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Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 4, 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
3 3 Tapstick 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Conn Smythe (GB) 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 San Martin 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 One Bid 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Frosted Punk 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 One More Duke 30.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Money Tour 6.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 My Foolish Notion 20.00 7 13-1
1 1 Holy Cow 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Animated 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tululo 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 One Sweet Girl 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Meilani 2.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Call the Bullpen 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Spinelli 3.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Reina Del Viento 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Oscar Bound 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Musical Power 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Girl Nina 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Tie It With a Bow 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Baronia 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 She’s Wicked Hot 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Affluenza 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Jadacaquiva 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lodato 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 First Navy Jack (IRE) 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Nano Man 3.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Loud Applause 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 El Muheet 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Bucchero’s Dude 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Last Run 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Saint Cloud 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 American Direction 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Versailles Road 1.80 2.4 4-1
1 1 Likeness 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Senor Roberto 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 The Big Guava (FR) 4.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Smooth an Easy 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Whine Country 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mattingly 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 War Bomber (IRE) 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Extendo 5.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Asher’s Edge 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Okiro 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Test Factor 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Xy Speed 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Society’s Thunder 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Esperon 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Masseto (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Maitre D 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Readier 1.60 2.2 4-1
2 2 Kinetic Stone 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Breezer 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Hottakejake 3.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Fast Fixer 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Banneker 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 No Evidence 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pajaro 20.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Giant Teddy 8.00 2 4-1
8 8 Quizler 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Banded Rocket 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Time Passes 8.00 5 10-1
3 3 Fuoco Vivo 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Masayoshi 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Coffee At K J’s 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Front End 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Humor Me Brother 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Muffin Music 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Roxy 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Foggy Note 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sweet Dream Lady 6.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Girvin Star 6.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Junegenai 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Vivi Get Your Guns 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Operation Torch 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Laser 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Back in the Saddle 2.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Giuro 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Calvino 30.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Intolerable 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Saratoga Cruiser 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Antonino 12.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Big Bob 5.00 9 17-1

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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