Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 5, 2026

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
7 7 War to Remember 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Four Beach Friends 4.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Vino’s Valentine 3.50 5 9-1
2 2 Lobo Go 6.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Happy Jack Express 30.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Old Marsh 12.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Brick City 6.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Dominican Thunder 15.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Lil Bit Sideways 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Champagne Brunch 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Veola 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Chitchatchitchat 10.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Tiz Ready 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Silent Wrath 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Downtown Ro 2.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Hope Diamond 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 May Mischief 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Goodys Girl 2.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 I Love to Win 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Sara’s Rose 4.00 5 9-1
7 7 Sweet Sash 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Fluffy 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Windrush 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Ellagio 15.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Blond Jak 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Girl Nina 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Angelic Quality 1.80 2.3 4-1
7 7 She’s Wicked Hot 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Riyah Al Nil 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 That’s Amore 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 R Tun Who 2.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Harpy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Imperia Blue 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Oscar Bound 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Call the Bullpen 1.80 3.5 7-1
4 4 Cairo Comedy 4.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Greatest 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Noche de Damas 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Divine Blue 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 New Life 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Whitethorn 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Absolute Honor 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Stone Cold Kelly 20.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Spirit of Hope 2.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Playa Azul 4.00 5 9-1
2 2 Tejanita 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Sweetheart 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sapphire Beach (IRE) 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Catalonia 4.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Pillar of Beauty 2.50 4 8-1
8 8 Spinelli 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Bramble Blast 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Tosca 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Ifyousaidso 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Scope 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Jeter 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Believein 3.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Struck Gold 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Chaos Agent 5.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Redemption Hour 10.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Lanum 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Full Nelson 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Frank’s Art 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Salvattore Prince 3.50 6.1 12-1
3 3 Manhattan Boy 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Roscoe Pine 3.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 American Farmer 4.50 7.4 14-1
9 9 Sunshine Frolic 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Bold N Breezy 30.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Vladislav 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Murabeh 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Hot N Lucky 6.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Flat Top Box 4.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Baytown Parfait 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Steelin Bases 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Outta Money 5.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Fredericksburg 50.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Adversary 10.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Risk Factor 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Oasis Prince 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.