by Ron Nicoletti
January 9, 2026
The Pegasus World Cup Bankroll Builder continues Friday 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 Friday full-card picks.
Race 1:
5 Call the Bullpen
7 Miss Magical
1 Niecey
Race 2:
7 Kazooza
3 Lovethisbizz
8 Don’t Go Astray
Race 3:
2 Diriyah
5 Flatter Fanatic
6 Five Eyes Onmichel
Race 4:
7 If I Can Dream
4 The Last Page
6 Win N Win
Race 5:
7 I C Light
4 Itza Lock
9 Wootun
Race 6:
5 Skellig Michael
1 Miami Frank
3 Lou the Body
Race 7:
3 Camm’s Princess
5 Dialithic
6 Whirlwind
Race 8:
1 Operation Overlord
6 Gold Sovereign
7 Peak Performer
Race 9:
6 Phoebeinwonderland (BB)
5 Bad Gal Party
8 Prism Pool Pat
Race 10:
7 One Sweet Girl (LS)
6 Covered in Crystal
2 Backgammon
Best Bet: R9: 6 Phoebeinwonderland
-- Exits key turf sprint at Aqueduct when 2nd vs better.
-- W Ward is 37% with Turf to Tapeta
-- Rosario/Ward are 21% together
Longshot: R10: 7 One Sweet Girl
-- Goes for 3rd straight victory’
-- Proven on grass and Tapeta
-- C David 23% winning back-to-back
-- Gets the pace need to close with rail at 31 feet
-- David & Vazquez 28% together