Aqueduct Picks: Maddie May Stakes (03/07/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Mar 07, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis

Aqueduct Picks: Maddie May Stakes (03/07/2026)

Aqueduct Picks: Maddie May Stakes (03/07/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $28.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #5 GOLDEN PLATE (6-5): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Carmouche and Rice. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #3 FEVER NIGHT (9-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 BLAME IT ON DADDY (8-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #1 AIRBORNE ELITE (15-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta Box: 5,3,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $49k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 TIGER ROCKET (8-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Cox.
  • #5 BELLAMY (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance.
  • #1 IRISH CRAIC (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #4 TWO DUCKS (7-5): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 9-5

Exacta Box: 2,5,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $83k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #5 WAITLIST (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #1 NEON BORDEAUX (5-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #2 CHILLAX (7-5): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #3 INTERCEPTOR (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 5,1,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:44 PM ET; Gander Stakes $135k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 SCULCOS FOLLY (7-5): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #1 WAMO (5-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #5 MINORINCONVENIENCE (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #7 ANYWAY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #2 at 8-5

Exacta: 2/ 1,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:15 PM ET; Starter Allowance $60k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 GAMEBRED (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #5 GOOD LORD (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #1 MORLOCK (2-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance.
  • #3 TRUST FUND (4-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 2,5,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:46 PM ET; Claiming $52k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 NEXT ON STAGE (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance.
  • #4 RELIABLE LADY (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #7 READY FOR TROUBLE (8-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #5 GOODNIGHTNGODBLESS (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 3,4

Pick 3 (races 6-8): #3, 4 with #1 with #2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:17 PM ET; Allowance $77k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1 EARLY ON (6-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #6 POCKET QUEENS (5-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #4 GRACE REFORMED (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 TOP OF THE TABLE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 6-5

Exacta: 1/ 6,4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:48 PM ET; Maddie May Stakes $135k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #2 GALINDA (4-5): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #4 VICTORY HALL (12-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 RINA'S REVENGE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #3 MATHEA (6-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2/ 4,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:19 PM ET; Allowance $83k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #5 DERBYNESS (12-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Strong early pace figs.
  • #7 SEA VISTA (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Rodriguez and Cox team up on this one.
  • #3 INCENTIVE PAY (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #8 PROTECTED (4-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 5,7,3

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Chris Adams

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