Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 20, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Derby Hangover 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Contrabbanda 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Darling Darley 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Glitter Bomb 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Theforcebewithyou 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Lady Oakridge 30.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 True Spun 3.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Boot’s On the Moon 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Whiting Field 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Praiseworthy 12.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Echo Lane 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Bad Hombre 30.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Intransigent 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Poliglota 3.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Carnival Dancer 3.00 5 9-1
9 9 Passage 5.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Joe From Kiev 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 I Am the Game 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Belly of Jelly 8.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Candy Street 15.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Simply Jack 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Make ‘Em Tap 6.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Aramos 30.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Ensign Skip 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Three O One 12.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Mufrih 5.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Shake Your Bones 8.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Peace Cruiser 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Emily Kathryn 1.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Astrila 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 La Fantasma 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Johanny 15.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Self Confident 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Lady Astoria 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Above Par 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Fedalia 20.00 4 7-1
2 2 Six Feet Apart 3.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Talk Much 20.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Ala Turka 8.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 American Gamble 12.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Barbara 30.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Temerity 4.50 8 15-1
7 7 Wheelingndealing 15.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Demurely 10.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 Runaway Breeze 8.00 11.5 22-1
5 5 L. E. Gray 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rod Two Rod 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Rhymes Like Dimes 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Verrazanointhesky 10.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Burning Man 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Toscanito 3.50 6.1 11-1
1 1 Boldness 4.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Gliding Afleet 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Watch the Music 20.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Lee Ann’s Warrior 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Triple Espresso 1.40 1 2-1
10 10 Black Diamond 10.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Live to Ride (GB) 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Modica 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Oconee Life 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Stud Muffin 30.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Artempus 30.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 White Palomino 8.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Riverwalk 8.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 We Live This Game 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Heals the Soul 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cruzin Man 1.40 2.1 4-1
1 1 Loyal Louie 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Putin Online 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Devils Only Friend 30.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 No Name Dude 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Impressive Speed 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Bella Future 4.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Jet Wings 15.00 4.6 9-1
Cruzin Man 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Sunshine Classic S.) – Sunshine Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Octane 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Khozeiress 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Lure Him In 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 The Skipper Too 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Slim Slow Slider 4.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Cashier Check 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Granted Success 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Deer District 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Loyal Company 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Let It Ride 3.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Super Chow 3.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Capture the Lion 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Baby Yoda 5.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Scaramouche 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Implementation 8.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Ticking 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mo’ Spresso 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bourbon Outlaw 20.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 The Dover Specter 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Trap Line 30.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Pet Mat 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Royal Majesty (GB) 5.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Dilger (IRE) 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Coinvest 2.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Linesman 12.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Zapata (IRE) 3.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Steadfast Resolve 10.00 6.7 13-1
Zapata (IRE) 12 23-1

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.