Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 19, 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
1 1 Mi Amada 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Magical 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Striking Finale 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Lady Rockula 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Nyfive 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Del Mar Sunrise (IRE) 4.50 5.3 10-1
6 6 Looking At Unicity 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Colonial Sense 6.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 River Blossom 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Neodera 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Anticipation 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Reading Time 1.80 4.1 8-1
4 4 Speightfulelection 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Seeking a Prayer 4.00 6 11-1
1 1 Boot’s On the Moon 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Bonita Diamond 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tapstick 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lomax 1.80 1.8 3-1
4 4 Animated 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Secret Power 30.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 One More Duke 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Numinous 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Frosted Punk 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Twice Enticed 20.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Eryk Anthony 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Bernabeu 2.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Eton 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Message of Hope (IRE) 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Hillbilly Bob 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Esperanzito 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Mr. Colossal 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Liam’s Song 3.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Just Lookin At You 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sunna 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Will Reign 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Midnightloveaffair 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Brittany’s Way 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Phoebeinwonderland 2.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Miso Spicy (FR) 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Girl in Blue 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Vivi Get Your Guns 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Spatula 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Keep On Moving 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Joey Muscles 12.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Grim Reaper 10.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Dune Road 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Vigano 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Mr. Peeks 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Rocketeer 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Backonthechaingang 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Copernium 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Esoooo 2.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Chalky White 5.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 I’m Sam 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Chimuelo 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Italian Wine 4.50 6.9 13-1
8 8 Kazooza 4.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Crazy Red 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Frosted Kisses 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Acheron 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 My Blessing 2.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Pretty Shy 4.50 2.4 4-1
10 10 Bonmati 12.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Giddy Up Baby 12.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Lady River Lily 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Shedoo Kitten 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 My Sweet Adaline 30.00 7 13-1
9 9 Ave Fenix 50.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Orquidea Real 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bembridge Ledge 0.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kapoor 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Isla Grande (ARG) 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Rock the Rainbow 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Chatter 1.80 4.8 9-1
2 2 Arami’s Factor 8.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Royal Poppy 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Merry Madison 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Queen McKinzie 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Spinning Class 2.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Added Touch 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Thames 3.50 6.1 12-1
9 9 Contra 30.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 In Timing 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Basilica Light 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 She’s Chloe 5.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Elektra King 8.00 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.