Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 28, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Noble Confessor 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smooth Breeze 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Bite and Strike 15.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Indecisiveness 10.00 5 9-1
15 15 Uncle’s Gold 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Pitkin 10.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Revolutionnaire (FR) 10.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Discreet Dancer 12.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Ramblin’ Wreck 30.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Ironsides 15.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Pierre 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tiz Freedom 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Profound 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Our Souper Hero 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Uncatalyzed (GB) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dark Assault 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Candy Addiction 20.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Gilded Bandit 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sovereign Law 4.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Oso de Oro 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Al Loud 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Quentin B 3.50 6.1 11-1
9 9 Lincoln’s Law 4.50 6.4 12-1
6 6 Three Mile Gold 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Grande Sorpreso 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 McCann 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Colonel Liam S.) – Colonel Liam S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Argos 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Thousandsticks 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Zeppelin 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 I C Light 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Honey Dutch 3.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Vasy (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Behold the King 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Knoty Knicks 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Canadian Turf S.) – Canadian Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stars and Strides 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beach Gold 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Battle of Normandy 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Wolfie’s Dynaghost 1.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Win for the Money 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Tiz Dashing 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Fort Washington 4.00 4 8-1
2 2 Westside Tide 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kingswearcrowns 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Steel 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Bold Fact 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Criteria 1.80 4.6 9-1
5 5 Moonstrocity 20.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Hickman Creek 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Power Aura 15.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Better America 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Royal Crescent 4.50 5.9 11-1
10 10 Zenick 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 War World Rocks 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Herecomesthebride S.) – Herecomesthebride S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sister Troienne 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Brat Pack 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Sapphire Beach (IRE) 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Storm’s Wake 20.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Spirit Doll 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Lion Lake (IRE) 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Connect the Stars 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Spicy Princess 12.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Bossy Candy 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bert’s Knoty Girl 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Gulfstream Park Mile S. Presented By Fierceness) – Gulfstream Park Mile S. Presented By Fierceness

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Knightsbridge 0.20 1 2-1
5 5 Mika 3.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Bernin Hot 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Steal Sunshine 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Flying Liam 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Classic of Course 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Burnham Square 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chapman’s Peak 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Tenacious Leader 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Dashman 6.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Seminole Chief 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Cruise the Nile 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Paros 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Bonus Move 12.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Army Officer 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Degree of Risk 12.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Scarecrow 20.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 He’s Not Joking 30.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Missed the Cut 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Walley World 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Pass the Hat 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 McRavin 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tomasello 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hades 12.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Iron Hand 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Ciao Chuck 6.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Horsepower 4.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Prevent 4.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Brawn 30.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Palazzi 12.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Classic Mo Town 10.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Act a Fool 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Takecareofbusiness 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lost and Confused 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Private Thoughts 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (The Very One S. Presented By Drf En Espanol) – The Very One S. Presented By Drf En Espanol

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Candy Quest 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 1.80 1.2 2-1
1 1 Gallant Greta 12.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Venencia (FR) 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Just Basking 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 For Flying (BRZ) 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Love Song 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Dona Clota (CHI) 8.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Fantasy Performer 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Davona Dale S. Presented By Inglis Digital Usa) – Davona Dale S. Presented By Inglis Digital Usa

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 On Time Girl 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Imperatrice 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 My Miss Mo 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Swing Vote 3.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Haute Diva 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Omaha Bay 6.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 She Be Smooth 5.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Paradise 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Blazing Brat 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Honey Fox S. Presented By Myracehorse) – Honey Fox S. Presented By Myracehorse

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lush Lips (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Movin’ On Up 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Classic Q 8.00 5 10-1
2 2 Souper Zonda 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Crevalle d’Oro 2.50 5.7 11-1
1 1 Silver Moonlight 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Public Defender 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Fantastic Flame 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Gata Brazil 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Queens Command (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Mac Diarmida S. Presented By Fanduel Tv) – Mac Diarmida S. Presented By Fanduel Tv

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Layabout 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Zverev 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Grand Sonata 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Echo Lane 20.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Anegada 4.50 2.6 5-1
9 9 Tank 30.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Padiddle 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Without (IRE) 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Junipero Serra 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Dancin in Da’nile 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 14 (Coolmore Fountain Of Youth S.) – Coolmore Fountain Of Youth S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jackson Hole 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bravaro 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Napoleon Solo 3.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Solitude Dude 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Commandment 2.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Bull by the Horns 30.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Chief Wallabee 4.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Rockies Balboa 20.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Lost Money 50.00 7.7 15-1
9 98 Global Aviator 0.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Talkin 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.