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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
7 7 Colonial Sense 10.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Vanish 3.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Striking Finale 6.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Too Loose La Trek 10.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Sally J. 30.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 Angelic Quality 4.50 11.4 22-1
8 8 Drupe 6.00 11.9 22-1
13 13 Affirming 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Golden Hope 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sister Slew 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Eternal Mandate 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 La Rodada 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chloe’s Toy 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Fulminate 30.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Misprint 2.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Happy Ride 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Spicy Guacamole 1.80 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sophisticated Cat 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Rockets Sister 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Guys Trip 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Stop Being Greedy 2.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Friolento 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 He’s a Daredevil 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 What It Tiz 2.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Orb Alpha 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Operation Torch 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Maruvy 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Governing Party 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Souper Attentive 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Peppermint Man 20.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Shrug 2.00 7 13-1
3 3 Back in the Saddle 8.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Yankee Drummer 8.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Film Academy 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fulanito 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Louie the Sun King 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Cruzin Man 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Fluid Situation 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Sosua Summer 3.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 El Apagon (CHI) 1.80 6 11-1
3 3 Winfromwithin 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shape Note 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 High Limit Room 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Snowname 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Falfurrias 3.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Fast Fixer 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Nic’s Bro 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Hottakejake 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dontsplashthepot 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Replevin 20.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Storm the Streets 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Two Beers by Ten 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Four Top 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Flat Top Box 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Double Neat 2.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Berlone 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Dream Dancer 10.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Just for Luck 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hall Monitor 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Secane 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Haute Diva 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Vita Mia 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Jetty’s Home 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Dunmore Beach 3.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Nycon 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Blazing Brat 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Handicap) – Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 For Flying (BRZ) 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Charlie’s Wish 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Dancing N Dixie 2.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Mama Bella 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Design 12.00 3 6-1
5 5 Oshala 15.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Show Off 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Fantasy Performer 8.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Lady Firefoot 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Easy Wind 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Honey Dutch 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Grand Mahogany 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Squire 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Alpyland 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 A Million Dreams 15.00 4 7-1
9 9 Knoty Knicks 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Glorious Boy 3.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Zeppelin 15.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Truman’s Commander 12.00 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.

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