Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 18, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ro Town 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bravo Kitten 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 World Traveler 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Smiling Ellie 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Burnaway 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Parallel 8.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Ms. Tart 8.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Gossiper 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Diamonds for Lily 30.00 7 13-1
4 4 Gunesh 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Royal Poppy 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cryptonym 0 0-1
5 5 Lookin for Roses 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Fortheloveofart 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Devilment 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 De la Calles 10.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 High Prince 8.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Egyptian Quest 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Will of a Warrior 20.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 First Shot Fired 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Cryptonym 20.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Air Force Royalty 20.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 My Victory Song 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Castleharrison (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Alexander Helios 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Stretch Ride 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Digital Ops 1.80 3.3 6-1
1 1 D’oro Unbridled 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Society Man 3.00 6 11-1
6 6 Morgan Point 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Guildenstern (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Ours for Sure 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Guaicaipuro 12.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Alpha Blue 2.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Mohay Please 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Decisive Pride 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Insisting 10.00 3.4 7-1
8 8 Walt Whitman (IRE) 15.00 4 7-1
9 9 Sir Banana Brian 30.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Summer Bee 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trevess 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chloe’s Toy 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Whiteknuckleflyer 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Misprint 20.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Noble Dreamer 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Chaina 15.00 5 9-1
12 12 Founder’s Day 6.00 5.6 10-1
11 11 Lovin Makes Cents 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Sonet’s Name 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Whats Goin On 30.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Coolcalm Collected 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Now Showing 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Sunshine Turf S.) – Sunshine Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Prevent 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Victory Achieved 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Boppy O 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 If Not for Luck 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Ninja Star 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Anamnestic 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Treasure King 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Adios Cole 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Lord Eddard Stark 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wistucky 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Proton Spirit 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Fiveeyesonskystars 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Escondido 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 The Golden Gorilla 30.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Tinebar 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sneak Preview 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stern Chaser 30.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ready for Shirl 12.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Hello Hollywood 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Riding Pretty 12.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Windy Walk 3.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Zisisit (IRE) 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Happy Together 10.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Starship Agenda 15.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 She Prospers 30.00 8.8 17-1
15 15 New Ginya 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Drum Roll 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Nineteenamendment 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Vive Veuve 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bedazzle ‘Em 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Life’s an Audible 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Risk Threshold (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Damon’s Mound 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Classify 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Comedy Town 1.80 2.8 5-1
2 2 Banded Rocket 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Gatsby 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Mish 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Loco Abarrio 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Pure Class 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Tiz Liz 0 0-1
9 9 R Disaster 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Cruise to Catalina 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Reliable Lady 20.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Wailua 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Done Enough 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Adios Babe 5.00 6 11-1
2 2 Broderie 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Nursekringledances 30.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Julee’s Legacy 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Personal Choice 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 King of Ashes 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Math Tutor 20.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Dio Romano 20.00 1.3 3-1
14 14 Tomasello 12.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Melody Man 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Spirit of the Law 6.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Gallant Lad 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Abundance 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Golden Channel 10.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Fountain Run 20.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Nuk Soo Kow 20.00 8.4 16-1
16 16 Wakan 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Excite 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 War and Majesty 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Instago 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Constitution Road 3.50 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.