👑 Stakes Day Score: Hunting Longshot Glory at Gulfstream Park

The Raymond Track Report – Saturday, December 13, 2025

Welcome to Stakes Saturday at Gulfstream! With a strong card featuring two high-stakes turf marathons (Races 8 and 11), today is all about finding value on the biggest stages. Our proprietary analysis is highly focused on the sensational strike rates of M. J. Husbands (48% Win Rate) and M. A. Vasquez (45% Win Rate), who are piloting several massive longshots ready to explode the Exacta payouts.

Let’s dive into the three biggest scores we’ve uncovered on the card!

Featured Analysis: Today’s High-Value Scores

Race 5: Claiming

The Angle: Extreme Value Play on the All-Weather We start the day with a high-reward, low-risk play on the All-Weather Track. Our top pick is (1) Wineman Trax (15-1), who is severely undervalued at this M/L price, especially with M. A. Vasquez (45%) taking the ride. This jockey/horse combination is too powerful to ignore at 15-1. The favorite is nowhere to be found in our top picks, suggesting a huge payout potential.

• Betting Strategy: Box the 1/2 Exacta heavily. The 8-1 shot (2) Tapizar’s Temper with E. J. Zayas (38%) is the logical Exacta partner and locks in the massive payout if the 1 gets the win.

Race 8: STAKES

The Angle: The Stakes Bomb – Following Husbands at 20-1 This is a Grade A opportunity for a massive stakes upset. Our top pick is the 20-1 longshot (13) Brown Sugar, piloted by M. J. Husbands (48%). In a crowded turf route, we trust the top rider to navigate traffic and find the finish line first. Husbands on a 20-1 shot in a stakes race is a rare opportunity for a huge score.

• Betting Strategy: We play the 13/8 Exacta box targeting a six-figure payout. Vasquez on (8) Souper Zonda (12-1) provides our powerful secondary choice. Both are double-digit plays! Use the shorter-priced (4) Destino d’Oro with Zayas for the Show spot.

Race 11: STAKES

The Angle: Closing Day with Class and Value We finish the card with another major turf stakes, focusing on the strong 8-1 price of (4) Church and State, ridden by M. J. Husbands (48%). This horse is coming in fresh and is getting the best rider on the grounds. The Exacta partner is the colossal 20-1 shot, (1) Thundering, offering the potential for yet another huge exotic payout to close the day.

• Betting Strategy: We play the 4/1 Exacta box with confidence. Ensure the favorite, (7) Chapman’s Peak (5-2), is covered in your Trifectas for insurance.

The Fast Track: Quick-Pick Playbook

Your Winning Ticket: Exotic Wager of the Day

STAKES PICK 3 (R8-R10)

Focus your firepower on the late three races to maximize returns on today’s highest-value spots.

• Leg 1 (R8 – STAKES): 13, 8 (The two major longshots)
• Leg 2 (R9): 1, 5 (The top two favorites)
• Leg 3 (R10): 7, 2 (The two highest-percentage riders)

Total Bet: (2 x 2 x 2) = 8 combinations

Good luck and enjoy Stakes Saturday!