Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 16, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Striver 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bunratty Manor (IRE) 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Sofia Paola 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Pop Rox 20.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Barbara Joan 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Cameo 30.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Ginger N Speightsy 30.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Starship Impulsive 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Cdakhat (IRE) 10.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Alia’s Faith 30.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Gummy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Down in the Bayou 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bonmati 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Spicy Guacamole 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Lady O’Brien 15.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Oya Thunder 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Kilkenny Bella 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Siljim 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 His Choice 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 One Special Act 1.60 1.2 2-1
3 3 Sonny’s Goldenlady 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Burn It All 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Fashionable Kitty 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Princess Deb 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 New Baby 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zio Lorenzo 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Blue Spearman 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Warlord Cruzan 2.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Beganingreenpoint 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Don’t Answer 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Mintenon 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Hakkimi (CHI) 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Awesome Wind 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Buzz Rocket 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gain 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Notturno 30.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Midnight Vengeance 3.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Mustang Bay 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 He’s a Daredevil 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Love Hate 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Roar of the Beast 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Bad Obsession 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Royal Dame 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Clearly Copper 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Dontmesswithtess 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Pemberley 4.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Wow Lucky 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Love My Job 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mexican Sugar 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Madness 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 R Firebird 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Miguel’s Belle 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 No Action 30.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Foxy Lady 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Shez Speightful 15.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Bullock 12.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Dove in Charge 3.00 8 15-1
6 6 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 6.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Heartened 0 0-1
6 6 Malarchuk 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Timeout 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Heartened 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 God’s Timing 20.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 The Thor (CHI) 20.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Who’s the King 3.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 Tuscan Gold 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Amazin Queen 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ipanema Princess (IRE) 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Strand of Gold 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Goodbetterbest 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Musical Romance (GB) 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Center Stage 8.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Covenant Lady 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Confer 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Avatal Hero 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Sals Dream Girl 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Diamonds for Lily 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Fish Mooney 4.00 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.