Aqueduct Picks: Rescheduled Derby Prep Analysis (02/06/2026)

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

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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis

Aqueduct Picks: Rescheduled Derby Prep Analysis (02/06/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:45 AM ET; Allowance $83k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 MOE EIGHTY EIGHT (3-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
• #8 PRINCE VALIANT (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 MY MITOLE (8-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Franco puts this one in with a chance.
• #7 REYNOLDS CHANNEL (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 2 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-5

Exacta: 4 / 8,2,7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:14 PM ET; Interborough Stakes $135k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 LUCILLE BALL (4-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 HER LAUGH (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
• #6 OURDAYDREAMINGGIRL (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #4 STONEWALL STAR (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 4-5

Exacta Box: 3 / 5 / 6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:44 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 LEAN MUSIC MACHINE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #4 GYPSY DREAMING (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
• #9 NANTZ (6-1): Underneath. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 CELTIC PRINCE (8-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 4,9

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Toboggan Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 VICTORY WAY (7-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
• #7 MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
• #1 DOC SULLIVAN (5-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 OVER AND OLLIE (5-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 7 / 1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:44 PM ET; Starter Allowance $60k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 BLOWN COVER (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #4 REFUAH (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #2 INTERCEPTOR (3-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #5 CURVINO (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 4,2,5

Pick 3 (races 5-7): #1,4 with #4 with #6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Ladies Stakes $135k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #4 WEIGH THE RISKS (2-5): Best bet of the card. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 SCALABLE (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 BERNIETAKESCHARGE (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Silvera and Schettino team up on this one.
• #1 LOW COUNTRY MAGIC (15-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-5

Exacta: 4 / 3,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:44 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 MR. RIPPLE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #10 SKYLANDER (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
• #12 MYSTIC NIGHT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Gomez and Rodriguez team up on this one.
• #7 RUN HAPPY PAPPY (10-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 10 – 12 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 10,12

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:16 PM ET; Ruthless Stakes $135k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 TWO BITS (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #7 SHILLING (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 INTERSTATELOVESONG (3-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #3 OUR GOLDEN GATOR (6-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 5 / 7 / 2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $83k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #8 MAGICAL WAYS (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #2 NEON BORDEAUX (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #11 POWER SEEKER (20-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #13 PEEK (30-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 11 – 13

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-1

Exacta: 8 / 2,11

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Withers Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 FOURTH AND ONE (6-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Races that could beat these.
• #5 MAILATA (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Speed figures match this group well.
• #2 SCHOOLYARDSUPERMAN (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 OTTINHO (9-5): Major Player. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-1

Exacta Box: 7 / 5 / 2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 FACTORY SETTING (9-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #11 INTO HIJINKS (7-2): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 MY FIRST DINAH (15-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #3 MAJORSDREAMCOMETRU (8-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 11 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7 / 11,4

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