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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
4 4 She Reigns 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Smitten 3.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Copycat 2.50 5.8 11-1
2 2 Sails Up 10.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Chocolatecroissant (IRE) 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Beside You 20.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Vekoma View 12.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Just in Touch 20.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 Time for You 20.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Ring Rights 10.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Pointillism (GB) 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 La Cyber 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dream Diamond 30.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Game Changer Jolie 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Pretty Geisha 20.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 It’s Just a Game 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Starship Aspen 1.60 4.6 9-1
8 8 Spirit of Jamaica 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Jessica’s Dream 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Perfect Shances 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Mithril 4.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Game Energy 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Likely Perspective (IRE) 2.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Neblina 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sweet Sash 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 My Sweet Adaline 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tut’s Revenge 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Vino Santo 20.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Blue Slide Park 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Brother Brad 4.50 4.8 9-1
2 2 Downing Street 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Mr Scatter 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Major King 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bay of Bengal 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mythical Man 4.50 4 7-1
10 10 Bakers Street 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Brigade Commander 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 El Kabong 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Hamilton’s Way 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Meyer 4.00 6 11-1
8 8 Anamnestic 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 I’m Due 20.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Mendelssohns March 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Calathea 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Annie Goodbody 1.40 1.7 3-1
1 1 Acheron 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Z Train (IRE) 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Equitas 4.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Princess Summer 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wiffletree Serry 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nana’s Corn Muffin 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Oh Darlin 2.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Foggy Note 3.50 5.6 10-1
3 3 Bonita Diamond 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Gunesh 4.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Boot’s On the Moon 15.00 8 15-1
1 1 Judge Judith 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Expensive Queen (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Vixen 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Stormcast 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Spinning Colors 15.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Malleymoo 2.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Amie’s Symphony 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Starship Agenda 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Tour Jete 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Afrodita 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Macanga 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Smart Union 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Her Town 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blueberry Hill 3.50 2 4-1
7 7 Cooey 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 American Pearl 1.40 2.7 5-1
1 1 Arami’s Factor 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Frosted Dreams 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Humor Me Brother 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Celebrity Warrior (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Devilish Grin 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Birch Run 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Spicy Princess 10.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Temeraire 8.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Alibi 6.00 8 15-1
1 1 Viking Quest 10.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Loping Along 20.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Munnings Talks 10.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 Tender Temper 20.00 11.7 22-1
11 11 Enjoying 15.00 11.9 22-1
10 10 Forget About You (IRE) 15.00 12 23-1

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.

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