Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 21, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Little Georgie 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Deference 8.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Three to G 2.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Copacabana 4.50 8.1 15-1
8 8 Jokette 12.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Voluntary 30.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Lady of Lords 6.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 River Ride 20.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Time for You 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Four Three Forty 15.00 9 17-1
12 12 Mo’s Little Darlin 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Josie Joe 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mia Familia 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lady Lullaby 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sweet Dream Lady 3.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Nasti Z 4.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Affluenza 2.50 6.7 13-1
1 1 Bombs Away 6.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Pom Pom 5.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Ubique 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Lady Question 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Neural Network 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gallant Knight 1.80 1.6 3-1
7 7 Lou the Body 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Outlaw Country 10.00 3 6-1
1 1 Sound of the Beast 1.60 4.1 8-1
4 4 Sweet Cha Cha 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Golden Skull 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saint Cloud 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 El Muheet 2.00 4 8-1
4 4 Grand Joker 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Loud Applause 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Kantharos Jr 30.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 G Speedy 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Last Run 8.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Lodato 1.80 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Little Gussie 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 Chispuda 4.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Musical Power 8.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Harpy 12.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Cuddle the Kitten 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Cheri Cheri Lady 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Tiger Eye Pearl 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Hit Music 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Uni Merla 5.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Jadacaquiva 8.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Miss Candy Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wind Flower 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ivory and Ebony 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bojaca Blessing 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Phoenix of Wit (IRE) 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Jalila 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Starship Melody 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 North End Lady 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Faith Understood 30.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Timeless Wonder 2.50 9 17-1
9 9 High South 3.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zydeceaux 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jimmies Big Day 1.40 1.2 2-1
3 3 To the Eastside 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Proud American 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 He Be Hoppin 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Alarik (CHI) 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 Holy Stick (CHI) 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fancy Gentleman 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Autobahn 2.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Gregarious 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Infinite Light 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Overview 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Ovechkin 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Life’s Too Short 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 La Cantera (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pretty Lavish (IRE) 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Mystic Sea 15.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Lady Kathryn 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Vazhi 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Olivia Valentina 10.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Maggie Go (ARG) 1.80 6 11-1
3 3 Protective Custody 10.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Starship Elation 30.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Afrodita 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Siyouni Flash (FR) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Gulfstream Park Sprint S.) – Gulfstream Park Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Damon’s Mound 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Wound Up 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Con Compania (CHI) 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Rolando 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Great Navigator 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Beeline 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Ajaayb 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Jack’s Promise 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lois Len 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Don’t Tell Tammo 10.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Little Martha 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 One of One 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Geaux Amy 4.50 5 10-1
1 1 Compass Rises 6.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Musical Journey 20.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 U Know When U Know 10.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Midnight Bella 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 More Than Glory 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sophisticated Cat 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mi Triguena 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Celebrity Warrior (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 She Reigns 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Conciliation 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Use Me (IRE) 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Let’s Go Barbie 4.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Dreaming of Joy 5.00 8 15-1
4 4 Vekoma View 4.50 8.2 15-1
10 10 Alpenglow 12.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Amended Dreamer 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Morning Rise 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Ticket to Ride 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Brown Diamond 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.