Categories: Horse Racing

Gulfstream Park Free Racing Tipsheet – Thursday, January 18th, 2024

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!

Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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