Ron Nicoletti: Gulfstream Bet $25, Get $5 Full-Card Picks | Sunday, January 18, 2026

The Pegasus World Cup Bankroll Builder continues Sunday for 1/ST BET and Xpressbet players. Bet $25 on the Gulfstream Park card and receive a $5 wagering credit to be deposited prior to the Jan. 24 huge day of racing in South Florida. The PWC Bankroll Builder will be offered each racing day through Jan. 23, giving 10 opportunities for players to earn up to $50 in credits. To help you along the way, Gulfstream Park track handicapper Ron Nicoletti has his Sunday full-card picks.

Race 1:
3 Vekoma View
9 Copycat
11 Smitten

Race 2:
2 Game Changer Jolie
6 La Cyber
7 Starship Aspen

Race 3:
2 Perfect Shances
4 Likely Perspective (Ire)
1 Mithril

Race 4:
7 Tut’s Revenge
1 Blue Slide Park
4 Brother Brad

Race 5:
6 Bay of Bengal
4 Mythical Man
5 Meyer

Race 6:
6 Equitas
4 Z Train (Ire)
5 Princess Summer

Race 7:
6 Nana’s Corn Muffin
5 Gunesh
2 Wiffletree Serry

Race 8:
6 Macanga (LS)
2 Expensive Queen (Ire)
4 Malleymoo

Race 9:
5 American Pearl (BB)
7 Cooey
1 Arami’s Factor

Race 10:
6 Celebrity Warrior (Ire)
3 Temeraire
5 Alibi

Best Bet: R9: 5 American Pearl
-- Debuts locally at 7 furlongs.
-- Was impressive using speed to break her maiden at a mile.
-- W Walden 3 for 10 with the route to sprint angle.

Longshot: R8: 6 Macanga
-- Back in the Liz Dobles barn.
-- Stretches out to her best distance.
-- She should be able to dole out her Grade 2 level speed with the rail at 45 feet.

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