Stogies Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 13, 2024
Aqueduct Race 7
- 2 Catchphrase showed some quick early foot in debut here in the slop. Filly reeled off some serious early fractions that day and still managed to finish third by just under a length. She should relish the cut-back to 6 furlongs today. Win Contender
- 5 Splashy goes turf to dirt for trainer Linda Rice. Rice hits at a respectable 23% winners off that angle. Filly sports the best late pace numbers of this group and if a speed duel ensues upfront, this gal could run them all down late. Win Contender
- 7 Calling an Audible chased a quick pace last out and tired badly. Fill y likely changes tactics today and lays just off the pacesetters. She’s training well and could surprise in here at a price. Live Longshot
Selections 2-5-7-3
Aqueduct Race 9
- 5 Caldwell Luvs Gold goes turf to dirt and cuts back in distance today for trainer Brad Cox. Filly ran a solid third on the grass two races back in a Grade 3 here at the Big A. There’s no world beaters in this field and should be able to handle this group. Top Pick
- 1A All Class was a recent claim and now runs for the Linda Rice barn. Rice hits at 24% winners first off the claim. Filly sports the best speed figures of this field. Win Contender
- 4 Awesome Czech tries the dirt for only the second time in her career. Filly has 2 placings on the main track and has been training well on the dirt in her morning works. Major Threat
Selections 5-1A-4-7
Oaklawn Park Race 7
- 3 Instant Replay has shown steady improvement in three straight races. Colt’s most recent start was a Maiden breaking, near 9-length victory while routing for the first time. Any repeat of that effort should get the job done today. Win Contender
- 2 Sandman has a class edge versus these. This son of Tapit was last seen finishing third in the Grade 3 Steet Sense Stakes. Colt has been training forwardly since. Win Contender
- 4 Calling Card absolutely freaked when trying the dirt for the first time, winning by an incredible 17 lengths while breaking his maiden down in South Florida. Hard to leave this guy off your tickets. Win Contender