Aqueduct Picks: Alex M. Robb Stakes (12/26/2025)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Fri Dec 26, 2025, 8:55 am ET

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The racing action from the soon to close, Aqueduct on Friday features the Alex M. Robb Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis

Aqueduct Picks: Alex M. Robb Stakes (12/26/2025)

Aqueduct Picks: Alex M. Robb Stakes (12/26/2025)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:40 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #5 PULLING THREADS (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #1 INTERSTATELOVESONG (6-5): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #3 CAROLANNIE (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #6 SOME RIDE (7-2): Contender. Rivera and Dutrow team up on this one.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 1,3,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #8 MARGARITA MOLLY (8-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #1 BERNINA EXPRESS (7-2): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #2 CREDIT RISK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #4 MAMA ROCK ME (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-5

Exacta: 8 / 1,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $88k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 DOUBLE YOUR MONEY (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #6 BRAMITO (9-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #3 DREAMLIKE (7-2): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #8 WAITLIST (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 1 / 6 / 3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $35k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 BECK'S DREAMER (2-1): Prime Win Player. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #6 SEQUENTIAL (7-5): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Can run with these.
  • #2 DR. INSEL (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 THORSNESS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Santana puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1 / 6,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #3 KADENA (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Lezcano and Rice team up on this one. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #4 SASSY PRINCESS (3-1): Major Player. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #9 MELLE MEL (5-2): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 SAILAWAY (6-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 9 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-1

Exacta: 3 / 4,9,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #7 BASEBALL LADY (5-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Rodriguez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #5 MAKEALITTLELOVE (2-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 SPICEY TICEY (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #3 SASSY SATS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7 / 5,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Allowance $81k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 EARLY ON (9-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Civaci and Joseph team up on this one.
  • #9 CAPITAL GAL (8-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #1 GRACE AND GRIT (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
  • #4 OFF SCRIPT (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Franco and Green team up on this one.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3 / 9,1,4

Pick 3 (races 7-9): #3 with #2,8 with #4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #2 ALL CLASS (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #8 TOP GUN GIRL (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #4 MEGA MIL (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #3 GOODNIGHTNGODBLESS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 8,4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Alex M. Robb Stakes $125k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #4 DOC SULLIVAN (8-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 THE WINE STEWARD (2-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #2 BANK FRENZY (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #5 QUICK TO ACCUSE (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 8-5

Exacta Box: 4 / 1 / 2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

  • #1 GYPSY DREAMING (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #3 LOUGH CURRANE (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #2 DAW SAMAA (15-1): Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot. May be able find the right setup.
  • #4 SPORTS HERO (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta: 1 / 3,2

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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