Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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
2 2 Country Jewel 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Linn Pier 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Rich Gift 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Downburst 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Marilyn 5.00 3 6-1
8 8 Ines’s Hats 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Kiss Upon a Star 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Reaching Stride 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Mitesse 20.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Never Been Wrong 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dancing Doll 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Drinks On Me 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Queen Calypso 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Island Magic 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Proper Manners 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Red Wind 8.00 5 9-1
7 7 Sammy’s Town 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Eyes of Champion 0 0-1
2 2 Digital Software 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 El Socio 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Pleasecallmeback 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Another Duke 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Bryce Canyon 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 T Ville 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Sun Viking 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Eyes of Champion 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mesaoria 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hitting Bombs 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Timo 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Patou Road 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Bunker Hill 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Makin Bank 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Most Wanted Man 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vai Bella 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Anotherdaygoneby 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Pawky 3.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Crimson Princess 6.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Major Pryce 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Irony 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Inquieta 8.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Angelas Party Girl 10.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Dulce Ambicion 30.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Mursal 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Invaluable 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 American of Course 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Elusive Molly 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Amazing Trip 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Simplify (ARG) 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Muguruza 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Rose E Holiday 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Strokes (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Le Boiana 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Defended 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 One of One 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Carlotuk 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 Clay Soldier 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Strike Jak 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ashford Girl 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Artemus Bridge 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Monarchs Glen (GB) 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Exult 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Benelux 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Laker Mamba 20.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Quiet Out East 10.00 3.5 7-1
13 13 Courtly Manner 15.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Daniel Sun 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Officer Country 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Assiduously (GB) 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Strong Again 30.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Over the Channel 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Sassy But Smart 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Kavala 0 0-1
7 7 Fia First 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Two Beer Buzz 10.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Valiant Shi Shi 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Go Mika 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Kavala 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 My Microburst 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Awesome Marina 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Tovia 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Always Sun 30.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 My Real Dream 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Cosetta 20.00 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.