Check out my Friday (12-19-25) Oaklawn Park Race 9 analysis below.
Scratches (race 9):
#4 U Devil You
Updated Tickets After Scratches:
OP 9 (Silks Overnight, 3yo, 6f dirt) – Post Time 5:20 PM ET
Primary – #3 KALAHARI DREAMS
Secondary – #5 Sharp Swinger, #6 Amorosa, #2 Divine Justice
Horse Comments:
#3 Kalahari Dreams (5-2) set a pressured pace and won by 2+ lengths in an entry level allowance sprint at SAR in August, and he landed the place as the beaten favorite in his last pair. He completed the exacta in all four starts at this distance. The early-pressing gelding earned improved pace ratings in his last three starts and he reconnects with his winning rider Luis Saez.
#5 Sharp Swinger (8-1) is 2-for-2 at OP and 3-for-3 at 6f. He earned an improved number in a $50k claiming win at this distance at CD Nov. 30. The sharp class riser might be this good.
#6 Amorosa (4-1) was out of the trifecta for the first time when finishing 6th of 9 in the Zia Park Derby Nov. 25. Chris Hartman is a profitable 22% with new additions to his barn and the Iowa-bred colt turns back and is 2-for-3 with a show finish at this distance.
#2 Divine Justice (5-1) was the favorite in both MSW starts. He was a distant second behind romping winner Semper Primus in his bow and that one returned to finish last of 5 in the Harrods Creek. This one pressed and scored by a nose at KEE second time out Oct. 3. The Justify colt sold for $200k at the Keeneland November Sale and Greg Compton is his new trainer. Ramon Vazquez takes the call and he should be forwardly placed.
Wagers:
#3 to win
Trifecta key 3/2-5-6
Trifecta 2-5-6/3/2-5-6
December 2025 Bettor Bet$ Free Pick Winners
Dec. 1 – My Cairo Kid/Seahorse Stampede Quinella ($16.00)
Dec. 3 – Portfolio Duration/Pop Art Exacta ($8.20)
Dec. 5 – Tina Turner/Clubhouse Bride/Brookys Girl Trifecta ($17.00)
Dec. 8 – Yes He Can/Immelmann Exacta ($26.00)
Dec. 10 – Leading Role ($9.64)
Dec. 11 – Cooey/Volatiled Exacta ($7.40)
Dec. 14 – Lovin’ On the Run ($4.60)
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