Aqueduct Picks: Queens County Stakes (12/27/2025)

The racing action from Aqueduct on Saturday features the Queens County Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Picks: Queens County Stakes (12/27/2025)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:20 AM ET; Maiden Claiming $43k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 MARAJOLINE (3-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #1 ALMA'S LAW (8-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 ASKING (2-1): Contender. Civaci and Mott team up on this one. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #4 DOPPIO ESPRESSO (5-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Prat puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-2

Exacta: 2 / 1,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:48 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $92k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 BOLD JOURNEY (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Franco and Mott team up on this one.
• #3 OVER AND OLLIE (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Prat puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 ACOUSTIC AVE (6-5): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 WINDSOR GOLD (6-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:17 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $70k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 SPARKLING MAMA (3-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #2 CATHEDRAL AISLE (5-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #7 LIAM'S DIVA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Rodriguez and Clement team up on this one.
• #8 HONOR THE NUMBERS (8-1): Underneath. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 7 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta: 5 / 2,7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Claiming $38k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 MINISTERIAL (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #9 SHARP SPARK (7-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 SKYLANDER (4-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 AZTEC (9-2): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta: 1 / 9,5,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:13 PM ET; Claiming $55k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 GEOPOLITICS (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Carmouche and Mott team up on this one.
• #4 ELEGANT (7-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 BIG AIR (6-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #8 HOWLING WIND (12-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 7 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 1 / 4 / 7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 WHO'S THE KING (7-2): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs.
• #3 AIRBORNE ELITE (8-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #9 GOLDEN PLATE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #2 LOU (10-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta: 4 / 3,9

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 SARATOGA PARTY (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 CARA FIORE (5-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 THREE SIXTY (6-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 CONTRARY MARY (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 5 / 4 / 3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Queens County Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 FULL SCREEN (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 COOKE CREEK (4-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #5 FILM STAR (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. The 100 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #3 BOURBON DAY (7-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Lezcano and Rice team up on this one.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 6,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #4 SHERIFF BIANCO (9-2): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 LOOMS BOLDLY (8-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 MOE EIGHTY EIGHT (1-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Ortiz.
• #3 BEARY FUNNY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 9-2

Exacta: 4 / 7,8

Pick 3 (races 9-11): #4 with #2,3,1,12 with #9,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 3:38 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $90k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #2 EMIRATES ROAD (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 BE YOU (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 DR. KRAFT (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
• #12 SHADOW DRAGON (15-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 12

The Plays

Win: #2 at 9-1

Trifecta: 2 / 3,1 / 3,1,12

Aqueduct Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Claiming $31k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 LAST MAN STANDING (5-2): Top pick. Odds suggest this one is ready to fire on debut. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 DETAIL ORIENTED (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #11 ZAKAT (15-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Could wear these ones down late.
• #12 THE BOONDOCKER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 11 – 12

The Plays

Win: #9 at 3-1

Exacta: 9 / 5,11

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