Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 26, 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
4 4 Hope Diamond 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vino for the Queen 12.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Starlight Luna 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 It’s Just a Game 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Jessica’s Dream 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Spirit of Jamaica 20.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Devilsgoldenfiddle 30.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 List 3.50 5.9 11-1
9 9 Dream Diamond 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Max 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sister Slew 8.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Resort (FR) 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Too Loose La Trek 4.50 2.4 4-1
8 8 Role Play 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Mo Java 30.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Souper Landslide 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 People Pleaser 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beautiful Crazy 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Maerdama 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Slender Slipper 20.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Stubold 3.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Windrush 10.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Ellagio 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Mario’s Sweet Girl 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Win Runner 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mr. Aventus 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Never Count Me Out 1.80 3.6 7-1
6 6 Mentor 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Mas Que Nada 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cajun Lad 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Valen Time 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 The Brigade 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Two Beers by Ten 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Genuine Gomo 10.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 War Officer 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Replevin 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Berlone 6.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Back in the Saddle 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Palace View (IRE) 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Cognoscenti 8.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Fly Erik Fly 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Hall Monitor 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Redhotnotbothered 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Step Slow 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Commendatore 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Skyrush 2.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Holy Dancer 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Brick City 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ashima 0.60 1 2-1
7 7 Storm West 20.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Show Off 3.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Galley Head 4.50 5 9-1
6 6 I Love Venezuela 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Heaven’s Promise 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Puckered 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Josie Joe 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mia Familia 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Amended Dreamer 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Paradise Street 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Munnings Talks 4.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Brown Diamond 10.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 East Jabip (IRE) 3.50 9 17-1
5 5 Beside You 12.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Mo’s Little Darlin 30.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 Bullet Journal 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sweet Ember 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Muffin Music 2.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Drama 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Jestina 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Samaritan’s Joy 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Winplaceandshow 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Duchess Eleanor 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fermi 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Chucky’s Ride 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Kate the Smate 4.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Practically Famous 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Gigi Cake’s 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Dolce Vino 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Viable Asset 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Divinely Inspired 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Rogue Runner 8.00 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.