Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 18, 2024

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
2 2 Cheru 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 What’s Good 10.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Grey Princess 2.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Battling Bubbles 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Pep Rally 1.60 5.5 10-1
6 6 Shoppingatbloomies 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Huge G 30.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Starship Sigrun 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Oolong Hai (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 West Bank 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Street Charity 4.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Miss Uproar 30.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Olympic Artist 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Love Mami Love 3.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Call Me Penny 30.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Prima Riviera 15.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Corazona 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shez Speightful 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Goodbetterbest 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Grandma’s Pudding 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Dream Trap 6.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Subtle Faith 2.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Numeric 12.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 My First Date 30.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Hidden Road 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Athletic 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hay Hay Harry 1.40 2.5 5-1
1 1 Go Go Santi 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Air Force Royalty 5.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Breeze the Bayou 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Canavero 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Fuji Fire 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Alexis Zorba (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Orbi One 10.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Scat Tu Tap 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Party With Smarty 30.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Malibu Springs 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Secret Threat 4.50 6.5 12-1
2 2 Better Bet 8.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Juan Valdez 12.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Mount Horeb 15.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Homestead 6.00 10.8 20-1
10 10 Charge Off 5.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Devil Blue Dress 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Goddess of Fire 1.20 1.7 3-1
1 1 Miss Ucrania 8.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Wright Up Front 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 La Runa 10.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Steel Racer 2.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Rose E Holiday 30.00 4.3 8-1
Devil Blue Dress 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Frosted Faith 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Justwaveandsmile 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Volkert 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Swaggish 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Pay Zone 2.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Amor Lejano (ARG) 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Jam Session 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Swashbuckle 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Born a Gambler 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Stride 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Mehlek 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sonic Speed 2.50 6.4 12-1
5 5 Tapit Brio 30.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Opposites Attract 6.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Assiduously (GB) 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 He’s a Lucky Guy 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Stephen B Good 10.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Barry the Builder 4.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Noble Tiger 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Joint Resolution 5.00 4 8-1
7 7 Assertive Attitude 20.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mr Brizel 6.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Please Baby 12.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Tio Tony 15.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Selassie 4.00 10 19-1

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.