Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 23, 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
7 7 Vekoma Velocity 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 I Walk the Night 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Dominican Pirate 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Girvin’s Gambit 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Uncle Zeb 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Reproche 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Raskolnikov 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Shoo In 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Fifteen Hundred R 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stella Bionda 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Queen Kong 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Slewty Princess 2.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Country Economics 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Somerset Mia 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Viscountess Red 4.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Courageous Diane 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hillbilly Bob 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Mister Monoclonal 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Operation Torch 1.80 5 9-1
6 6 No Merlot 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Lomax 3.50 6.3 12-1
3 3 Esperanzito 8.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Bucchero’s Dude 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spy Novel 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sing Sing 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Junction Road 1.40 3.6 7-1
5 5 Act a Fool 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Freedom Principle 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Mythical Man 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Illustration 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cossatot 15.00 2 4-1
8 8 Action Delight 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Four Guns 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Road Mischief 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Cajun Lad 20.00 3 6-1
5 5 More Than Cute 10.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Nadir Han 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Awegod 2.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Mannerism 20.00 10.3 19-1
1 1 Divining Promise 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 World Traveler 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Z First 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Tic Tic Tic Boom 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 I Love Venezuela 4.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Windrush 12.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 One of One 3.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Mi Triguena 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Mobay Princess 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Noble J 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Langvad 1.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Step Slow 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Final Payment 3.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 Cajun Gold 4.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Brick City 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Eton 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Accelerate Me 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Give Me Liberty 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Jades Jay 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Salvattore Prince 2.50 5.3 10-1
7 7 Las Olas 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Border War 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Con Compania (CHI) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Raging Fury 10.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Guns Loaded 1.80 2 4-1
7 7 Wistucky 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Flying Liam 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Roar of the Beast 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Practically Dark 2.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Game Face S.) – Game Face S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Love Like Lucy 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lennilu 1.60 1.1 2-1
5 5 Canton 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Dakota’s Lil Auror 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Willow Case 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Late Night Text 1.80 SCRATCH
1 1 Maxitas 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Silly Risk 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Whiskey Whim 3.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Megowan Street 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 G One Bound 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Sanyj 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Lil Miss Lollipop 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Queen Kwaina 12.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Baby Gun 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Melody Factor 15.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Solitary Passion 30.00 10 19-1

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.