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Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 20, 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
8 8 Gigline 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Turbo Fire 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Smash City 2.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Holy Cow 8.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Travieso 30.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Jeter 4.50 8.5 16-1
2 2 It’s the Stones 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Couches Burning 15.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Roux Bucherro 30.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Lanum 3.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rawayana 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rudi 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Surfer’s Joy 20.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Win Street 10.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Fawcett 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Lennie G 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Unfair 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Vacationer 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Camm’s Princess 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bomb Squad 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Dialithic 5.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Normanjito (FR) 20.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Whirlwind 8.00 7 13-1
7 7 Pasajera 6.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Amelia 1.80 8.3 16-1
1 1 Awesomely Wild 30.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Mamuka 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Camm’s Girl 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Here Comes Petal 15.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 She Grins 1.80 1.7 3-1
1 1 Face of Shadows 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Dare to Desire 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 O’Hearn 3.00 4 8-1
3 3 Coded Elegance 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Ontheblink 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nate the Great 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 I’m Due 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Catch a Tiger 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Tall Story 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Flat Top Box 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Winooski 12.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Noble Tiger 30.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Conquering King 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Brigade Commander 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Dreams of Myfather 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sunset Harbour 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Just a Philly 1.60 1.2 2-1
6 6 Alta Calibre 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Worth Considering 2.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Trumpetta 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Girvin Star 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Majestic Noir 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sweet Interlude 6.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Skedaddling Home 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Game Boss 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Finest Gamble 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Vin Number 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Here Comes Leo 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Win Runner 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Capturing 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Moonlight Promises 5.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Quadra 8.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Patriotic War 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Independenceavenue 10.00 3 6-1
1 1 Thankfully 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Nana’s Corn Muffin 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sod Siren (FR) 6.00 5 9-1
9 9 The Dove Rules 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Musical Design 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Denver’s Alley 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Relator 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 American Farmer 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Roscoe Pine 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Giftedbydesign 6.00 5 9-1
9 9 Honesto 5.00 5 9-1
7 7 Try to Make Cents 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Cryptonym 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 More Than Work 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Navy Cross 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Las Olas 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Victoriously 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sapphire Girl 1.80 2.3 4-1
2 2 Sheshimaintenance 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Nina’s Last Gift 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 My Denysse 20.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Fish Mooney 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Z First 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Celestial Express 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Orquidea Real 30.00 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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