Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 31, 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
7 7 Titan 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smooth an Easy 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Last Run 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Irish Wish 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Ragman 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Highland Peak 30.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Prince David 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Triumphant Road 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Down in the Bayou 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Holy Coffee 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Taking It All 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Vanishing Wish 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Jurassic Chick 5.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Divine Encounter 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Ave Fenix 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Air Combat 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Todo Fino (CHI) 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Blazing Bucchero 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Centrodelantero 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Pay Zone 1.40 SCRATCH
6 6 Shea D World 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pretty Liza 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Meucci’s Revenge 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Meet Me in the Air 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 R Wins Aren’t Luck 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Game Changer Jolie 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Tapit Smiles 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 La Cyber 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cashier Check 0 0-1
9 9 Ever Dangerous 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Time Willard 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Clear Vision 3.00 2.3 4-1
13 13 Tapit Three Times 30.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Cashier Check 12.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Breakwater 3.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Battle of Dover 15.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 The Mar 20.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 T B Twelve Always 30.00 10.8 20-1
14 14 Lucky Curlin 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Our Country 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Drakon 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Grand David 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Remerton 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Forever Now 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mogordy 4.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 El Guty 2.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Shifty Gold 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Prince of Danger 15.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Old Marsh 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Distinguished Gent 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Loud Applause 20.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Deputy Tramon 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Motown Mika 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Founder’s Day 12.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Major Pryce 3.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Defended 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 It’s Only Words 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Unrelentless 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Princess Bu Cherro 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Classic Ballad 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Perfect Shances 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Blond Jak 2.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Light the Torch 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Solidaria 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Little Town Street 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Early Delivery 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Ask the Monarch 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Garuda 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Strong Quality 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Dominican Pioneer 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Silent Heart 2.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Beuys (IRE) 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Real Macho 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Ruse 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Freedom Principle 30.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Freedom Speaks 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Happyisashappydoes 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.