Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 16, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Walter Me Lad 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alley Oop Johnny 4.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 O Captain 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Battle of Dover 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Fair Haired Boy 5.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Lights of Broadway 1.80 5.6 11-1
9 9 Rashid 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Dixie Preach 30.00 7 13-1
4 4 Palace View (IRE) 6.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Citizen K 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Flat Top Box 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Enlighten 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vino’s Valentine 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lumber Legacy 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Jaker 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 To the Max 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Magic Red 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Final Payment 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Lao Way 50.00 5 10-1
8 8 Temperature Rising 30.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 St Joe Fury 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bless America 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Relator 6.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Dime Papi 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Giftedbydesign 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hyteck Prince 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Las Olas 5.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Get Ready to Rock 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Fredericksburg 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rocketeer 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Big Timer 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Bear Claw Necklace 2.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Three Little Birds 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Top Maverick 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ripton’s Music 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Silver Juani 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Black Cherry 4.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Let’s Go Barbie 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Pearl of Pearl 3.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Epic Prankster 4.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Copacabana 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Alqab 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Dutch Girl 3.50 6.4 12-1
9 9 Bashful Baby 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 River of Time 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Breezer 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Feeling Macho 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Wild West Justice 15.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Beauty Bolt 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Santal 2.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Prince David 20.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Hendrickson 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Lady James 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Slender Slipper 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Red Hot Spark 30.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Mean to Me 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Worth Considering 1.60 6.6 12-1
4 4 R Firebird 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Drink Deeply 3.50 7.7 15-1
2 2 Fontina 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Favorable Scenario 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Quereme Pass (ARG) 4.50 3.2 6-1
10 10 Dumb Money 15.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Bite and Strike 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Flat to Da Mat 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Ruse 3.50 6.1 12-1
9 9 Runner Eyes 30.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Ironsides 5.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Cruise the Nile 4.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Patrick’s Promise 15.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Lost and Confused 12.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Batten Down 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stars and Stripes 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Digital Ops 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Solo Venturi 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Magna Time 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Freedom Road 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Statesman 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Conquering Cat 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mary Marguerite 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bottle Rocket (FR) 8.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Simply Striking 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Ready to Battle 4.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 North End Lady 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Cheekiest 4.00 4 8-1
6 6 No Other Like You 3.50 5 9-1
2 2 More Than Glory 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Starship Serenity 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Lilmorecraken 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Magnetic Beach 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.