Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, January 8, 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
12 12 Laguna Seca 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Camm’s Princess 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Neblina 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Goddess Soteria 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Something Simple 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Miss Paola 30.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Honor Her 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Catarina 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Cayman Caper 10.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Cue the Music 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Calling the Shots 30.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Goodys Girl 15.00 10.3 19-1
7 7 Preciseness 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Singing Sandra 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 West Bank 1.60 1.7 3-1
6 6 Lightning Dust 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Cajun Anthem 4.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 How Bout Dat 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Gratia 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shaboujee 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wink of an Eye 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Senorita Nomas 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Queen of Soul 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Saturn’s Ghost 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Gunnadiva 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Shines Madelin 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Coop Shoop 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Take Your Seats (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Operatnthunderbolt 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Iron Tap 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Bourbon Outlaw 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Live to Ride (GB) 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 Amen McLaren 15.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Highland Peak 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rock Hard Rose 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Nanananabooboo 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Any Moment 3.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Orquidea Real 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Wall Street Magic 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Glory Hallelujah 5.00 6 11-1
6 6 Grand Sticker 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Long Gone Sally 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Apollo Code 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Solomons Gold 1.80 1.1 2-1
5 5 Cross Haste 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Gone Nuts 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Golden Skull 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 She’s Outta Here 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pretty Thing (IRE) 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 C C Girl 20.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Cantora 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Amande 5.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 My Anticipation 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Cloe 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mischief in Motion 1.80 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Patriotic War 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Laurice 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Obliging 6.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Bad Gal Party 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sweet Sash 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Mattinata 4.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Strong Like Sara 20.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Blossoming Erudite 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Giddy Up Baby 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Moonlight Gal 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Texas Holiday 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Annelle 3.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Vow to Resiliency 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 More for Sure (IRE) 3.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Worth Considering 2.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Elektra King 30.00 8 15-1

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.