The Gulfstream Park Race Cards 8 January present a strong 10-race programme scheduled for Thursday, 8 January 2026, at the Florida venue. The card features a wide range of contests for three-year-olds and older horses, covering sprint trips through to mile distances. The highlight of the afternoon comes in Race 9, a one-mile contest for fillies and mares aged four years and upward, carrying the highest purse on the card at $86,000, alongside another sprint in the closing race.
Racing begins at 12:20 PM with Race 1, a one-mile event for three-year-old fillies worth $42,000 in prize money. Cairo Comedy, Only You, and Rogue Runner are among the runners set to contest the opener, which is expected to place an early emphasis on stamina and tactical positioning.
Race 2 follows at 12:50 PM and is run over five and a half furlongs for four-year-olds and upward, with a purse of $31,000. Risk Factor, King Julien, and Winfromwithin feature in a race likely to be shaped by early pace and acceleration over the short distance.
At 1:20 PM, Race 3 offers $34,000 in prize money for a six-furlong maiden contest restricted to three-year-old fillies. Cheri Cheri Lady, Here Comes Petal, and My Girl Nina line up in a race that provides an important platform for emerging talent.
The Race 4 at 1:51 PM is a five-furlong contest for horses aged four years and upward, carrying a purse of $24,500. Not Guilty, Sara’s Rose, and Goodys Girl are among the contenders in this sharp sprint where early positioning can be crucial.
Race 5, scheduled for 2:21 PM, is a six-furlong event for three-year-olds with $34,000 on offer. Spectacle, Cerberus, and Simo At the Big A bring contrasting profiles into this mid-card contest, which could reveal improving performers.
The Race 6 at 2:52 PM raises the stakes with a five-furlong sprint for four-year-olds and upward worth $54,000. Sticky McShnickens, Quizler, and Carcone headline a field expected to deliver one of the faster-run races of the afternoon.
At 3:23 PM, Race 7 again covers five furlongs for four years older horses and upward, this time for a purse of $31,000. Valiant Winter, Transactional Guy, and Mila’s Wish are set to compete in a contest where consistency and racecraft are likely to be decisive.
Race 8 takes place at 3:54 PM and is run over one mile and 70 yards for three-year-olds, offering $42,000 in prize money. Laser, Lufkin, and Manoah’s Glory feature in a race that shifts the focus toward stamina and sustained finishing effort.
The feature arrives at 4:25 PM with Race 9, a one-mile contest for fillies and mares aged four years and upward, carrying the joint-highest purse of $86,000. Vivi Get Your Guns, Sherbini, and Puckered bring experience and proven form into one of the strongest races on the card.
The meeting concludes at 4:55 PM with Race 10, a five-furlong sprint for three-year-old fillies, also worth $86,000. Catalonia, Spinelli, and Epic Lady Luck are among those set to close the programme in a competitive and high-value finale.
Overall, the Gulfstream Park Race Cards 8 January deliver a well-balanced and engaging 10-race meeting, combining prize money depth with varied conditions and distances, ensuring interest and quality from the opening race through to the concluding sprint.
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