Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 9, 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
5 5 Call the Bullpen 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Magical 3.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Niecey 4.50 4 8-1
4 4 Sliceaway 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mappy 5.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Rainbow Lane 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Steel City Lady 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Everymomentmatters 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lovethisbizz 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Don’t Go Astray 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Kazooza 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Bethel Road 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Tacitap 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Il Principado 5.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Roux Bucherro 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Travieso 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Happy Sunday 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady O’Brien 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Diriyah 1.20 2.2 4-1
6 6 Five Eyes Onmichel 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Flatter Fanatic 2.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Fashionable Kitty 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Win N Win 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Josh Ready 8.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Bowie 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 If I Can Dream 2.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Swedish Candy 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Van Cleef 4.50 6.9 13-1
4 4 The Last Page 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fear 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fulmine 15.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Augustinian 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Wootun 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 I C Light 5.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Itza Lock 2.50 6.3 12-1
1 1 Zevi’s Zone 30.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Elston Gunnn 6.00 7.7 14-1
5 5 Ababajoni 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 He’s a Beast 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lou the Body 5.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Skellig Michael 1.80 1.9 4-1
2 2 Make It Big 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Miami Frank 2.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Calling the Shots 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Slim Slow Slider 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bomb Squad 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dialithic 2.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Camm’s Princess 1.60 3.9 7-1
2 2 Mi Triguena 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Pasajera 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Whirlwind 4.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Mamuka 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Operation Overlord 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Inspeightofcharlie 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Gold Sovereign 2.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mortal Lock 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Ark Royal 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Peak Performer 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Big Dividend 30.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Swamp Fox 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Prism Pool Pat 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Phoebeinwonderland 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Chosen Factor 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Bad Gal Party 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Liz Loves Shopping 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Lionza 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Amande 3.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Girl in Blue 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Backgammon 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Covered in Crystal 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Viva Vienne 20.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Bayou Brigid 20.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 My Lady Jbella 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Timeforpeace 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Beware of Ooh Lala 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 One Sweet Girl 8.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Silicium (FR) 8.00 9.9 19-1
4 4 Call Me Precious 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Noche de Damas 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.