Gulfstream Park – Raymond Report Horse Racing Preview | Sunday, April 20, 2025

Welcome back to sunny Florida for another packed card at Gulfstream Park! The Raymond Report is locked and loaded with system picks, smart value plays, and a few longshot Jokers that could make your betting slip feel like a winning lottery ticket. Let’s dig into today’s races and uncover some Raymond Report gold.

🏁 Race 1 – Maiden Claiming | 1 Mile Dirt | $25,000 Purse

Top Pick: (6) High Prince (6-5) – Paco Lopez aboard the morning line favorite. He’s got the top win % jockey and the best trainer stat. Big threat early.
Value Play: (2) Bitter Banker (30-1) – Don’t let the odds scare you. Husbands is sneaky good at cashing place bets.
Exacta Box: 6-2, 2-7, 7-1
Trifecta Box: 6-2-7, 1-2-7

🌴 Race 2 – Claiming | 1 Mile Turf | $37,000 Purse

Top Pick: (1) Summer Storm Stric (20-1) – Another Husbands longshot that might surprise. Raymond Report loves value, and this one checks that box.
Contender: (4) The Franchise (2-1) – Zayas gets mounts that often land ITM (In The Money).
Exacta Box: 1-4, 4-9, 9-5
Trifecta Box: 1-4-9, 5-4-9

🏇 Race 3 – Maiden Special Weight | 6 Furlongs Dirt | $43,000 Purse

Top Pick: (4) Primordial (4-1) – Paco Lopez alert! Best in the field for early pace—look for a strong break.
Joker: (2) Keep On Moving (7-5) – Looks short-priced, but hasn’t shown dominance yet. Caution advised.
Exacta Box: 4-5, 5-6, 6-2
Trifecta Box: 4-5-6, 2-5-6

🔁 Race 4 – Claiming | 5.5 Furlongs All-Weather | $28,000 Purse

Top Pick: (7) Warda (8-5) – Big win %, sharp connections. Should be a front-runner.
Value Shot: (1) In Other Words (15-1) – Long odds, but not out of it with a clean trip.
Exacta Box: 7-1, 1-4, 4-6
Trifecta Box: 7-1-4, 6-1-4

🌊 Race 5 – Maiden Special Weight | 5 Furlongs Turf | $55,000 Purse

Top Pick: (6) Wampanoag Chief (6-1) – Good value and Lopez rides.
Live Longshot: (1) What It Tiz (20-1) – Could surprise with a strong turf kick.
Exacta Box: 6-8, 8-1, 1-5
Trifecta Box: 6-8-1, 5-8-1

🌀 Race 6 – Claiming | 1 Mile 70 Yards All-Weather | $23,000 Purse

Top Pick: (9) Blaze of Color (3-1) – Has the figures and Lopez to back him.
Underdog Alert: (4) Kerouac (6-1) – Capable of stealing a board hit.
Exacta Box: 9-3, 3-2, 2-4
Trifecta Box: 9-3-2, 4-3-2

🔥 Race 7 – Allowance Optional Claiming | 7 Furlongs Dirt | $56,000 Purse

Top Pick: (5) Beyond Belief (6-1) – Could provide a nice price for exotics.
Reliable: (2) Blueberry Hill (9-5) – One of the safer bets of the day.
Exacta Box: 5-6, 6-2, 2-1
Trifecta Box: 5-6-2, 1-6-2

🌟 Race 8 – Allowance Optional Claiming | 5 Furlongs Turf | $56,000 Purse

Top Pick: (9) Marco T. (5-1) – Lopez factor again, with turf pedigree.
Wild Card: (8) Definite Diva (8-1) – Looks ready to pop off a big one.
Exacta Box: 9-2, 2-3, 3-8
Trifecta Box: 9-2-3, 8-2-3

🏁 Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming | 1 1/8 Miles All-Weather | $56,000 Purse

Top Pick: (6) Soulmate (9-2) – Great post and strong closer.
Sleeper: (5) Twowaycrossing (12-1) – Worth a play underneath.
Exacta Box: 6-5, 5-3, 3-4
Trifecta Box: 6-5-3, 4-5-3

🧨 Race 10 – Maiden Claiming | 1 Mile Turf | $27,000 Purse

Top Pick: (5) Cayman Caper (10-1) – Finishing off the card with a live price horse.
Underdog Special: (14) Mitoleta (20-1) – Might just grab a piece late.
Exacta Box: 5-8, 8-1, 1-14
Trifecta Box: 5-8-1, 14-8-1

🎯 Final Thoughts:

Today’s card is a Raymond Report paradise: plenty of playable longshots, strong jockey-trainer combos, and competitive exacta/trifecta setups throughout the day. Keep an eye on Paco Lopez—he’s riding like a man on a mission.

📌 Remember: It’s not about betting every race—it’s about spotting value and striking when the numbers align.

👉 For full picks, stats, and betting angles, visit: www.atsstats.com

🐎 Good luck at the races, and may your tickets be cashable and your ponies fast!