Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 6, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Madagascar 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Ramses the Great 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Chicken Dance 5.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Not Now Nick 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Empire of Glory 15.00 4 8-1
5 5 Forza Azzurri 4.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 David Pepperman 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Antonino 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Magneto 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Alongcomesawoman 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jayana 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Royalties Riches 2.50 3.4 7-1
3 3 Alluring Serenity 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Horseplay 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Boombox Betty 3.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Bee N Dee 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Street Sue 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Looks to Kill 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Miss Magical 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Affirming 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 The Other One 3.50 5 9-1
5 5 Miss Jenna 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 I Love Stone 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Volamo 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Maitre D 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Mackor 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Transactional Guy 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Lazio 2.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Santal 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Wild West Justice 30.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Valid Sense 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bronze Bullet 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Squire 1.80 4 8-1
5 5 Micanopy 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 My Favorite Bird 4.50 6.1 12-1
7 7 Nickel C 6.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Ababajoni 10.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Justin Smiles 10.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Trelawny 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Beautiful Bolt 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Mario’s Sweet Girl 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Slender Slipper 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Five Eyes Onmichel 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Fontina 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Widerthanamile 3.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 My Sweetheart 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pillar of Beauty 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Slay the Day 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Epigram 30.00 4 7-1
2 2 Slippers 6.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Catalonia 4.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Black Cherry 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 Glancing My Way 10.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Viva Vienne 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Pulstar 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Thank You Amy 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Tizasweetlady 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Epico 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Vekoma Velocity 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Action Delight 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Eternal Dream 20.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Starship Juliette 3.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Big Beautiful Bill 20.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Jackpot Cree 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Sonic Surge 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Mo Rapido 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Giant Teddy 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Air Force Cruising 6.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Banded Rocket 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Risk Factor 2.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Carcone 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Moon Landing 4.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Coffee At K J’s 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Adversary 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mentee 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Masseto (GB) 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Mattingly 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Extendo 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Society’s Thunder 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Cairo Caper 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Okiro 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Test Factor 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Asher’s Edge 3.00 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.