Raymond Report Horse Racing Preview – Gulfstream Park, Friday, April 11th, 2025 🎯

By Ron Raymond – ATSSTATS.com

It’s another Friday at Gulfstream Park and you know what that means—time to cash in like it’s Kentucky Derby weekend! We’re locked and loaded with 9 races on the card, and the Raymond Report tipsheet is pointing us toward some juicy value plays that might just spice up your bankroll heading into the weekend.

🏇 Race 1 – Claiming ($23,000) | 1 Mile Dirt

Top Pick: (5) Ekati King (9-2) – With E. Gonzalez holding a solid 33% win clip and coming in fresh, this one has sneaky morning line value.
Exacta Box: 5-2 | 2-1 | 1-4
Keep an eye on the longshot (1) Thingsrgettinharry—don’t be shocked if he shakes things up early.

🏇 Race 2 – Maiden Claiming ($25,000) | 5 Furlongs All-Weather

Top Pick: (8) Easyasyouplease (10-1) – The name says it all, and Paco Lopez in the irons boosts confidence at a massive overlay.
Exacta Box: 8-9 | 9-5 | 5-3
This race screams “chaos potential”—load up those trifectas.

🏇 Race 3 – Claiming ($26,000) | 1 Mile 70 Yards All-Weather

Top Pick: (3) Sainte Chapelle (4-1) – Lopez again, looking to church up your ROI.
Exacta Box: 3-2 | 2-1 | 1-5
The Joker pick, (5) Tinta Roja, is a 9-5 favorite but beware—it’s a short price in a tricky field.

🏇 Race 4 – Maiden Special Weight ($55,000) | 1 1/16 Miles Dirt

Top Pick: (5) Only in America (8-5) – This Zayas mount has the top “In The Money” trainer stat and looks ready to graduate.
Exacta Box: 5-1 | 1-3 | 3-6
Play the chalk, but sprinkle in bombs like (6) Social Majesty for value.

🏇 Race 5 – Claiming ($41,000) | 1 1/16 Miles Turf

Top Pick: (8) Cashier Check (9-2) – He might not come with deposit insurance, but Paco’s riding like a lock lately.
Exacta Box: 8-7 | 7-11 | 11-10
Bonus: (10) Lights of Broadway is the Joker at 20-1… could steal the show.

🏇 Race 6 – Maiden Claiming ($25,000) | 1 Mile 70 Yards All-Weather

Top Pick: (3) Park Avenue Betty (8-5) – Luxury address, classy connections, and solid stats.
Exacta Box: 3-9 | 9-8 | 8-10
Don’t ignore (9) Take Me to Paris at 12-1. Très intriguing.

🏇 Race 7 – Starter Optional Claiming ($41,000) | 1 Mile 70 Yards All-Weather

Top Pick: (1) Sara Mia (4-1) – Inside post, top win record, and Paco again. The Gulfstream daily double: Lopez + rail = 💰
Exacta Box: 1-3 | 3-6 | 6-4
Joker (4) Ashima could spice up exotics if the pace melts.

🏇 Race 8 – Allowance ($57,000) | 1 Mile 70 Yards All-Weather

Top Pick: (1) Patrick’s Promise (9-2) – Solid price, strong jock, and a perfect post.
Exacta Box: 1-5 | 5-2 | 2-3
(2) Captain Junuh is a solid key if you’re playing horizontals.

🏇 Race 9 – Maiden Claiming ($27,000) | 1 1/16 Miles Turf

Top Pick: (5) Bolt to Run (4-1) – This one’s due and Paco’s looking to close out the card with a bang.
Exacta Box: 5-6 | 6-12 | 12-2
Watch for bombs like (12) Rashid—could blow up your late Pick 3 in a good way.

💡 Raymond Report Final Word:

Today’s Gulfstream card has value sprinkled like powdered sugar at the donut shop—sweet, messy, and oh-so-profitable if you follow the money and trust the data.

➡️ Want the full card, win percentages, and trainer insights? Get today’s complete Raymond Report Tipsheet at ATSSTATS.com

🧠 Bet smart. Trust the data. Cash often.
🐎 See you in the winner’s circle!

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