Aqueduct Picks: Saturday Damon Runyon Stakes (2/14/2026)

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

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Aqueduct Picks: Saturday Damon Runyon Stakes (2/14/2026)

Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $83k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #2 LOST HORIZON (4-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 I'M BUZZY (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 SASSY PRINCESS (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #5 PENS STREET (9-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2/ 1,4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; East View Stakes $135k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 PINKY BRIER (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #6 RINA'S REVENGE (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
• #2 VICTORY HALL (5-1): Contender. Santana puts this one in with a chance. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #4 GALINDA (6-5): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Rodriguez and Clement team up on this one.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 1,6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 GOOD LORD (1-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #2 FORT NELSON (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #3 SEEKER'S HOPE (12-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Samsundar.
• #1 MIDDLE MARKET (10-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Exacta: 6/ 2,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Damon Runyon Stakes $135k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 ARCTIC BEAST (4-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
• #4 TIME TO ROLL (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #2 COMBAT MISSION (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 ROYAL RIDDLE (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Exacta Box: 6,4,2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:11 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 MO ATTITUDE (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
• #2 PURPLE AND GOLD (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 LA GRAN ARTESANA (9-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #1 SIGNIFYING NOTHING (5-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and D'Alessandro.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 7,2,5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:42 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 LOST IN ROME (3-1): Top pick. Civaci puts this one in with a chance. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 DIVINE LEADER (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Gomez and Gittens team up on this one.
• #1 GLINT (10-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Could wear these ones down late.
• #5 LEADING ROLE (4-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 4,2,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:12 PM ET; Starter Allowance $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 CURVINO (3-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #2 MORLOCK (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Likely to get forward position.
• #1 BARON OF SEALAND (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #9 SINISTER SMILE (7-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Shar.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 9

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 6,2,1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:42 PM ET; Allowance $83k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #3 BRAZENLY (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 SHADOW BANKING (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Rodriguez and Brown team up on this one.
• #9 WAITLIST (8-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance.
• #8 NOTAH (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 4-1

Exacta: 3/ 5,9

Pick 3 (races 8-10): #3, 5,9 with #7 with #7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:13 PM ET; Say Florida Sandy Stakes $135k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #7 THE WINE STEWARD (5-2): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 DR. KRAFT (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 ACOUSTIC AVE (4-1): Major Player. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #3 NATIONAL IDENTITY (2-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta Box: 7,2,3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:43 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 PRIDE OF THE UNION (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 HURRICANE KAZ (6-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Productive recent form.
• #4 PROSPECTOR (3-1): Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot.
• #8 WHO'S YOUR ZADDY (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7/ 1,4

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