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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
7 7 The Town 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gus Swayze 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Rawayana 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Nickel C 4.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Coach Kain 5.00 6 11-1
5 5 Dr. Jekyll 10.00 6 11-1
12 12 No Bull Pete 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 High Leverage 10.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Vacationer 12.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Serac 30.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Sir Guinness 12.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Leo’s Rocket 15.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Urgency 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Thunder Zeus 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 La Cyber 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dream Diamond 20.00 2 4-1
2 2 Game Changer Jolie 3.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 It’s Just a Game 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Starship Aspen 1.60 4.2 8-1
1 1 Spirit of Jamaica 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Jessica’s Dream 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bomb Squad 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Smooth Claret 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Camm’s Princess 1.80 2.6 5-1
1 1 Whirlwind 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Pasajera 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Mamuka 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 U Know When U Know 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Third Kiss 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Souffle On Fire 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Lilys Back 3.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Pretty Geisha 15.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Iliana 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Basilica Light 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Valley of Dawn 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Rose Dancer 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Adios Mate 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blazing Bucchero 1.80 1.4 3-1
2 2 Wasamattafoyou 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Wannabeeloved 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Proud American 1.60 4.1 8-1
5 5 Dogwood Crossing 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Without Pretence 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Fighting Words 12.00 SCRATCH

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
4 4 Lady Rockula 4.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Quality of Essence 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Queen of Rock 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 All I Do 2.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Softly Dreaming 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Chanceofalifetime 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Sunfish 20.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Majestic Lucia 15.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Dare to Desire 30.00 8 15-1
1 1 Trill 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Indecisiveness 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Java Buzz 8.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 My Voodoo Doll 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Catch a Tiger 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Souper Attentive 3.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Win With Faith 2.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Carcone 15.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Venezuelan Hope 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Slim Slow Slider 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 K’s Pick 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 All to Win 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rockies Balboa 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Winplaceandshow 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Trelawny 12.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Eddie Haskell 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Hawk 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Prost 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ashima 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Oshala 4.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Show Off 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Let’s Dance Again 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Fish Mooney 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Insolenta 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 I Love Venezuela 3.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Vayesta 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Backdoor Royalty 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Canuto 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 War Officer 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Two Beers by Ten 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Just for Luck 4.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Jurisprudence 20.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Back in the Saddle 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Berlone 6.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Dream Dancer 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Citizen K 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hall Monitor 12.00 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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