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Aqueduct Saturday New York Kentucky Derby Trail Heats Up
Written by: Chris Adams
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The Withers Stakes will be run on Saturday at Aqueduct. The race will offer Kentucky Derby to the winner. The New York path ahs struggled in recent vintage to produce Derby winners.
Aqueduct- Race 1
Post: 12:20 PM ET; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9
- #5 NAUGHTY NAN (9-2) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
- #2 QUEENS OVER THREES (8-1) should be a part of the early pace in this spot.
- #6 MONROE (6-5) debuts here but seems quite fancied by one of the top morning line makers in the country. This one may have a lot of backside buzz.
- #7 MY ANGEL (8-1) will look to take a step forward off the debut effort.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 7
Aqueduct- Race 2
Post: 12:47 PM ET; $46k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8
- #1 FOOLISH GHOST (6-1) is the top pick. He has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
- #5 RUVIES IN TIME (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She makes sense on speed figures. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
- #4 GANDY DANCING (6-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one goes out for the Barrera barn and gets Davis in the irons.
- #2 QUICK RETURN (7-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Arriaga and Franco.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 2
Aqueduct- Race 3
Post: 1:17 PM ET; $100k Jimmy Winkfield S. going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 5
- #5 CLUBHOUSE (5-2) looks best here. He looks to be the class of the field. This one comes into the race in really good form.
- #4 DREW'S GOLD (2-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
- #3 KOOL KATHMANDU (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance.
- #2 DAYDREAMING BOY (9-2) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
Aqueduct- Race 4
Post: 1:43 PM ET; $55k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10
- #6 WIN FOR GOLD (5-1) gets the top selection. He seems to fit really well here. This one could get the right setup in this race.
- #1A JOEY LOOSE LIPS (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. He may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
- #1 TENEBRIS (5-2) makes sense on speed figures. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
- #2 ALLABOUTTHEMONEY (7-2) could get the right setup in this race.
Selections: 6 – 1A- 1 – 2
Aqueduct- Race 5
Post: 2:16 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10
- #10 HOLIDAY JAZZ (5-2) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
- #9 DARN THAT SONG (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She makes sense on speed figures.
- #7 CAPTIVATING CARA (4-1) goes out for the Friedman barn and gets Cancel in the irons. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
- #3 WRITE THIS DOWN (8-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Englehart and Franco.
Selections: 10- 9 – 7 – 3
Aqueduct- Race 6
Post: 2:49 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11
- #5 MO THAN LUCK (6-1) looks best here. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
- #9 EVERSO MISCHIEVOUS (5-2) debuts here and appears to be a major player in this race. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Cox and Franco.
- #6 TOXIC GRAY (15-1) is a price horse and could be in with a shot in this race. He makes sense on speed figures. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
- #3 LOGIN REQUIRED (15-1) is a price horse and makes sense on speed figures. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 6 – 3
Aqueduct- Race 7
Post: 3:21 PM ET; $50k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 11
- #6 LEDDY (9-2) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
- #3 PIT BOSS (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Atras and Franco.
- #2 GRUMPS LITTLE TOTS (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
- #8 IRISH HONOR (12-1) will likely be in the garden spot and could make a run at the end. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 8
Aqueduct- Race 8
Post: 3:55 PM ET; $82k Allowance going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10
- #7 MACALLAN (7-2) is the top pick. He may benefit from a hot pace up front.
- #1 ANEJO (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
- #4 SILVER SEEKER (9-2) has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
- #5 PATIENT CAPITAL (2-1) makes sense on speed figures.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 5
Aqueduct- Race 9
Post: 4:27 PM ET; $250k Withers S. going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 7
- #1 ARCTIC ARROGANCE (8-5) looks best here. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance.
- #4 HIT SHOW (9-5) should be competitive in this spot. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Cox and Franco. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
- #5 GENERAL BANKER (8-1) isn't without hope. This one makes sense on speed figures.
- #3 JUNGFRAU (4-1) could get a good pace scenario in front of him here.
Selections: 1 – 4 – 5 – 3
Aqueduct- Race 10
Post: 4:59 PM ET; $35k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11
- #4 CENTRAL LOVE (9-5) gets the top selection. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance.
- #8 FOUR EYES (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He makes sense on speed figures.
- #7 M. C. DOUBLE R (12-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one seems to fit well enough here.
- #11 CAMM' DUKE (8-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 7 – 11
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