Welcome to another exciting day of horse racing at Gulfstream Park for Thursday, January 18th, 2024! Let’s break down each race with top picks and insights.
Race 1: Maiden Claiming, $12,500
- Post Time: 12.10 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on the All Weather Track
- Top Pick: (2) Cheru, 9-2, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: Cheru shows promise in this lineup. Pep Rally and Shoppingatbloomies are also key contenders.
Race 2: Maiden Optional Claiming, $50,000
- Post Time: 12.39 PM
- Distance: 5 Furlongs on the Turf
- Top Pick: (5) Street Charity, 4-1, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: Street Charity leads the field in potential. Olympic Artist and Love Mami Love are worth watching.
Race 3: Claiming, $12,500
- Post Time: 01.09 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on the Dirt
- Top Pick: (3) Goodbetterbest, 5-2, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: Goodbetterbest is a strong contender. Shez Speightful and Hidden Road also have significant chances.
Race 4: Maiden Claiming, $25,000
- Post Time: 01.39 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on the Dirt
- Top Pick: (7) Fuji Fire, 5-2, Jockey: P Lopez (27% in the money)
- Race Insight: Fuji Fire stands out in this group. Hay Hay Harry and Canavero are also promising choices.
Race 5: Maiden Special Weight, $89,000
- Post Time: 02.09 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on the Turf
- Top Pick: (2) Better Bet, 8-1, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: Better Bet offers a good chance at higher odds. Secret Threat and Alexis Zorba should not be overlooked.
Race 6: Allowance Optional Claiming, $91,000
- Post Time: 02.39 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on the Dirt
- Top Pick: (2) Steel Racer, 2-1, Jockey: L Saez (28% in the money)
- Race Insight: Steel Racer is a strong favorite. Wright Up Front and La Runa are also in contention.
Race 7: Claiming, $25,000
- Post Time: 03.09 PM
- Distance: 5 Furlongs on the All Weather Track
- Top Pick: (7) Pay Zone, 5-2, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: Pay Zone is a top choice in this race. Frosted Faith and Jam Session could also perform well.
Race 8: Starter Allowance, $37,000
- Post Time: 03.39 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on the Turf
- Top Pick: (1) Born a Gambler, 4-1, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: Born a Gambler holds a solid chance. Mehlek and Swashbuckle are also horses to consider.
Race 9: Maiden Claiming, $25,000
- Post Time: 04.08 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on the All Weather Track
- Top Pick: (10) He’s a Lucky Guy, 7-2, Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. (37% in the money)
- Race Insight: He’s a Lucky Guy looks strong in this field. Barry the Builder and Tio Tony are also strong contenders.
Good luck and enjoy the races at Gulfstream Park!
