Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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
Gran Conquistadora 0 0-1
Lily Bird 0 0-1
4 4 Balala 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bella Mendy 2.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Lily Bird 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Stubold 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Impetus Echo (GB) 10.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Spun Size 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Princess Claudia 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Gran Conquistadora 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Sublime Mission 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 My Sweet Adaline 20.00 10.7 20-1
3 3 La Gata Salvaje 30.00 11.6 22-1
10 10 Blazin’ Praline 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Crypto Man 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Line Astray 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Lomachenko 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Heathcliff 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Performante 2.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Ambushed 30.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Shipwreck 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Summer Storm Stric 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vespera 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Better Than Better 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Souper Amusing 2.50 3 6-1
7 7 Lindsay Smiles 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Hippy Hippy Shake 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Shancelicious 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Royalewithcheese 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Cue the Music 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bella Cleopatra 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Fede 2.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Fontana Di Trevi 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Just a Philly 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Kip the Distance 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Valiant Kiss 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 China Blue 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Friolento 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Davola 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 How About It 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Ayman 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 El Muchacho Alegre 15.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Iron Sword 3.50 5.5 10-1
8 8 Bucchero’s Dude 4.50 6.5 12-1
4 4 Kantharos Jr 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Biz Biz Buzz 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Barzini 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 If Not for Luck 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Capture the Lion 1.60 2.6 5-1
2 2 Horsepower 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Seaver 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 King Julien 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 High Limit Room 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Vamos Viejo 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Space Launch 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lights of Broadway 1.60 1.6 3-1
4 4 Grand David 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Thethrillofvictory 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Jerry’s Turn 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 People Force 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Mr Scatter 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Fasig-tipton Cash Run S.) – Fasig-tipton Cash Run S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sweet Note 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Paradise City 1.80 2.8 5-1
6 6 Andrea 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Yellow 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Unchained Elaine 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Five G 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Fallon 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Dania Beach S.) – Dania Beach S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
I Know I Know 0 0-1
4 4 Mi Bago 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hit That Review (IRE) 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Bucaro 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 I Know I Know 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Maui Strong 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Hammerhead 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Nothingsubtle 30.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Dream On 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Always True 0 0-1
5 5 Stone Cold Flex 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Otter Mischief 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Skull Honor 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Yemrehanakristos 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Always True 6.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Flag Officer 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Signal Caller 8.00 7 13-1
6 6 Cajun’s Cookin 12.00 7.7 14-1
9 9 Risen Sun 6.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Our Armen 30.00 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.