Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 9, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Noble Sky 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Landing Force 20.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Souper Debonair 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Ez Orb Not 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Urgency 1.60 3.1 6-1
4 4 Sir Guinness 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tiz Trouble 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bad Gal Party 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mywifeknowsitall 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Vayesta 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 The Dove Rules 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Boot’s On the Moon 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Free to Roam 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Flight Control 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Soda 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Trill 1.40 3.8 7-1
6 6 Pretty Geisha 5.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Here Comes Petal 12.00 5 10-1
5 5 Valley of Dawn 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 More Than a Shadow 2.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Queen Kwaina 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beautiful Crazy 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Speightfulelection 1.80 3.1 6-1
2 2 Honor Her 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Sweet Sash 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Ellagio 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Let’s Go Philly 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Senta Says 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chance to Party 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Groovy N Gray 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 R P Byrne (IRE) 1.80 4.3 8-1
3 3 Bella Patrona 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Tash Spice 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Tune Timer 15.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Army Medic 12.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Lady Question 8.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Curld N Glory 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vali Vali Val 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Lil Army Girl 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Bodacious Queen 1.80 2.7 5-1
5 5 Miso Speedy 4.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ratu Jawa 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Miel Et Citron 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Rookie Move 2.50 6.2 12-1
6 6 Ready Rosie Jane 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 American Tact 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ruleroftheuniverse 1.40 1.3 3-1
4 4 He Be Hoppin 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 My Man Money 10.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Top Maverick 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Brick City 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Crazy Red 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bolero Bay 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Madagascar 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ramses the Great 1.80 2.6 5-1
7 7 Forza Azzurri 6.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Ganador 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Unfair 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Zucchero 20.00 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.