Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 8, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Calling All Angels (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lakeside Getaway 10.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Lexi’s Spirit 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Soviet Excess 3.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Strictly Taboo 4.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Accomplished Girl 4.50 5.8 11-1
6 6 Sure Can 20.00 7 13-1
14 14 Seeking Stardom 20.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Amanda’s Challenge 10.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Olympic Artist 15.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Bahamian Sky 30.00 10.7 20-1
9 9 Daizy Doozy 30.00 11.4 21-1
7 7 Jewel in the Crown 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Seven P’s 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Miss Uproar 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rhymes Like Dimes 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Sarawat 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Joyful Candy 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Small Reason 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Gilligan 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Readthetranscript 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Lee Ann’s Warrior 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Midnight Tequila 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hello Jack 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Carolina Traffic 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Seax 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hard to Fathom 3.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Go Green 12.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Top Maverick 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Pure of Heart 30.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Barak 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hollywood Hero 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Reservenotattained 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Predicament 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Uranium 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Famous Gent 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Brit’s Candyman 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Villegas Swing 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Royal Mahogany 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Elysian Field 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Typey 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Worst Behaviour 12.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Sassiness 3.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Breath Away (GB) 3.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Way too Early 15.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Mystify 15.00 5 9-1
10 10 Olympic Prank 6.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Make the Boys Wink 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Starship Sigrun 30.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Miranda’s Rocky 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Frosted Faith 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bourbon Ready 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Grande Soiree 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Alpha Blue 4.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Clever Enough 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Jackson’s Webb 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Admiral’s Wave 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Bobby’s Candy 12.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Chief Rocka 15.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Cajun Puzzler 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Joe Di Baggio 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ben Copenhagen 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Examiner 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Caramel Chip 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Earth 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Handsome Prince 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Cactus Jack 4.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Del Griffith 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bo Derek 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mo Town Madison 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Be Here Now 8.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Moral Turpitude 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Her Ladyship 12.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Be My Sunshine 4.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Love Rhapsody 12.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Por Una Cabeza 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Armonia 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Mystic Sunrise 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Poshly 30.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Laurana 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rudder’s Men 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Litigate 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Mr. Ripple 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Cyclone Mischief 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Welaka 30.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Talk of the Nation 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Live Is Life 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Deer District 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Empire Attraction 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 The Sleepychipmunk 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Straight Time 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Blind Eye 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Mr. Cellular 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Trupia 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Smart Joker 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Bluey 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Stormy Victory 15.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Fivefive Six Champ 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Mud Bug 30.00 11 21-1

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.