Stogies Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 27, 2024

Today, Stogie breaks down horse races from Tampa Bay Downs, Aqueduct and Santa Anita! Let’s grab some winners today and cash some tickets!

Tampa Bay Downs Race 7

4 Spy Novel enters here off back-to-back victories on the All-Weather surface at Presque Isles. This gelding has been off for 3 months but the work tab looks sharp. He steps up the class ladder but has run well on the turf versus tougher in the past. He should be a player versus this group. Win Contender
1 Ninja Star was a powerful winner last out over this turf course here at Tampa. The 3-year-old sports a solid record on the lawn here, winning 2 of 5 starts with no off-the-board finishes. He defeated better in his most recent start and is a deserving morning line favorite. Win Contender
7 Yes This Time came up empty versus much tougher animals at Gulfstream Park while running on the synthetic surface. This son of Not This Time gets back on the weeds today, where he’s won 6 of his 7 lifetime starts. Major Threat

Aqueduct Race 8 Bay Ridge Stakes

11 Sterling Silver has been facing much tougher company than he sees today and shows the highest dirt speed figures of the competition. This Billy Mott trainee might win for fun in this one-turn mile. Top Pick
8 Cruise to Catalina is a lightly raced Filly who has won 3 of 4 Career starts with a placing. Gal moves up in class off an easy victory last out. She’s training well an appears to be sitting on a big effort. Win Contender
6 Silver Skillet cuts back in distance and gets back on the main track after facing tougher on the turf in her last 4 starts. Filly has run well on the dirt here at the Big A. Major Threat

7 Hang the Moon showed little in the Grade 1 Breeders Cup F&M Turf back in early November, finishing a disappointing 12th. This Multiple Grade 2 winner has been firing bullets in the morning for trainer Phil D’Amato. Gal should rebound nicely versus this group. Top Pick
6 Moufy is another in here who sports a class edge versus the competition. The Mare was last seen finishing a troubled 7th beaten by just under 3 lengths. A cleaner trip today could put this one right there at the wire. Win Contender
4 Rashmi has improved her turf speed figures in each of her last three starts. She’ll need a Career best to beat the top two. She’s a 3-year-old taking on elders. Use Underneath