Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 2, 2025

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
10 10 Who Lady Who 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Makia 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Ragtap Girl 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Miss Mutz 10.00 2 4-1
7 7 Sainte Chapelle 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Reina Mar 10.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Lilys Back 2.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Royal Ribbon 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Good Magic Woman 30.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Basilica Light 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Heir to the Roar 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Above the Limit 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Chloe’s Toy 12.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Foggy Note 2.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Founder’s Day 15.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Mywifeknowsitall 2.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Coolcalm Collected 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Areacodefiveoone 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Meghan 2.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Ask the Monarch 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 Venezuelan Pride 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Queen McKinzie 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 La Cyber 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bayernee 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 She’s So Sexy 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Evanora 1.80 3.9 7-1
1 1 My Chutzpah 3.50 6.4 12-1
5 5 Vanishing Wish 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Princess Blakely 6.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Call Me Penny 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Musthavebeenlove 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Win With Faith 0 0-1
5 5 Venezuelan Hope 2.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Light Forever 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Wannabeeloved 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Win With Faith 6.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Midnight Boss 8.00 5 10-1
2 2 Royces Ride 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 One More Duke 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Sullivan 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Imperatus 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blinging Burr 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bugged Out 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 China Blue 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Vino Limone 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Del Rosario 15.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Ragtime Kitty 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Sevilla 4.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Sorority Bid 4.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Money Bouquet 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hidden Presence 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 El Megeeth 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Jam’s Paper Moon 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Competitive Threat (IRE) 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Pacific Front 4.50 4.5 9-1
6 6 Diferencia 3.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tendresse 6.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Hello Beauty 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dazzling Blue 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Ruthless Rua 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Autumn Evening 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Drifaros 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Unsolved Mystery 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Pacific Rose 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Roscoe Pine 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sugar Buzz 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Authentic Kingdom 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Volatile Storm 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Borrowed Time 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Blameitonthestones 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Secret Bagent Man 8.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Rashid 12.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Grim Reaper 8.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Rozagante 4.00 10.6 20-1
10 10 Switzler Jammin 30.00 11 21-1

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.