Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 1, 2026

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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Blazing Bridgette 6.00 1 2-1
13 13 Affirming 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vanish 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Striking Finale 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Golden Hope 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sister Slew 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Colonial Sense 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Angelic Quality 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Drupe 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Eternal Mandate 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Too Loose La Trek 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sally J. 30.00 1 2-1
12 12 La Rodada 15.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Happy Ride 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Fulminate 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rockets Sister 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chloe’s Toy 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Spicy Guacamole 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Misprint 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sophisticated Cat 20.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Orb Alpha 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stop Being Greedy 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Guys Trip 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Friolento 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 What It Tiz 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 He’s a Daredevil 4.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Operation Torch 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Yankee Drummer 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shrug 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Souper Attentive 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Film Academy 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Governing Party 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Back in the Saddle 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Maruvy 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Peppermint Man 20.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Winfromwithin 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sosua Summer 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fluid Situation 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cruzin Man 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Louie the Sun King 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fulanito 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 El Apagon (CHI) 1.80 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 High Limit Room 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Nic’s Bro 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fast Fixer 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Falfurrias 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Snowname 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hottakejake 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shape Note 1.80 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flat Top Box 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Berlone 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Just for Luck 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Double Neat 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Four Top 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Two Beers by Ten 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Hall Monitor 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dontsplashthepot 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dream Dancer 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Replevin 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Storm the Streets 4.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Cash Run S.) – Cash Run S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dunmore Beach 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Haute Diva 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nycon 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vita Mia 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jetty’s Home 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blazing Brat 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Secane 1.60 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lady Firefoot 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Charlie’s Wish 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mama Bella 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Show Off 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Oshala 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fantasy Performer 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dancing N Dixie 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Design 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 For Flying (BRZ) 3.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Dania Beach S.) – Dania Beach S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Alpyland 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Knoty Knicks 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zeppelin 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Glorious Boy 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Honey Dutch 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 A Million Dreams 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Squire 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grand Mahogany 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Easy Wind 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Truman’s Commander 12.00 1 2-1

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.