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Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 15, 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
10 10 Fuoco Vivo 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Magic Solar 5.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Mo Mo Mugshot 4.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Righteous 6.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Playful Pal 6.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Titanio Coco 30.00 7 13-1
5 5 Skedaddling Home 6.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Win Runner 15.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Leo’s Rocket 20.00 9 17-1
6 6 Cajun Lad 8.00 10.6 20-1
9 9 Gray Astray 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 One Bid 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Herbstreit 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 My Foolish Notion 12.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Chivado 30.00 4 8-1
9 9 Shadidelbas 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Magneto 5.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Supreme Honor 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Loinnir 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Buck’s Howl 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Kukuk 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Prince’s Spur 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Ticking 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Lookin At Roses 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Santos to Wilson 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Speed Control 20.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Philharmonic 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 Sneak Preview 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 New York New York 1.40 1 2-1
9 9 Smokin Jack Flash 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Rockingham Joe 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Western Shaft 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Ghostly Rose 5.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 G Speedy 8.00 7 13-1
1 1 Messagefromtheking 3.50 7.7 14-1
8 8 Bucchero’s Dude 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Cruising 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mis Brunellas 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Lucky Win Coco 8.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Ticket to Ride 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Royal Retinue (IRE) 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Terrimendous 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Classic Move 12.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Sweet Ember 6.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Carl’s Fault 12.00 7 13-1
10 10 Sonnynpeaches 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Undercover Agent 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lazio 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sound of the Beast 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 El Guty 2.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Milo 20.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Imapeppa 10.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Dogwood Crossing 2.50 7.2 14-1
1 1 Fighting Words 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Cajun’s Cookin 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Luvumorgan 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Senza Parole 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Just Basking 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Here’s the Kicker 3.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Fede 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Anna’s Promise 3.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Sarawak Rim (ARG) 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 City Minute 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Tammo 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Sol Hope 8.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Demar’s Legacy 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Baby Blocks 6.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Ithinkiloveyou 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Volatiled 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Heir to the Roar 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Been Busy 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Aerialist 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Love Actually 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 I’mwishingonastar 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vuela Paloma 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Neodera 10.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Bad Girl Betty Lou 15.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 My Perfect Lady 2.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Roxy 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Super Sicily 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Check the Grade 50.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Waittilmidnitehour 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Time Leap 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Astin Style 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 No Bills Campaign 10.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Ski Bum 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Conn Smythe (GB) 4.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Animated 8.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 San Martin 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Reproche 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Numinous 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Whiskytangodisco 30.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Ramblin Betts 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Liam’s Song 15.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Smooth an Easy 30.00 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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