Oaklawn, Gulfstream & Fair Grounds Picks: Year’s End, Abundantia, Mr. Prospector & Pago Hop Stakes – 12/27/25

Oaklawn Park Race 8 Year’s End Stakes

2 Copper Wind pressed a very quick pace on debut at the Fair Grounds and finished strong to win by nearly 2-lengths. Filly appears to be the controlling speed in a race that lacks want-the-lead types. I believe this daughter of Gun Runner will relish this mile distance and possibly take this group gate-to-wire today. Win Contender

8 Counting Stars looked mighty impressive last out when taking a restricted Stakes over this oval at 6-furlongs, clocking in with a 87 bris speed figure. This gals trainer has started this meet red hot. Win Contender

5 Paving is unbeaten in her first 2 starts at multiple venues. She looks to move forward today as she makes her second start off the layoff. Major Threat

7 Newton Pike came from the clouds to win on debut at the Big A. If the pace heats up early, this closer might have something to say at the wire. Live Longshot

Selections 2-8-5-7

Gulfstream Park Race 9 Abundantia Stakes 

5 Haulin Ice has a distinct class edge versus the competition in here but has never raced on the blades. Filly has shown an incredible early turn of foot on the dirt and if she takes to the green, it will be lights out for her rivals. I believe she’s up to the task. Top Pick

3 Flamingo Way exits from a sharp nearly 3-length win at this distance on the turf here at Gulfstream. Any repeat of that performance puts this Filly in the mix. Win Contender

6 Love Appeals is hard trying Mare who rarely runs a bad race. Gal gets an upgrade in the jockey department to Tyler Gaffalione today. Major Player

Selections 5-3-6-8

Gulfstream Park Race 10 Mr Prospector Stakes

2 Knightsbridge is the clear cut favorite now that White Abbario has been scratched. This lightly raced Nyquist Colt is just simply faster than anyone in this race. Top Pick

6 Hold My Bourbon offers the best value to put under the aforementioned. This summer at the Spa this Roan won at this distance with a 101 Bris dirt speed figure. If he can run back to that performance, he could make some noise in here at a price. His recent work tab has been dotted with bullets. Live Longshot 

7 Playmea Tune is classy Woodbine shipper who does most of his running on All-weather surfaces. Gelding could be a player here if he takes to the surface switch. Dont Ignore

Selections 2-6-7-8

Fair Grounds Race 9 Pago Hop Stakes

1 Sea To Sky offers the best value in this evenly matched race. Filly was last seen finishing a better than it looked 6th in the G2 Mrs Revere Stakes on the Turf at Churchill. Filly was off a step slow that day,prematurely rushed up early in the race and had nothing left for the stretch drive. Trainer Cherie DeVaux will have this gal ready to fire today. Win Contender 

9 Bracelot has run 2 very good races since switching surfaces to the Turf, an Allowance score at Keeneland then a respectable 4th in the G2 Mrs Revere a month ago. Win Contender

7 Caviar Breakfast has shown some nice late turn of foot in last 2 races despite chasing pedestrian paces upfront. Filly just might get an ideal pace scenario today to set up her late kick. Don’t Ignore

Selections 1-9-7-6

Suggested Wagers On Todays Races

Oaklawn Park Race 8

$10 WPS #2 Cooper Wind- $30

Gulfstream Park Race 9

$5 WPS #5 Haulin Ice

$1 Tri Key 5/3,6,8- $33

Gulfstream Park Race 10

$20 Win #2 Knightsbridge 

$1 Trifecta Box 2,6,7- $26

Fair Grounds Race 9

$5 WPS #1 Sea To Sky

.50cent Trifecta Box 1,6,7,9 – $27

• Today’s total bankroll $116