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Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 16, 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
4 4 My Foolish Notion 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 UFO (PER) 3.50 1.2 2-1
10 10 H Abarrio 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Secret Power 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 I Wanna Be Me 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Skyliner 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Infinityandbeyond 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Sarkis 3.00 6 11-1
6 6 Cousin Vinny 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Cadenced 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Altamira Sur 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ditched 3.00 6 11-1
2 2 Tigerish 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Starship Melody 10.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 City Minute 2.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Achieve 2.50 6.8 13-1
1 1 Bonita Breeze 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Tape Runner 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Not Now Nick 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Love Hate 10.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Lodato 4.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Message of Hope (IRE) 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Nano Man 3.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 American Tact 30.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Messagefromtheking 3.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 Chimuelo 12.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Araucano 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Mega Don 5.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ez Orb Not 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Loco Por Ser Libre 20.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Classy Prince 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 American Direction 1.80 4 8-1
5 5 Supreme Honor 6.00 5 9-1
1 1 Big Beautiful Bill 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Monroe S.) – Monroe S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Minty 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Turino 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Public Defender 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Little Jamie 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Flowers for Me 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Miss Mary Nell 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Make the Boys Wink 8.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Fantasy Performer 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Silver Moonlight 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fly Erik Fly 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 McKellen 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Walter Me Lad 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Shinigami 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Back in the Saddle 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Halfin 20.00 6 11-1
8 8 Peacethrustrength 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Gus Swayze 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Sulion 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Antonino 8.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Vin Number 30.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Saratoga Cruiser 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Frosted Punk 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Malcolm X (PER) 2.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Giuro 10.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Sponge Time 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Starship Magellan 6.00 9 17-1
10 10 David Pepperman 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Surfer’s Joy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Project Pat 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Irish Adieu 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Municipal 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Happy Mischief 2.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Lost Money 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Hayden Remembered 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Kingswearcrowns 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mr. Steele S.) – Mr. Steele S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Horsepower 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tank 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Gran Oriente (CHI) 2.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Indecisiveness 10.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Paris Surprise 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 War Bomber (IRE) 12.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Missed the Cut 4.50 7.7 15-1
6 6 Discreet Dancer 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Surf’s Up 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Schnittker 10.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Chaplin 12.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Fast Fixer 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Readier 5.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Captain Eddie 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Hollywood Mayhem 8.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Valid Sense 30.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Air Force Cruising 8.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Carambaso 10.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Maitre D 4.50 11 21-1
5 5 Neophyte 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Looking At Unicity 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Beautiful Emma 10.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Scarlett’s Law 4.50 1.2 2-1
16 16 Starlight Luna 12.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Coded Elegance 10.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Victorious Secret 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Holy Spicy 30.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Fantasy World 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 She’s Trippin 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Sovereign Grace 3.50 10 19-1
13 13 Money Trail 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Idiom 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Riyah Al Nil 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Senta Says 2.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Whiskey Whim 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Banba 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.

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