Oaklawn Park Picks: Poinsettia Stakes (12/21/2025)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sun Dec 21, 2025, 7:00 am ET

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The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Sunday features the Poinsettia Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!

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Oaklawn Park Picks: Poinsettia Stakes (12/21/2025)

Oaklawn Park Picks: Poinsettia Stakes (12/21/2025)

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #5 SUMMER SHOES (5-2): Prime Win Player. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 THE GIRL IN RED (9-2): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Cabrera and Calhoun. Running well of late.
  • #6 NGALA (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #4 WILDWOOD QUEEN (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5/3,6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM CT; Starter Optional Claiming $44k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 CERVARO DELLA SALA (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
  • #7 WINDY WALK (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #6 OUR LIBERTY BELLE (2-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Arrieta puts this one in with a chance.
  • #1 MIRANDA'S ROCKY (10-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2/7,6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:25 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #4 TAPWRITS TEMPER (7-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Arrieta and Potts team up on this one.
  • #9 MAMOOT (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #2 SPRINGTOWN (9-2): Major Player. May be able find the right setup.
  • #8 NACHO BAR (15-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-2

Trifecta: 4/9,2/2,8,9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:55 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #2 J J'S JOKER (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #6 BORN FLAWLESS (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #7 RABBIT HOUND (7-2): Major Player. The 86 speed rating is among the best in the field. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #11 GOLDEN HORNET (8-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Elliott and Garcia team up on this one.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 11

The Plays

Win: #2 at 8-1

Trifecta: 2/6,7/6,7,11

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:24 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $44k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #2 SECRET LEGEND (3-1): Top pick. Harr puts this one in with a chance. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #10 DAWN AT NORMANDY (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 GUN FIRE (5-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
  • #8 POPPA ECHO (9-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Esquivel puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Trifecta: 2/10,6/6,8,10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:53 PM CT; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 STAGE LEFT (4-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #4 I GOT NO MUNNY (7-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #9 SIR STERLING (9-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Has been running well enough recently.
  • #8 HOLIDAY HOUSE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Trifecta: 1/4,9/4,8,9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:22 PM CT; Claiming $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #1 ROWDY RIOT (3-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
  • #8 THUNDERHAWK (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #7 RIPPED (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
  • #9 CAMP EVANS (7-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 7 – 9

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1/8,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:52 PM CT; Poinsettia Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 HILLERITO (6-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 101 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
  • #4 BENEDETTA (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #6 JERSEY PEARL (7-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #1 TAPIT QUICK (4-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2/4,6

Pick 3 (races 8-10): #2,4 with #5 with #11,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:20 PM CT; Allowance $115k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #5 L. A. WOMAN (3-1): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #3 LOW KEY (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late.
  • #4 MISS AUTHENTIC (12-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #7 BANG BANG FURY (20-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 1-1

Exacta: 5/3,4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:47 PM CT; Allowance $115k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #11 CRIMSONITE (10-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #7 LOBBY RENDEZVOUS (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #10 KERRY'S KISS (10-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #2 MYSIDEHUSTLE (15-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 7 – 10 – 2

The Plays

Win: #11 at 5-1

Trifecta: 11/7,10/2,7,10

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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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