Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 29, 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
1 1 Vacationer 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 The Town 3.50 1 2-1
13 13 Urgency 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rawayana 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 High Leverage 10.00 1 2-1
12 12 No Bull Pete 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Leo’s Rocket 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Coach Kain 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gus Swayze 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nickel C 4.00 1 2-1
14 14 Thunder Zeus 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Serac 30.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dr. Jekyll 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sir Guinness 12.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dream Diamond 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spirit of Jamaica 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jessica’s Dream 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Starship Aspen 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Game Changer Jolie 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 La Cyber 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 It’s Just a Game 10.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pasajera 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bomb Squad 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Smooth Claret 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 U Know When U Know 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Whirlwind 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mamuka 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Camm’s Princess 1.80 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rose Dancer 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Valley of Dawn 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Basilica Light 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lilys Back 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pretty Geisha 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Iliana 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Souffle On Fire 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Third Kiss 1.80 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wasamattafoyou 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Without Pretence 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blazing Bucchero 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Fighting Words 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dogwood Crossing 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Proud American 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Wannabeeloved 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Adios Mate 20.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Turkish Pistachio 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Dare to Desire 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 All I Do 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sunfish 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Quality of Essence 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Majestic Lucia 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Queen of Rock 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Softly Dreaming 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Chanceofalifetime 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Trill 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Rockula 4.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Java Buzz 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Slim Slow Slider 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Voodoo Doll 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 K’s Pick 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Catch a Tiger 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Souper Attentive 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Carcone 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Indecisiveness 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Venezuelan Hope 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Win With Faith 2.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Winplaceandshow 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Prost 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hawk 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 All to Win 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Eddie Haskell 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rockies Balboa 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Trelawny 12.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fish Mooney 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 I Love Venezuela 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Show Off 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Vayesta 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ashima 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Oshala 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Insolenta 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Let’s Dance Again 15.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Citizen K 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 War Officer 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Berlone 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Just for Luck 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jurisprudence 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Two Beers by Ten 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Hall Monitor 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Back in the Saddle 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Canuto 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Backdoor Royalty 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Dream Dancer 8.00 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.