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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
1 1 Souper Debonair 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tiz Trouble 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Urgency 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Ez Orb Not 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Landing Force 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sir Guinness 8.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

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

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

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

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

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

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

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

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ready Rosie Jane 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rookie Move 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ratu Jawa 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miel Et Citron 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Lil Army Girl 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Vali Vali Val 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miso Speedy 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bodacious Queen 1.80 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

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

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

Expected Order of Finish

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

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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