Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fighting the Wars 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Road Mischief 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Sir Gar d’Lyon 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Iron the Money 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Ky’s Law 10.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Starship Jay 2.50 7.7 14-1
6 6 Whiskytangodisco 30.00 8 15-1
3 3 Mas Que Nada 15.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Four Courts 2.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tiffany Gold 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Greenfield Cougar 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sod Siren (FR) 1.80 2.2 4-1
4 4 Vindicate Cha Cha 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Tree C’s Kai 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Secret Revenge 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Finding Candy 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beau Black 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 More Than Cute 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Senor Resplandor 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Vekoma Velocity 2.50 6.3 12-1
4 4 I Wanna Be Me 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Kukuk 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 H Abarrio 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lucky Win Coco 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 London 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Softly Dreaming 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Escargot 4.00 6 11-1
8 8 Divine Secrets 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Extrimista 3.50 6.9 13-1
1 1 Knows Everything 2.50 7.4 14-1
3 3 Tempest Moon 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jokes Up 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Just a Philly 4.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 St. Olaf Rose 1.60 1.4 3-1
4 4 More Than Glory 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Puckered 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Girvin Star 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Royal Palm Juvenile S.) – Royal Palm Juvenile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Celtic Dispute 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Omaha Forty 12.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Jost a Chance Yadi 20.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Cillian 20.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Braums Run 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Automatic Press 12.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Skara Brae 1.60 3.1 6-1
9 9 Iolana 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Blackjack 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Furys Charm 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bal de Mar 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Bonmati 6.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Divine Blue 10.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Pocket Pair 2.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 It’s Just a Game 6.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Vino for the Queen 4.50 7.6 14-1
4 4 Lookin to Rock 8.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Shedoo Kitten 30.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Dixie Escape 20.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Second Chance 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies S.) – Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pros and Cons 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Liberty Rings 10.00 2 4-1
1 1 Joker’s Chic 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Sass Sass 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Pot’s Right 2.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Mo Town Foxy Brown 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Easy Life 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Boots 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Dee Snook (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Space Launch 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Corta Fuego 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Light Fury 1.40 1.9 4-1
6 6 Maktub 15.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Hottakejake 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Honesto 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Steelin Bases 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Goodie Goomer 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Elenique 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Chanceofalifetime 15.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Dreaming of Joy 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 On My Time 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Warrior Sophie 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Little Georgie 4.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Restock (JPN) 5.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Greed 10.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Timeless Melody 10.00 9.8 18-1
8 8 Code 4.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Del Mar Sunrise (IRE) 15.00 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.