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DRF handicappers share their plays for the day, including best bets, for racing at Aqueduct, Gulfstream, Woodbine, Oaklawn, and Los Alamitos Race Course.

Post Time: 1:10 ET
Track: Aqueduct (3rd Race)
Horse: FIGHTFORALLEGIANCE (#5, 5-1)

FIGHTFORALLEGIANCE is a DRF Best Bet (Mike beer). | Get DRF Past Performances

STEALIN’TIME has maintained solid form since returning from a sabbatical in late August and could clear the non-three condition in her second try off the BS claim.Flores was up for her third at this level most recently in a slow-paced sprint. – Ron Gierkink | Get Past Performances for this race

Post Time: 2:55 ET
Track: Oaklawn (3rd Race)
Horse: TEJON PASS (#8, 5-1)

This is a competitive group. The Grade 3-placed TEJON PASS shortens up some in distance and the move would seem to suit runner who brings excellent speed to the table.On a pedigree point,he’s from a multiple Grade 2-winning mare who ran out $715K. – Mary Rampellini | get Past performances for this race

Woodbine 7th Race: SHERIF ALI a Strong Contender

Post Time: 4:03 ET
Track: Woodbine (7th Race)
Horse: SHERIF ALI (#5, 8-1)

SHERIF ALI didn’t have much pace to close into most recently before salvaging fourth, his fifth straight competitive race against starter/optional-claiming stock. He’s an adequate fit in this N1X/optional claimer Beyer-wise and could benefit from the stretch-out to 1 1/4 miles.

UNCLECHARLIESGIFT, a $120K earner in 2025, won a pair of races during the 2025 meet in game fashion. He received a tepid nod after his best performance and was a bit overmatched last time in New York.

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– Mike Welsch & Ron Gierkink