Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 3, 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
1 1 Honor That Dude 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Attestation 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Valid Sense 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Stable Agent 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mega Don 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Renege 12.00 3 6-1
10 10 Thunder Cane 8.00 4 7-1
9 9 R Money Moves 3.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Cosmic Impact 30.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Kharif 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Splurge 0 0-1
Splurge 0 0-1
1 1 Ace Up Her Sleeve 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lita 1.60 2.8 5-1
4 4 Splurge 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Into Touring 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Smart Jenny 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Red Hot Spark 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Pasajera 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 It’s Just a Game 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tavria 6.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Take Me to Paris 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Miss Morgan 2.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Miss Ocala 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Breezethrutime 3.50 5.9 11-1
1 1 Gulfstream Mary D 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sunday Song 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Eastern Extension (IRE) 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Nando 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Smokin Jack Flash 3.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Midnight Maestro 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Rocky Chitu 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Notorious 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ever Dangerous 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Ocala Dream 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Lucky Curlin 3.00 4 8-1
8 8 Our Country 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 T B Twelve Always 30.00 7 13-1
1 1 The Mar 30.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Battle of Dover 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Matta 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Cashier Check 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Italian Symphony 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mean to Me 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Frida 2.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Paddy’s Gift 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Marty’s Gal 2.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Alia’s Faith 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Amalfi Sunset 3.50 6.8 13-1
1 1 Empressstrikesback 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Classic Ballad 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Neom City 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Rocky Seas 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Sand Wedge 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Taking It All 5.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Ave Fenix 30.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Holy Kingdom 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Wildcat Lunita 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Bigbouquetofroses 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 K. C. Chief 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tidal Forces 2.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Bay Street Money 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Icelander 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Grande Soiree 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 Navy Cross 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Lord of War 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Deadpan 0 0-1
3 3 Causin’ Mayhem 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Air Invasion 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Deadpan 1.60 2.8 5-1
9 9 Oskar Martinez (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Two Beers by Ten 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Flat Top Box 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Public Defender 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Swinging Solo 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Frost Bitten 30.00 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.