Aqueduct & Gulfstream Picks Today – 12/26/25: Race 8–9 Analysis and Selections

Aqueduct Race 8 

2 All Class gets the tepid nod in this evenly matched race. Mare exits a Grade 2 where she was overmatced. If this gal can run back to her form 2 races back, where she finished a strong second to R Disaster, she’ll have an excellent chance to get her Pic taken today. She does her best running on an off track which is the likely scenario today. Win Contender

4 Mega Mil is another in here who digs a sloppy surface. She was last seen pressing the pace at Parx in a local Stakes then succumbing late in the stretch drive to finish second beaten by 2-lengths. Win Contender 

6 Reliable Lady is a first time starter who has looked sharp in her morning works. Don’t Ignore

Selections 2-4-6-3

Aqueduct Race 9 Alex Robb Stakes

4 Doc Sullivan has been a solid performer in these NY Bred Stakes races. Colt was just a neck away from winning his last 3 races when taking on NY Breds. This John Ortiz trained son of Solomini has won 4 of 7 races on an off-track which he probably gets today. Top Pick

1 The Wine Steward hasn’t been able to compete lately versus open-company but when he takes on NY Breds, he runs competitively. He fits well here. Win Contender

2 Bank Frenzy has been a solid performer here at the Big A, with 7 of his 10 lifetime wins coming right here at Aqueduct. Major Threat

Selections 4-1-2-7

Gulfstream Park Race 8

8 Multiverse ships in via Churchill after finishing second in a  Allowance race at 7 and a half furlongs. Gelding now gets back to Gulfstream where he broke his Maiden by a impressive 4 and a half lengths. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione is in the irons today. Win Contender 

6 Trouble Time has just 2 races on his resume, a sharp Maiden score on the dirt here at Gulfstream and disappointing 7th place finish when trying winners and the blades for the first time. I feel this Gelding has good shot at a price as he gets back on his preferred surface today. Win Contender

5 Back Em Up must be considered after a resounding length victory versus Allowance/Optional 40k foes. My only concern is a bounce off such a strong effort. Use Underneath 

Selections 8-6-5-3

Gulfstream Park Race 9 Rampart Stakes

9 Sterling Silver entersa new barn after a 2- length win in the Iroquois Stakes for NY Breds upat the Big A. Mare has been a solid performer throughout her career and offers the best value in this evenly competitive race. Win Contender 

1 Dazzling Move has been facing much tougher in G1 and G2 competition. He fits well here with the drop in class and is a 3-time winner in 5 starts at this distance. Win Contender 

7 One Magic Philly has been a model of consistency in her 11 career starts, winning 4 races with 3 placing and third. Dont Ignore

Selections 9-1-7-6