Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 30, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bint Mischief 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Estrella 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Affirming 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bella Bello Banker 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Decisive Maiara 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kathleen’s Derby 30.00 1 2-1
11 11 Rainbow Lane 30.00 1 2-1
2 2 Come On Poppi 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Jadacaquiva 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sliceaway 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Turkish Flame 20.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lamcaro 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Last Run 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 El Muheet 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Honor Her 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Excuses 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pancho Slips Away 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grand Joker 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Transactional Guy 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Saint Cloud 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 McMullen 4.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wheelhouse 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Noble Sky 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Twice Enticed 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cant Stop Munnings 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Commendatore 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Luz de Guia 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Step Slow 6.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Josh Ready 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Beau Black 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Il Principado 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bethel Road 30.00 1 2-1
8 8 My Foolish Notion 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Road Mischief 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Starr of Jericho 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Van Cleef 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Losmastix 5.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Nacho Problem 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Winrooski 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fermi 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Glancing My Way 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Rogue Runner 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gigi Cake’s 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Zealot 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dolce Vino 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lucky Esther 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kate the Smate 4.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Both Sides 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Evanora 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Girvin Star 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 It’s Only Words 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smart Jenny 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Party Shaker 1.40 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sorella Bella 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rules and Regs 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pan Pan 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shot At Perfection 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Academia 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Elenique 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Keepsake Box 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Trill 30.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mia Familia 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lion Lake (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vigano 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jimmies Big Day 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tshiebwe 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Blast Radius 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Lou the Body 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sneak Preview 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dune Road 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Accelerate Me 3.50 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Drama 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Muffin Music 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Golden Beach 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tizasweetlady 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 The Package 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chucky’s Ride 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tululo 2.50 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Lexi V. 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fraudster 6.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sugar Doll 6.00 1 2-1
13 13 En Rose 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Critikal Sense 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bashful Baby 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Calypso Moon 20.00 1 2-1
6 6 Groovy N Gray 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Emblaze 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Horsing Around 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Undercover Agent 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Midnight Martini 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mermaid 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Cinq a Sept 10.00 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.