Aqueduct Picks: New York Stallion Series (4/11/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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Aqueduct Picks

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The racing action from Aqueduct on Saturday features the New York Stallion Cupecoy's Joy Division Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Picks: New York Stallion Series (4/11/2026)

Aqueduct Picks: New York Stallion Series (4/11/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $52k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

  • #5 CASTLE CHAOS (1-1): Top pick. Santana and Falcone team up on this one.
  • #1 GOOD LORD (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 CARAMEL CHIP (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #2 ASLEEP AT EIGHT (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5/ 1,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:39 PM ET; Claiming $28.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 ENDURING SPIRIT (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #5 FOCUSYN (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #2 PANAGIOTIS (7-2): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 CAMM' DUKE (4-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6/ 5,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 MAGNI (6-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #5 TAPWRITS TEMPER (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #4 MAJESTIC ARC (4-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #3 DAT DARES RIGHT (8-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta Box: 2,5,4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $44k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 RESTLESS RENEGADE (9-5): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #1 CHESS MATCH (7-5): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 CROWBAR ARTIST (6-1): Underneath. Civaci and Dutrow team up on this one.
  • #5 RUBY'S TROUBLE (12-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6/ 1,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:17 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #5 GRAYWING (2-1): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Dutrow. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #1 NABOKOV (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 TIMAEUS (8-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
  • #4 GLINT (12-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 5,1,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:49 PM ET; Mind Your Biscuits Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

  • #5 SCULCOS FOLLY (1-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #4 ILLMATIC (7-5): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #1 SUNDAY BOY (9-2): Underneath. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #2 HURRICANE KAZ (10-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5/ 4,1

Pick 3 (races 6-8): #5 with #5 with #3,4,8,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; New York Stallion Cupecoy's Joy Division Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #5 HOT CURRENCY (1-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #3 GREEK GODDESS (5-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #8 IRISH FORTUNE (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #4 POWER OF WOMEN (8-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 1-1

Exacta: 5/ 3,8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Claiming $27.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 CHOCOLATECHOCOLATE (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
  • #4 TAKE ME TO LONDYN (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #1 CATHEDRAL AISLE (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #8 ITWILLBEFUN (9-2): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 3,4,1

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