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🏇 Gulfstream Park Horse Racing Tipsheet (1/2/26)

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Powered by the Raymond Track REPORT — built for brains, not vibes.

Welcome to Gulfstream Park, where the sun is out, the drinks are cold, and half the crowd is betting horses based on names they’d put on a fantasy football team.

You? You’re here to actually win. Let’s do this the smart way.


🏁 RACE 1 – Maiden Optional Claiming | 1 Mile Turf

Top Play: (3) Running On Time – WIN (2-1)
Clean profile, elite turf rider, and a pace setup that won’t turn into a meme.
🎧 This one shows up early and doesn’t ghost late.


🏁 RACE 2 – Claiming | 1M 70Y All-Weather

Top Play: (5) Simo – WIN (2-1)
All-Weather routes reward positioning—and Irad knows where to be.
📍 Simple race. Don’t invent chaos.


🏁 RACE 3 – Claiming | 1M 70Y All-Weather

Top Play: (5) U Know When U Know – WIN (7-5)
Yes, it’s chalk. No, that’s not a crime.
🧠 Winning > flexing screenshots.


🏁 RACE 4 – Maiden Claiming | 1 Mile Dirt

Top Play: (1) UFO – WIN (12-1) 👽
Live longshot with a sneaky setup and rider stats that say “don’t ignore me.”
🚀 Not saying it’s aliens… but it’s aliens.


🏁 RACE 5 – Claiming | 1 Mile Turf

Top Play: (9) It’s Hot in Here – WIN (8-5)
Class edge, turf mile comfort, and no excuses allowed.
🔥 This one doesn’t need hype—it brings receipts.


🏁 RACE 6 – Claiming | 1 1/16M All-Weather

Top Play: (6) Paros – WIN (4-5)
Short field, dominant profile, and a rider who understands the assignment.
📉 Not flashy. Just profitable.


🏁 RACE 7 – Allowance Optional Claiming | 1M 70Y All-Weather

Top Play: (2) Uncle’s Gold – WIN (7-5)
Consistent, tactical, and placed exactly where it should be.
💰 Gold doesn’t trend—it delivers.


🏁 RACE 8 – Allowance Optional Claiming | 7F Dirt

Top Play: (4) Confessional – WIN (2-1)
Seven furlongs rewards horses who can sprint and think.
🗣️ Confession time: this one’s just better.


🏁 RACE 9 – Maiden Claiming | 7½F Turf

Top Play: (8) Why – WIN (9-2)
Turf sprint chaos? Yes. Value opportunity? Also yes.
🤷 Why not? Exactly.


🎯 Raymond Track REPORT – Young Bettor Takeaway

You don’t need to bet every race.
You don’t need to chase losses.
You definitely don’t need TikTok locks.

You need:
✔ structure
✔ price discipline
✔ patience

That’s how you leave the track smiling—and still afford brunch.

👉 Daily Gulfstream edges live at ATSStats.com
Stop guessing. Start investing. 🏆

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Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.