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 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chillhouse 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Supreme Honor 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zenick 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 My Foolish Notion 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Apache One Six 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rocky Lagoon 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bolero Bay 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 I Wanna Be Me 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Au Naturel 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tybee Echo 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Starship Spectacle 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tree House 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pass Failed 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Storm West 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Starship Paradise 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vanessa’s Wish 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ballycurrin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Smart Lisa 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hope Diamond 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gemstone Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vinicio 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Blazing Tyreek 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Noble Prince 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Proud American 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lucky Old Son 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nacho Problem 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mariette 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bella Jak 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Glancing My Way 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dolce Vino 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lucky Esther 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kate the Smate 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Package 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Turkish Pistachio 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tempest Moon 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sweet Dream Lady 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dare to Desire 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 She’s Wicked Hot 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Empath 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 M Bs Melanie Cares 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Don’t Do It Lucy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 R Tun Who 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jestina 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Baby On Board 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fly the W 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chaplin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Longbranch Lou 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Uncle John 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Carentan 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blue Slide Park 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dixie Preach 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ninja Star 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Outta Money 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Paradise 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Affirming 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Complicated 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sister Slew 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Betty’s Pearl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Max 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Song of Sarah 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Xy Speed 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eamonn 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Niagara Skyline 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speed Figures 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Twisted Filigree 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Rouki 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Test Factor 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Okiro 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Classy War 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Naughty Rascal 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spiced Up 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quereme Pass (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Banded Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Adios Now 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Roar Ready 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Awesome Beast 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vertrauen 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ennis Town 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smoke an a Pancake 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Noble J 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fraudster 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Spicy Princess 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 On Time Delivery 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sugar Doll 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mohawk Moon 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Ring Rights 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Last Curtain Call 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Honfleur 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Beside You 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 She Reigns 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Clean Winner 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Josie Joe 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Surprise Ending 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Smitten 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cat Island 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Preclude (IRE) 0.00 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.