Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 5, 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
6 6 Tapping Out a Tune 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Migratory 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Irish Wish 3.50 2.6 5-1
11 11 Frosty Shop 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Sehr Schoen 15.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Seeking to Collect 15.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Scallywag 12.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Cucuy 30.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Mucho de La Mancha 30.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Sunday At Church 30.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Knockanara 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Orange Lake 50.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Insolent 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Andie One 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Love My Job 2.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Darling Darley 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Just Take Notes 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Swigert 20.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Diamonds for Lily 1.80 5.4 10-1
6 6 What a Knockout 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Grand Jefe 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Mighty Murphy 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Primal Song 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Fastidious 4.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Song So Sweet 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Theo’s Thunder 10.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 God Is Life 6.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Goldinthesky 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Venezuela Is Gold 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Grand Joker 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Moon Factor 15.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Lazio 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Dios Will 3.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Jackson’s Roar 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Possum 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Hollywood Mayhem 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
We Sea You (IRE) 0 0-1
5 5 Table Flirt 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cocktail Kisses 30.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Crystalaire (GB) 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Sol d’Oro 4.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 We Sea You (IRE) 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Tellus Mater 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Goal 12.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Lady Gunner 30.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Just Silvia 5.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Close Up 5.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 In the Wild 15.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Sweet Surrender 30.00 7.7 14-1
13 13 Jalila 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hot Blooded 0 0-1
3 3 Be Like Clint 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 American Speed 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Salvattore Prince 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Hot Blooded 2.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Chaplin 8.00 5 9-1
7 7 Tiz Romantic 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Hot Blooded 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Big Boy Jak 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fighting Words 6.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Chanticleer 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Steelin Bases 15.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Giftedbydesign 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Promissione 4.50 5.6 10-1
4 4 Ruiz Junior 30.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Amor Gitano 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Messagefromtheking 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 War Commander 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 L’Antharis (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Vesting (IRE) 8.00 2.1 4-1
13 13 Bring Me a Check 12.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Kid Cairo 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Brees 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Harry Hood 15.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Greystone 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 California Sober 12.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Protective 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Border War 15.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Il Siciliano 30.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 The Ginger Wizard (IRE) 3.50 8.1 15-1
9 9 Your Man Alex 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Steadfast Resolve 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Smile Po 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 War Signal 1.60 1.3 2-1
7 7 Hello Hello Hello 1.80 1.4 3-1
1 1 Nashville Slew 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Shedoo Kitten 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 La Gioconda 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Mi Triguena 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 African Waters 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Fundamentally 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Just So Pretty 2.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Vino Frizzante 15.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Colorful Lady 15.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Alas Doradas 30.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 American Kestrel 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Cat Eyes (IRE) 8.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Speranzosa 8.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 El Zain 6.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Starship Boeing 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Accelerated News 20.00 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.