Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 4, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ganador 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rocky Lagoon 30.00 2 4-1
9 9 Au Naturel 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bolero Bay 20.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Zenick 1.80 4.3 8-1
3 3 My Foolish Notion 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 I Wanna Be Me 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Apache One Six 4.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 Chillhouse 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Tybee Echo 10.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Supreme Honor 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vanessa’s Wish 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ballycurrin 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Pass Failed 1.80 2.5 5-1
2 2 Hope Diamond 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Starship Paradise 30.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Smart Lisa 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Starship Spectacle 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Storm West 5.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Tree House 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lucky Old Son 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Noble Prince 3.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Proud American 1.80 5.2 10-1
2 2 Blazing Tyreek 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Gemstone Warrior 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Vinicio 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mariette 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nacho Problem 2.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 The Package 8.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Dolce Vino 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Kate the Smate 5.00 6 11-1
1 1 Glancing My Way 6.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Bella Jak 20.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Lucky Esther 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Turkish Pistachio 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jestina 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Empath 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 She’s Wicked Hot 10.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 M Bs Melanie Cares 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 R Tun Who 6.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Sweet Dream Lady 6.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Baby On Board 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Dare to Desire 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Tempest Moon 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Don’t Do It Lucy 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Longbranch Lou 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Fly the W 2.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Uncle John 2.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Ninja Star 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Chaplin 20.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Carentan 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Blue Slide Park 20.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Dixie Preach 20.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Outta Money 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Betty’s Pearl 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Complicated 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Affirming 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Paradise 2.50 6.7 13-1
7 7 Sister Slew 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Song of Sarah 6.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Max 4.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spiced Up 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Speed Figures 10.00 2 4-1
10 10 Twisted Filigree 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Niagara Skyline 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Test Factor 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Xy Speed 4.50 4.9 9-1
9 9 Classy War 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Okiro 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Eamonn 6.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Rouki 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Naughty Rascal 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Quereme Pass (ARG) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Smoke an a Pancake 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Noble J 2.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Ennis Town 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Awesome Beast 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Vertrauen 5.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Adios Now 4.50 5.4 10-1
1 1 Roar Ready 3.50 5.7 11-1
8 8 Banded Rocket 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fraudster 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Last Curtain Call 6.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Honfleur 6.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Clean Winner 12.00 3 6-1
11 11 Sugar Doll 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Mohawk Moon 4.50 6.9 13-1
3 3 On Time Delivery 5.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Surprise Ending 8.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Preclude (IRE) 12.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Cat Island 12.00 10.5 20-1
14 14 Spicy Princess 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Ring Rights 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Beside You 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 She Reigns 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Josie Joe 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Smitten 10.00 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.