Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 17, 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
8 8 National Secret 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Awesome Empire 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Nabers 4.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 McHale 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Madroc 4.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Ripton’s Music 12.00 3 6-1
5 5 Timbos Tangler 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Vaya Jeffe 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Gearing Up 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Battle Drum (FR) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fortuna Belle 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jokes Up 2.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 On the Payroll 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Fulminate 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 American of Course 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Royally Blue 3.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Kikitsa 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Skull Honor 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cajun’s Cookin 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Stone Cold Flex 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Rocketum 4.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Sponge Time 3.50 6 11-1
9 9 Attestation 8.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Peppermint Man 8.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Oz 12.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Winegold 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bringer of Rain 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Boldness 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Trappezoid 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Bold Looker 2.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Royal Act 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Supreme Dominance 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cyber Security 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bay of Bengal 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Classy War 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Dreambuilder 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Back in the Saddle 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Captcha 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Oath of Omerta 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 What Me Worry 12.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Bakers Street 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bay of Bengal 0 0-1
1 1 Carcone 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coastertothemoon 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Hollywood Mayhem 1.60 3.3 6-1
3 3 Happyflyer 3.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Aero Star 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sweet Cha Cha 30.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Grand Avila 4.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Makoa 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Navy Cross 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Extrasexybigdaddee 8.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Drakon 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Clear Destination 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Vladislav 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Breakwater 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Baytown Parfait 20.00 4 7-1
8 8 Auspicious Style 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Breezero 0 0-1
8 8 Entrepreneurship 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Breezero 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Amor Y Control 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Graytana 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Cajun Fantasy 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 David’s Rose 4.50 5 9-1
7 7 Happy Ride 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Baby Blocks 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Smart Beauty 0 0-1
9 9 Princess Cairo 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 British Empress 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Time Is Magic 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Tree C’s Kai 10.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Lauriston (IRE) 3.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 Seminole Sally 6.00 5 9-1
10 10 True Myth 8.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Accelerated News 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Buddhist Prodigy 8.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Smart Beauty 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Margaux Treasure 20.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Big Beautiful (IRE) 12.00 8 15-1
1 1 Life’s Saga (IRE) 8.00 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.