Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 9, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sweet Run 0 0-1
Mo Harmony 0 0-1
1 1 Sweet Run 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sheshimaintenance 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Abundant Love 5.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Golden Valley 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Lady River Lily 20.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Mo Harmony 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 City Taah 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Starship Melody 8.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Win After Win 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Campaign Secret 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Not Guilty 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Boot’s On the Moon 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Pharaoh’s Favorite 2.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Bianka Heart 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Did I Dazzle You 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Camdyn Race 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Fashionable Kitty 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Speed Control 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Winooski 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Las Olas 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Royal Quality 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Magicshadow 20.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Remerton 4.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Selecto 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mac to Moore 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bal de Mar 2.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Hedge My Bet 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Carnane (IRE) 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Dial Home 20.00 5 10-1
2 2 Girvin Star 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Flashy Motor 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Adios Papa Chico 0 0-1
1 1 Divo d’Oro 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ekati King 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Rathmore 8.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Khoolzan 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Black Fury 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Adios Papa Chico 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Awesome Beast 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bellavinino 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Pocket Pair 4.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Mi Triguena 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Mia Vita 6.00 6 11-1
8 8 Miss Mary Nell 2.50 6.5 12-1
1 1 Altamira Sur 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Zo Zucchera 8.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 The Beach Goes On 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mizoula (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Weighted Average 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Mission of Hope 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Selfless 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 This Country 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Silvology 3.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Princess Buttercup 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gate to Wire 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Into Diamonds 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Boundfortrouble 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Back Em Up 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Torch Is Passed 4.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Turbulent Force 4.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Happyflyer 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Neat Trick 0 0-1
Annulled 0 0-1
5 5 Save Time 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Neat Trick 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Here’syourtrouble 3.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Christinabarcelona 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Annulled 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Rumours Have It 2.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Secret Revenge 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Miss Bia 30.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Lunetta Jak 30.00 9 17-1

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.