December 14, 2025 – Aces and Races Multi-Track Special

🌟 FEATURED STAKES ACTION

OAKLAWN PARK – Race 9 (4:20 PM CT)

ASTRAL SPA OVERNIGHT STAKES – $135,000 2-Year-Old Fillies – 6 Furlongs

THE FAVORITE: Victory Music (#2) with R.A. Vazquez up for trainer M.J. Maker looks formidable here. This daughter of Uncle Mo ships in from solid East Coast competition.

THE CONTENDERS:

• Debbie Doll (#8) – C.A. Torres aboard, trained by R. Medina

• Runadhara (#4) – Elliott Asmussen riding for S.M. Asmussen

• Carolyncaroline (#5) – J.R. Leparoux gets the call for L. Schultz

This is a wide-open affair with several first-time stakes runners looking to make their mark before year’s end.

LOS ALAMITOS – Race 10 (4:30 PM PT)

KING GLORIOUS STAKES – $100,000 2-Year-Old California-Breds – 1 Mile

THE ONE TO BEAT: Can’t Help Myself (#3) brings the highest rating for trainer J.W. Sadler. This one has been knocking on the door.

LIVE LONGSHOTS:

• Pavlovian (#6) – A. Ayuso training, D.F. O’Neill influence

• Fionello (#4) – K. Kimura’s charge with S.R. Knapp

• Smoovin Saturday (#2) – Intriguing name, solid connections

The Golden State babies get their moment to shine in this statebred showdown.

WOODBINE – Race 10 (5:39 PM ET)

STEADY GROWTH STAKES – $100,000 3YO & Up Statebreds – 8.5 Furlongs (Synthetic)

HEADLINERS:

• Paramount Prince (#8) – R. Munger/M.E. Casse combo

• Souped Up (#6) – R.M. Hernandez up for R.H. Sadler

• Awesome Bourbon (#2) – P. Moran riding, trained by A.R. Katryan

• Cruden Bay (#1) – F. Aebly gets the leg up

The Canadian-breds battle it out under the lights at Woodbine in this competitive affair.

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GULFSTREAM PARK

Race 9 (4:17 PM ET) – ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $57,000 Purse – 1 Mile Dirt

STRONG PLAY: Accelerize (#8) – I. Ortiz Jr. for Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher. This barn is firing on all cylinders and Irad is the leading rider at the meet.

BACKUP: Only in America (#6) – Also Pletcher-trained with T. Gaffalione aboard. Exacta anyone?

AQUEDUCT

Race 3 (1:40 PM ET) – ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $88,000 Purse – 9 Furlongs

THE PICK: Double Your Money (#6) – M. Gonzalez up for trainer B.J. Dunn. Name says it all!

VALUE PLAY: Dreamlike (#7) – K. Carmouche riding for L. Rice, brings solid recent form.

FAIR GROUNDS

Race 7 (3:45 PM CT) – ALLOWANCE $55,000+ Purse – 5.5 Furlongs Turf

TOP SELECTION: Lovely Emma (#11 – AE) – If she draws in, B. Curtis trains for P. Eurton

SOLID BACKUP: Party Pauline (#8) – M. Pedroza Jr. for C.A. Hartman, legit turf speed

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LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE

Race 6 (2:30 PM PT) – ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $47,000+ Purse – 6.5 Furlongs

THE SQUARE: Wishtheyallcouldbe (#5) – T.J. Pereira trains, H.O. Palma rides. California filly with the highest rating in the race, could be sitting on a big effort.

LAUREL PARK

Race 4 (1:32 PM ET) – CLAIMING $7,500 5.5 Furlongs Sprint

DOUBLE DIP:

• Vamos Viejo (#4) – C.E. Lopez up for P. Capuano

• It’s Sizzling Time (#1) – M.J. Sanchez riding for V. Smith

Both are well-placed in this competitive sprint.

🎯 EXOTIC PLAYS

OAKLAWN PARK LATE PICK 4 (Races 7-10)

Race 7: 4, 5, 12 (Bolt On the Rocks, Brooklynn Drew, Antique Silver) Race 8: 12, 11, 10, 8 (Empire Builder, Gewurztraminer, Strike Ridge, Alternate Reality) Race 9: 2, 8, 4, 5 (Victory Music, Debbie Doll, Runadhara, Carolyncaroline) Race 10: 12, 9, 6, 2 (You’ll Be Back, Kentucky Smokeshow, Gin’s Beach Road, Liuzza)

Total combinations: 3 x 4 x 4 x 4 = 192 ($0.50 wager = $96)

GULFSTREAM RAINBOW 6 (Races 4-9)

Banker: Race 9 – #8 Accelerize (Ortiz/Pletcher)

Spread in: Races 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

This is your shot at a carryover score. The Pletcher closer in the finale should get you home.

📊 TRACK CONDITIONS & INSIGHTS

AQUEDUCT: Big Apple winter racing, expect tight competition in the statebred races

GULFSTREAM: South Florida sunshine, quality turf racing on tap

FAIR GROUNDS: NOLA racing at its finest, watch for Louisiana-bred bonuses

OAKLAWN: Hot Springs heating up, stellar 2YO filly stakes

LOS ALAMITOS: California speed, synthetic surface favors early pace

LAUREL: Maryland circuit, competitive claiming ranks

WOODBINE: Canadian all-weather excellence under the lights

🎲 LONGSHOT SPECIAL

WOODBINE Race 12 (6:39 PM ET) Military Force (#14) – R.M. Hernandez for M. Drexler

At rock-bottom claiming level, this one shows the highest marks in the field. If you’re looking to cash a ticket at a price, this is your shot in the finale.

🏆 JOCKEY WATCH

Hot Riders Today:

• Irad Ortiz Jr. (Gulfstream) – Nation’s leading rider

• Luis Saez (Oaklawn) – Multiple mounts, hot streak

• Ramon Vazquez (Oaklawn) – Victory Music in the stakes

• Flavien Prat (Aqueduct) – Hall of Fame rider on NY circuit

• M.E. Casse horses (Woodbine) – Multiple runners, strong barn

💡 BETTING STRATEGIES

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Hit the early Pick 5s at Aqueduct (Races 1-5) and Gulfstream (Races 1-5) for your best value before favorites get hammered.

STAKES STRATEGY: Don’t over-bet the favorites in the stakes races – these are competitive fields with several first-time winners possible.

LATE VALUE: Woodbine’s evening card often provides overlay opportunities as the casual crowd fades.

🎬 RACES NOT TO MISS

1. Oaklawn Race 9 (4:20 PM CT) – Astral Spa Stakes

2. Gulfstream Race 9 (4:17 PM ET) – Pletcher 1-2 punch

3. Los Alamitos Race 10 (4:30 PM PT) – King Glorious Stakes

4. Woodbine Race 10 (5:39 PM ET) – Steady Growth Stakes

Remember: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Bet responsibly and within your limits. Good luck, and may the racing gods smile upon you this Sunday!

🍀 RIDE ‘EM HOME! 🍀

All times and information current as of December 13, 2025. Check track conditions and scratches before placing wagers.

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