Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 18, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sails Up 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ring Rights 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Just in Touch 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vekoma View 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Time for You 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Beside You 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Copycat 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 She Reigns 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Smitten 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chocolatecroissant (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Pointillism (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dream Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Spirit of Jamaica 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pretty Geisha 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jessica’s Dream 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Starship Aspen 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Game Changer Jolie 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 La Cyber 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 It’s Just a Game 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Neblina 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Game Energy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Perfect Shances 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 My Sweet Adaline 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mithril 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Sash 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Likely Perspective (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tut’s Revenge 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Brother Brad 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Major King 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Downing Street 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vino Santo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Blue Slide Park 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mr Scatter 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Meyer 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 El Kabong 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Anamnestic 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mendelssohns March 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Brigade Commander 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hamilton’s Way 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mythical Man 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 I’m Due 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bay of Bengal 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Bakers Street 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Calathea 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Summer 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Acheron 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Annie Goodbody 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Equitas 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Z Train (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Judge Judith 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gunesh 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Foggy Note 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Oh Darlin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nana’s Corn Muffin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bonita Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Boot’s On the Moon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wiffletree Serry 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Starship Agenda 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Spinning Colors 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Malleymoo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Macanga 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Amie’s Symphony 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tour Jete 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Stormcast 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Afrodita 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Smart Union 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Vixen 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Expensive Queen (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Arami’s Factor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 American Pearl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Humor Me Brother 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Her Town 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cooey 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Frosted Dreams 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blueberry Hill 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Loping Along 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Spicy Princess 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Alibi 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Munnings Talks 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Enjoying 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Temeraire 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Birch Run 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devilish Grin 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Tender Temper 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Viking Quest 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Celebrity Warrior (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Forget About You (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.