Aqueduct Picks: Woodhaven Stakes Analysis (4/25/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Aqueduct Picks: Woodhaven Stakes Analysis (4/25/2026)

Aqueduct Picks: Woodhaven Stakes Analysis (4/25/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 WHITE SMOKE RISING (8-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #1 COMPLEX CHARLIE (6-1): Major Player. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #6 SEA STRIKE (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #5 GORDY (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 9-5

Exacta Box: 2,1,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:38 PM ET; Allowance $83k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 NEON BORDEAUX (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
  • #3 ALAN TURING (5-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #6 BRAZENLY (5-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #4 VASSIMO (9-5): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 2,3,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:09 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 PRETTY BOY MIAH (7-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
  • #5 BOLD LOVE (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #2 JUST ASAP (6-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #3 BALA DE PLATA (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 8-5

Exacta: 7/ 5,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Woodhaven Stakes $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 LONGSHOREMAN (5-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 TEDDY'S ROCKET (8-5): Major Player. Comes home strong. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #7 BLINGING IT BACK (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #8 GROWTH EQUITY (3-5): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 7 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 6,3,7

Pick 3 (races 4-6): #6,3,7 with #1 with #9,1,3,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:13 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #1 GRAYWING (7-5): Best bet of the card. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Dutrow. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #3 BREW PUB (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
  • #8 GLINT (10-1): Fringe Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #9 SIN NOMBRE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1/ 3,9

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:46 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #9 DREAMLIKE (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #1 BRAMITO (7-2): Major Player. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #3 LONESOME ROAD (5-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #5 CONTRARY THINKING (6-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #9 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 9,1,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:22 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #13 SACROSANCT (5-2): Top pick. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #4 FINAL VERDICT (6-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #8 BURHAN (4-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
  • #3 JOHN THE BEER MAN (2-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 13 – 4 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #13 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 13,4,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Allowance $77k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #8 JUST FOR LUCK (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #5 ANNEXPERIENCE (5-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 WILLPOWERED (3-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #7 CARC BROTHERS (7-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 2 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 8,5,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:28 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $79k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #6 SHERIFF BIANCO (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #2 TRUST FUND (5-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 BEARY FUNNY (6-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. May be able find the right setup.
  • #5 THREE B'S (4-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Lezcano and Rice. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta: 6/ 2,1,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:02 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $52k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

  • #3 FRAUDSTER (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #6 BASHFUL BABY (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #13 COME ON GET HAPPY (5-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #4 LAYLANI LOU (5-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 13 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 3,6,13

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Chris Adams

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