Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 18, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ready to Battle 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Americandreammaker 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Reading Time 2.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Wudhooh 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Magnetic Beach 6.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Annie Goodbody 10.00 8 15-1
9 9 Game Changer Jolie 8.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Seekingbythestorm 30.00 9 17-1
6 6 What a Knockout 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Globecrest 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Swamp Fox 1.60 4 8-1
1 1 One Bid 20.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 My Foolish Notion 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Secret Power 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Uncle Zeb 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Wine Money 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Smooth an Easy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Slewty Princess 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Imperia Blue 6.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Brat Girl 1.60 1.4 3-1
5 5 Divine Blue 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Frosty Belle 8.00 5 10-1
6 6 Cuddle the Kitten 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Redhotnotbothered 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Evil Empire 5.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Valen Time 12.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Rafa Junior 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Fighting the Wars 2.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Ambassador Blue 3.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Eminent Power 12.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Raskolnikov 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lobo Go 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Kazooza 5.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Araucano 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Migratory 3.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Western Shaft 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Sweet Lazarus 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 G Speedy 8.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Jimbo Bailey 1.60 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hillbilly Bob 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Rafaroo 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Peppermint Man 4.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Human Desire 2.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Cognoscenti 1.80 5.9 11-1
4 4 Wittingly 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Pulse 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kingswearcrowns 15.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Lost Money 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Workinclasskid 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Ace From Space 3.50 6.9 13-1
11 11 Azam 4.50 6.9 13-1
10 10 Argent Heir 4.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Oso de Oro 20.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Noble Heritage 12.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Al Loud 20.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Max Score 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Noble Pride 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Turino 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 La Cantera (IRE) 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Altamira Sur 15.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Pretty Lavish (IRE) 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Starship Melody 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 North End Lady 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lady Cha Cha 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Mom’s Martini 10.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Bertrille 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bay of Bengal 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Corta Fuego 4.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Backonthechaingang 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Light Fury 8.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Winooski 6.00 5.1 10-1
13 13 Hottakejake 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Rock the Stars 4.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Bless America 5.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Roscoe Pine 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Never Say Never 30.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Honesto 10.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Triumphant Road 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Breezer 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Public Defender 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Indy Bay 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Runaway Diva 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Fantastic Flame 10.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Flowers for Me 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 St. Olaf Rose 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Riding Pretty 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Puckered 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Calling the Shots 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cairo Girl 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Achieve 2.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Home Wrecker 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 How About Abby (IRE) 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Fruitful 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Cajun Empress 30.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Rookie Move 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Illuminatrice 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Honey d’Oro 12.00 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.