Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 30, 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
1 1 Areacodefiveoone 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Geaux Amy 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Madeline’s Promise 10.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Lady Meghan 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Pop Rox 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 United Forever 10.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Alluring Serenity 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Perfect Connection 30.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Melle Mel 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nate the Great 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Jet Wings 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Loyal Louie 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Competitive Saint 2.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Backwoods Boogie 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Highly Flammable 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Bella Future 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Love Paradox 0 0-1
4 4 Love Paradox 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fairhopecurly 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Splurge 5.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Reassess 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Smart Jenny 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Into Touring 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Spirit of Victory 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mac to Moore 0 0-1
5 5 Tiz Ready 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Uncaptured Dove 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Girvin Star 20.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Mac to Moore 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Majesty’s Song 4.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Molly’s a Bullet 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Regal Queen 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 She’s a Hottie 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Candi Girl 0 0-1
5 5 Candi Girl 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Red Hot Spark 2.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Cajun Anthem 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 West Bank 1.80 3.2 6-1
4 4 Brown Eyed Beauty 3.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Just Take Notes 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Gratia 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Keepsake 0 0-1
2 2 Keytothepark 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Keepsake 1.60 1.3 2-1
8 8 Nosleeptilbrooklyn 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Blueberry Hill 4.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 Taratel 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Champagne On Ice 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Workout Affair 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Crawford 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Flo Go 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Souper Success 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Dr Oseran 10.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Dinos Dixie 15.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Awesome Crusader 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Paschal Moon 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Mister Kelly 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sultan the Great 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Beauty Reigns 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Paradise City 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Indeed 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Quinn’s Promise 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Fede 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Little Squeeze 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Early On 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Decadent 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Goes the Clown 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Oskar Martinez (IRE) 8.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Walley World 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Wind Rider 12.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Two Beers by Ten 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Drink N Wink 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Speed Runner 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Devilsgotacause 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Freakazoid 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Eton 15.00 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.