Aqueduct Picks: Final Running of the Wood at Aqueduct (4/4/2026)

The racing action from Aqueduct on Saturday features the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Picks: Final Running of the Wood at Aqueduct (4/4/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $83k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 MUNNINGS EXPRESS (9-5): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 PAULA'S A STAR (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #3 INTENTIOUS (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 JUST MUSIC (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 6,2,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:09 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $86k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 POROSITY (7-5): Top pick. Carmouche and Rice team up on this one. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 AWESOME NATIVE (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 SACROSANCT (7-2): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 RESILIENCE (2-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 8-5

Exacta Box: 2,1,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:38 PM ET; Excelsior Stakes $150k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 YO DADDY (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
• #4 CLASSICIST (8-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 STOWAWAY (3-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #5 OVER AND OLLIE (12-1): Contender. Lopez and Dutrow team up on this one. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6/ 4,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Allowance $83k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 FACT (7-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 FORT NELSON (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #6 WAITLIST (10-1): Contender. Silvera puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 CHILLAX (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 8-5

Exacta: 2/ 3,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:44 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $79k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #1 SHE'S GRAND (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 FAST AND FRISKY (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 SWEETEST PRINCESS (4-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 VALTELLINA (2-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 1,5,4

Pick 3 (race 5-7):  #1,5,4 with #2 with #8,4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:16 PM ET; Carter Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #2 BOOK'EM DANNO (1-1): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 RATED BY MERIT (8-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown.
• #1 POINT DUME (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely in the mix early.
• #6 QUINT'S BREW (8-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2/ 5,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; Claiming $32k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 BLENHEIM BABY (5-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Rodriguez puts this one in with a chance.
• #4 CURRENT CLIMATE (4-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #7 ROGUE JUSTICE (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 MITOLE'S GIRL (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8/ 4,7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Starter Allowance $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 WILLINTORISKITALL (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 COCKTAILSNKRINGLE (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 ADVENTURIST (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 TURN AND COUNT (7-2): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 3-1

Exacta: 9/ 1,8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:53 PM ET; Allowance $83k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 PAIR OF SOCKS (4-1): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #2 INCENTIVE PAY (9-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown.
• #8 COOL ANDY (10-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #9 MARY'S LAD (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #3 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 3,2,8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Distaff Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 TAKETHEMONEYHONEY (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Fits well with this group.
• #7 IMMERSIVE (7-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Can run with these.
• #5 WITH THE ANGELS (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 HOLD YOUR BREATH (9-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 1,7,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:56 PM ET; Gazelle Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 TWO BITS (9-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 95 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Rodriguez and Green team up on this one.
• #6 PASHMINA (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 NYCON (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 PARADISE (5-2): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 4,6,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:34 PM ET; Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino $750k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #13 IRON HONOR (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
• #1 NAPOLEON SOLO (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Likely to get forward position.
• #12 BUETANE (8-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 COURTING (8-1): Contender. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 13 – 1 – 12 – 8

The Plays

Win: #13 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 13,1,12

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