Aqueduct, Turfway Park & Oaklawn Park Picks: Expert Selections for February 20. 2026

Aqueduct Race 8

7 Romeo Void finally broke his Maiden in his 11th start while going gate-to-wire, winning by over 5-lengths with an 87 Bris number. Any repeat of that effort should get the job done today. Gelding steps up in class here but that speed figure earned last out just can’t be ignored. Win Contender 

3 Senegal makes his second start off the layoff for trainer Thomas Morely, who claimed this one for 30k. This son of Solomini won by an impressive 7-lengths over this main track. Morely hits at a nice 20% winners first off the claim. Win Contender

4 Toga Dan didn’t get the best of trips in his most recent start but still showed late interest down the stretch drive. A smoother trip and reuniting with Jockey Manny Franco, makes this Gelding a player here. Don’t Ignore 

Selections 7-3-4-6

Turfway Park Race 9 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes

8 Dame Laura has been no worse than 3rd in 4 career starts while sporting 2 trips to the winners circle, including a dominant over 5-length victory over this All-Weather surface here at Turfway, defeating Allowance/Optional 62.5N1 foes. Top Pick

11 Resist is a perfect 2-2 to start off her career here at Turfway. Gal was last seen mowing down a group of Allowance/Optional 62.5kN1 rivals. Filly was able to close into a slow early pace that day and still ran them down at the wire. IF we get 10-1, as the morning line indicates come post time, that would be a huge gift. LIVE LONGSHOT 

10 Map of the Moon is another in here who enters unbeaten. This Filly has reeled off 3 straight victories which includes back-to-back Stakes wins. All this Filly’s 3 wins have been while sprinting. She stretches out to a mile today for the first time for a very good trainer Kelsey Danner. Major Threat

Selections 8-11-10-4

Oaklawn Park Race 8 Downthedustyroad Breeders Stakes

8 Haulin Ice sports a huge class edge versus her competition here. Gal is a multiple Graded Stakes winner and sports a fine resume here at Oaklawn, winning 6 of 8 with 2 placing. She should win for fun today. TOP PICK

2 Hush It Honey hasn’t seen race day in over 3 months, but this Mare’s work tab has been dotted by bullets. She only ran 2 times in 2025 but both were impressive victories. If anyone in here could upset the aforementioned,  it would be this Randy Morse trainee. Win Contender 

5 Caliente Star makes her first start in the Ron Moquett barn, who hits near 20% winners with newbies to his barn. Use Underneath 

Selections 8-2-5-3

STOGIE PLAYS FOR TODAY 

Turfway Park Race 9

$10WP #8 Dame Laura

$2 Exacta Box 8-10-11

$1 Trifecta Box 8-10-11=$44

Oaklawn Park Race 8

$40 Win #8 Haulin Ice

$10 Cold Exacta 8-2 = $50

TODAY’S BANKROLL $94