Keeping the horse racing spirit alive, Gulfstream Park is all set to host an exhilarating day of thoroughbred action with 13 high-stakes turf races scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. The day promises a mix of maiden, allowance, and simulcast events that are sure to keep racing fans on the edge of their seats from the first flag drop at 12:50 PM until the final race at 7:30 PM.
The action begins with Race 1, featuring a six-furlong dash on firm turf for maidens aged three years and older. With a purse of $25,000 up for grabs, nine contenders are entered: BLAZING TYREEK, LOYAL CLEMENT, TRIUNVIRATO, TEMPERATURE RISING, SUNDAY SONG, PLEX, GUYS TRIP, VALIANT PACKAGE, and BLAZING HOT.
Race 2 follows at 1:22 PM, covering 1 1/16 miles on firm turf, again for maidens three years old and above, with a slightly higher purse of $27,000. The ten-horse field features LAST RUN, SMOOTH AN EASY, MIDNIGHT MAESTRO, VINO GRIGIO, RICHARD AVE, RELENTLESS RAIDER, RENEGE, PUDDING LANE, SIR ASCOT, and IMPERATUS.
At 1:54 PM, Race 3 kicks off for horses aged four and up. The race spans 1 mile and 70 yards on firm turf and offers a prize of $31,000. Eight horses will contest: LIGHTS OF BROADWAY, TAPIT THREE TIMES, BOLD ADVANCE, SHANKAR, CLEAR DESTINATION, OCALA DREAM, HONESTO, and NATE THE GREAT.
Race 4, scheduled for 2:26 PM, is for maiden fillies and will be run over 5 1/2 furlongs on firm turf, with a generous $37,000 purse. The lineup includes MEET ME IN THE AIR, IN FACT SHEZA ZASK, LIZ LOVES SHOPPING, ROXY, FURYS CHARM, LADY NETTI, LOIS’ COURAGE, NAVAL HOSPITAL, and MAERDAMA.
At 2:58 PM, Race 5 will see seven older horses compete over 6 1/2 furlongs on firm turf for a $22,000 prize. The competitors are BEGININGREENPOINT, TODO FINO, DROPKICK MURPHY, GOLDEN SKULL, MAYHEMINTHEPALACE, AMOR LEJANO, and CROSS HASTE.
Race 6, one of the day’s feature events, goes off at 3:30 PM. Eleven horses aged three and older will race 1 1/16 miles for a substantial $57,000 purse. Entries include ELDEST SON, MALCOLM X, LORENZ, UNION TRAIL, J P HELLISH, AMERICAN SPEED, MCAVOY, HE’SPUREGOLD, IZZY D’ORO, JUST A PHOTO, and SWIFT DELIVERY.
At 4:05 PM, Race 7 sees three-year-olds take to the turf over 1 1/16 miles for a $30,000 prize. The field features STEELIN BASES, DIMANCHE GRAS, BIG BOY JAK, RIVER OF TIME, MESSAGEFROMTHEKING, TEPEYAC, ESPERANZITO, and HYPER VENOM.
Race 8, scheduled for 4:37 PM, is for fillies and mares three years and older, racing 7 furlongs on firm turf for $23,000. The nine entrants are STARSHIP LEGEND, SILJIM, NOUVEAU RICHE, SONNY’S GOLDENLADY, SEVILLA, ROCKY SEAS, QUEEN OF SOUL, SHILOH, and WINK OF AN EYE.
Race 9 at 5:09 PM brings together fillies and mares three years old and above for a 1 1/16-mile race on firm turf, boasting the day’s top purse of $75,000. The field includes SWOONATRA, DE REGRESO, PURSUIT OF LIBERTY, SENSITIVITY, DANCING N DIXIE, LIFE’S AN AUDIBLE, BREATH AWAY, STARSHIP AGENDA, OZARA, LADY FIREFOOT, and PUCKERED.
Race 10, starting at 5:41 PM, features ten fillies and mares four years and up competing over 1 mile and 70 yards on firm turf for $25,000. The contenders are MISS SAN GABRIEL, PACIFIC PRINCESS, AMAZIN QUEEN, WORLDLY BEAUTY, SENSE YOU LEFT, MISPRINT, DONTMESSWITHTESS, SHEILA’S MISSION, KHOSEA, and TRENDY.
At 6:13 PM, Race 11 features a full field of twelve three-year-olds contesting 1 mile on firm turf for a handsome $56,000 prize. The competitors are KID CAIRO, EHSAAN, GAME KEEPER, O CAPTAIN, OMNI KING, BRAWN, CENTRODELANTERO, THEMANUPFRONT, BRING ME A CHECK, BARRAGE, NANTASKET BEACH, and BLESS AMERICA.
Race 12 at 7:00 PM is a simulcast from Palermo, Argentina, run over 6 1/2 furlongs on firm turf with a purse of $5,100. Twelve international runners are entered: TATTOO RICH, GALAN DE ALTAMIRA, GOOGLE SEARCH, VIENE FACIL, HURACAN KEY, HORSE REAL, MORE SOUND, INCLUDED, STORMY BLOOD, APOLO SKY, TENNESSEE WHISKEY, and BRITANICO CHUCK.
The day wraps up with Race 13 at 7:30 PM, another simulcast from Palermo, covering 6 furlongs on firm turf for a $4,760 prize. The 14-horse field features SLEEP AWAY, CITY TATTOO, DULOK, SOY NOQUEADOR, EXTRA PARTNER, EL SOLIDARIO, MR. TOMASITO, HIT EMPENOSO, PRINCIPE DE MONACO, BRICIO, SOLO RAP, CANDY DARK, SUPER MAR, and CLASE B.
The Gulfstream Park event is not just about the races. It’s a celebration of equine excellence, sportsmanship, and the enduring bond between horse and rider. Attendees will be treated to an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation, as trainers, jockeys, and owners bring their best to the turf.
Families, tourists, and seasoned punters alike will enjoy a day filled with entertainment and top-tier racing action. From up-and-coming talents to seasoned runners, this race day serves as a testament to the sport’s vibrant future. Gulfstream Park continues to be a beacon for horse racing on the East Coast, drawing top contenders and enthusiastic fans from across the nation.
Whether you’re watching for the thrill of the finish, placing your bets on promising maidens, or cheering on returning champions, April 26 at Gulfstream Park promises a day of unforgettable excitement. With perfect spring weather expected and ample amenities for spectators, this is a can’t-miss highlight of the racing calendar.
