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Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 27, 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
9 9 Royal Retinue (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Decisive Maiara 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Sliceaway 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Jenn’s Beliefs 4.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Lillesand 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Riyah Al Nil 30.00 5 9-1
5 5 Swing Route 10.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Sovereign Grace 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Turkish Flame 30.00 7 13-1
3 3 Grass Guzzler 12.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Deets Don’t Lie 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blazing Bridgette 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Sweetcity 1.80 3.2 6-1
3 3 Terrimendous 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Softly Dreaming 8.00 4 7-1
2 2 Majestic Lucia 4.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Campus Queen 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 The Coromoto 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Captain Eddie 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 El Guty 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Imapeppa 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Wasamattafoyou 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Dogwood Crossing 4.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Fighting Words 6.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Prince David 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fifty B M G 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 If Not for Luck 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Split Strike 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 On the Payroll 3.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Hottakejake 15.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Nic’s Bro 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Three Zero 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lemon’s Law 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Manawa 12.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Gotcha 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Easy Pick 4.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Wrathchild 3.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Munny Problem 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Ruler of the Skies 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Bootsontheground 12.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Vol Du Condor 10.00 8 15-1
9 9 Blind River 8.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Domino Vitali 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Blueberry Hill 1.40 2.1 4-1
4 4 Quinn’s Promise 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Lady Vintage 30.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Heartbeat 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Gullfaxi 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Frank’s Art 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Speed 1.40 1.6 3-1
7 7 Manhattan Boy 30.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Wicked Finn 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Roscoe Pine 2.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Drunken Sailor 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Bold N Breezy 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Selecto 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Printer’s Alley 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Java Buzz 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Themanupfront 4.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Win With Faith 1.80 5.7 11-1
4 4 Sniper Jack 20.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Jack Kerouac 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Venezuelan Hope 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Uncle John 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Longbranch Lou 2.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Give Me Liberty 20.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 King of Hollywood 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Ninja Star 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Salvattore Prince 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Baytown Parfait 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Power From Above 30.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Drink N Wink 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Town 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Urgency 5.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Star of the Gun 20.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Bravo Rough 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Xcel 3.50 5.4 10-1
13 13 Off the Deck 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Chemical Romance 4.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Fazzone 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Friday Night Light 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Serac 10.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Just Buy It 15.00 8 15-1
11 11 Sir Guinness 10.00 11.5 22-1
6 6 High Leverage 12.00 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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