Aqueduct Picks: Notebook Stakes (11/14/2025)

Published: Fri Nov 14, 2025, 7:00 am ET

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

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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis

Aqueduct Picks: Notebook Stakes (11/14/2025)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#6 ECHO IN ETERNITY (6-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Should be able to work out a trip.
#2 MAMBAGIGI (7-2): Major Player. Franco puts this one in with a chance.
#3 SPRING MAGIC (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely in the mix early.
#5 BOOK OF WISDOM (8-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Rivera and Rodriguez team up on this one.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Trifecta: 6/2,3/2,3,5

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #6,2,3 with #7,6 with #4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#7 GOLDEN PLATE (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid.
#6 SOCIAL HOUR (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Seems to be up against the right competition.
#1 CAPT JAX PARROW (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#2 AERO STAR (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7/6,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#4 MERICA'S BACK (7-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#6 GUILTY (7-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#7 POPPY'S TICKET (6-1): Contender. Santana and Englehart team up on this one. Previous success in similar race types.
#3 COUNTER MOVE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4/6,7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#12 FIGHTFORALLEGIANCE (9-5): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly.
#5 GYPSY ART (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#8 CHASING FREEDOM (5-2): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
#6 BOD BEACH (12-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 12 – 5 – 8 – 6

The Plays

Win: #12 at 9-5

Trifecta: 12/5,8/5,6,8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Notebook Stakes $125k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#1 SPIRIT OF NEW YORK (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
#9 FUNNY FACTOR (12-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#5 CAROLINE ST. BEAT (5-2): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
#8 LAWYER MASON (8-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1/9,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:39 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

#9 HURRICANE KAZ (6-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Race may setup for this runner.
#11 RUMBLYOUNGMANRUMBL (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
#2 RED FERN (12-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
#8 KID RICH (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 11 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 6-1

Exacta Box: 9,11,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Claiming $33k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#9 HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPS (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#3 TARPAULIN (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
#7 DADS GOOD RUNNER (5-1): Contender. Martinez puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
#5 BRAVE BUCK (5-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Top connections on the circuit with Carmouche and Rice.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #9 at 6-1

Exacta Box: 9,3,7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#7 AMERICAN GRANT (5-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
#9 VINTAGE VINO (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
#10 BLOWN COVER (10-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Barn has been sending out runners.
#11 JUST FOR LUCK (6-1): Major Player. Prat and Dutrow team up on this one. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 10 – 11

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Trifecta: 7/9,10/9,10,11

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:09 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#9 MUSIC IN MOTION (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#10 MY MUNNY TALKS (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#14 WAMO (2-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
#4 TWENTY ONE RED (5-2): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 14 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 9-2

Exacta: 9/10,14

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