As frost lingers across the track, the meeting at Aqueduct Racetrack, begins on a cold December morning, with horses being exercised, jockeys preparing, and grooms tending to tack and equipment. The eight-race card, running from 12:40 pm to 4:04 pm, opens with tactical contests that provide early clues for the day before building toward races that promise pace, power, and standout performances, making it a winter card that could hold a few surprises.
The crown races, expected to lift the afternoon at decisive moments, start with Race 1 at 12:40 pm, a seven-furlong Allowance Optional Claiming for fillies and mares aged three and up, worth $90,000. This opening race gives experienced mares a chance to show authority, while younger fillies push to make their mark. Contenders include CURLIN’S GIRL, MALU, MAGGIE GO (ARG), CUPID’S HEART, and POINTS IS POINTS.
Race 3 at 1:38 pm, a six-furlong Allowance Optional Claiming also worth $90,000, is likely to ignite the mid-afternoon, highlighting sprinters such as VETTRIANO, VICTORY WAY, THE GOLDEN GORILLA, LOCKE AND KEY, SHERIFF BIANCO, and TOXIC GRAY. Later, Race 7 at 3:35 pm, restricted to New York-foaled two-year-olds over seven furlongs and worth $81,000, promises to spotlight emerging talent, bold rides, and young runners testing themselves under pressure, with key entries including TIME TO ROLL, TOP PLAYER, GAMING WIZARD, CRISTOBAL, WAMO, PANTHERIAN, and LAWYER MASON.
The remaining races thread through the afternoon, shaping a diverse program. Race 2 at 1:09 pm, a 6½-furlong contest worth $45,000 for fillies and mares aged three and up, tests speed, readiness, and winter fitness. Race 4 at 2:08 pm, a one-mile event for two-year-old New York-bred maidens carrying $38,000, will challenge rhythm, patience, and finishing ability.
Race 5 at 2:37 pm, a six-furlong claiming sprint for fillies and mares three and up worth $28,000, demands clean breaks, quick settlement, and steady form. Race 6 at 3:06 pm, a starter allowance over 1⅛ miles for older, seasoned runners carrying $65,000, requires measured control and durability. Finally, Race 8 at 4:04 pm, a one-mile claiming contest worth $55,000, offers horses seeking a second career win the chance to produce late surges and small breakthroughs.
Nothing about this program leans on a single headline; instead, the Aqueduct Racecards 11 December is composed of small, meaningful chapters framed by ambition, afternoon warmth, and winter resilience. Horses arrive with plans, trainers measure every second, and a few unexpected turns may shape the day. Though the gates have yet to swing, the moments are already building.
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