Aqueduct Picks: Interborough Stakes (01/24/2026)

Published: Sat Jan 24, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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The racing action from Aqueduct on Saturday features the Interborough Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Picks: Interborough Stakes (01/24/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#3 SPIRIT DRAGON (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
#2 ANALOG JONES (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
#6 COCKTAILSNKRINGLE (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
#4 EXPLORATION (7-2): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3 / 2,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#5 ARMY PROUD (9-5): Best bet of the card. Solid breeding for this spot. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#4 SEEKER'S HOPE (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
#6 SPORTS HERO (5-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
#1 INONIT (12-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 9-5

Exacta: 5 / 4,6

Pick 3 (races 2-4): #5 with #6,7,5 with #5,8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#6 PRIDE OF THE UNION (8-5): Top pick. Silvera and Abreu team up on this one. Strong early pace figs.
#7 WHERE'S YOUR BOOM (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
#5 BOOTSY'S A RASCAL (8-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
#4 CLASSIC COMMANDER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 9-5

Exacta: 6 / 7,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#5 DOT'S DOLLAR (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
#8 EMERALD FOREST (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Rivera puts this one in with a chance.
#6 MY MAN MATTY (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
#10 D'ONT LOSE CRUZ (6-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 6 – 10

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta: 5 / 8,6,10

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

#3 LEAN MUSIC MACHINE (3-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
#1 GYPSY DREAMING (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
#10 NANTZ (8-1): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
#5 PANDEMIC HERO (8-1): Underneath. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 10 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta: 3 / 1,10

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Interborough Stakes $135k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#7 SCALABLE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#2 LUCILLE BALL (6-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
#8 STONEWALL STAR (5-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
#3 JUST KATHERINE (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-2

Exacta: 7 / 2,8,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Starter Allowance $60k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#8 CURVINO (6-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#1 SERGEANT CAPPS (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#5 PLAYA DEL MAR (10-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
#7 DID IT DIALED (8-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-1

Exacta Box: 8 / 1 / 5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $83k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#13 MAGICAL WAYS (12-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 100 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#12 REFUAH (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
#3 TOGA D'ORO (12-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
#4 NEON BORDEAUX (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 13 – 12 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #13 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 13 / 12 / 3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

#4 MR. RIPPLE (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Rodriguez puts this one in with a chance.
#13 SKYLANDER (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
#10 HE'S GOT THIS (8-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Civaci puts this one in with a chance.
#8 RUN HAPPY PAPPY (10-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 13 – 10 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 4 / 13 / 10

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