
2 2 Miguel’s Belle 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Red Hot Spark 30.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 R Firebird 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Noble Dreamer 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 The Town 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Pike 3.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Gus Swayze 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Hawk 4.00 4 7-1
2 2 Jackpot Cree 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Win Street 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Seminole Chief 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Itsallcomintogetha 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Judge Davis 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Niagara Skyline 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 One Stripe (SAF) 1.40 4 8-1
6 6 Sherlock’s Jewel 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Like the King 6.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Cadet Corps 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Trouble Time 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Back Em Up 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Multiverse 2.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 Mr. Peeks 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Canuto 4.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Dumb Money 15.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Mike’s Magic 30.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Raging Fury 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Mish 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 One Magic Philly 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Luvumorgan 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Sterling Silver 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Claret Beret 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Dazzling Move 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Necessity 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Riding Pretty 30.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Gullfaxi 50.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Grand Job 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mary Marguerite 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Souper Amusing 5.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 La Cantera (IRE) 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Miss Ellary 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Insolenta 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Mysunshinegirl 30.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 American Popstar 8.00 7 13-1
8 8 Ditched 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Acheron 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.

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