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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!

Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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