Get ready for eight races on the dirt track at Aqueduct! We’ve distilled our picks down to the essentials for quick, on-the-go reading.
Race 1: Maiden Claiming
(Dirt, 1 Mile | Post Time: 12:40 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (4) My Daughters’ Gift (15-1) (HUGE Value Play!)
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Why: The 15-1 Morning Line is too generous given jockey T Simpson’s (57%) impressive winning percentage. This is our top choice for an upset.
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Place: (1) Cara’s Chianti (1-1)
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Show: (3) Paraiba Blue (8-1)
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Joker (Value): (6) Autumn’s Turn (6-5)
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Exotics: Box 4/1/3 in the Trifecta to capitalize on the big price.
Race 2: Claiming
(Dirt, 6 Furlongs | Post Time: 01:09 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (5) Barksdale (7-5)
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Why: Top jockey F Prat (47%) gets the nod on the slight favorite in this sprint. Expected to show speed.
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Place: (3) Big Hat Willie (8-5)
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Show: (6) Metalhead (12-1)
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Joker (Value): (2) Social Hour (8-1)
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Exotics: Focus on the top two: Box 5/3 in the Exacta.
Race 3: Maiden Special Weight
(Dirt, 1 Mile | Post Time: 01:38 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (1) Max Money (6-5)
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Why: Strong favorite with F Prat up, breaking from the inside post. Expect a professional performance.
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Place: (2) Fourth and One (7-5)
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Show: (3) Royal Riddle (10-1)
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Joker (Value): (6) Snickery (10-1)
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Exotics: A two-horse race on paper: key 1 over 2 in the Exacta.
Race 4: Claiming
(Dirt, 1 1/8 Miles | Post Time: 02:08 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (5) Ministerial (1-1) (Top Choice!)
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Why: The clear favorite with F Prat steering. Should handle the added distance effectively.
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Place: (2) Unbridled Bomber (8-1)
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Show: (6) Bob John Ray (6-1)
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Joker (Value): (3) He’s Got This (5-1)
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Exotics: Key 5 on top of all your Exotics.
Race 5: Maiden Claiming
(Dirt, 1 Mile | Post Time: 02:37 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (4) Rose Lisa (4-5) (Heavy Favorite)
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Why: The one to beat, carrying the weight of expectation with F Prat in the saddle.
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Place: (1) Banco Di Sicilia (5-1)
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Show: (5) Icy Legs (10-1)
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Joker (Value): (7) Pencima (15-1)
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Exotics: Use 1 and 5 underneath the favorite (4) for a decent Exacta payoff.
Race 6: Claiming
(Dirt, 6 Furlongs | Post Time: 03:06 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (3) Capt Jax Parrow (4-1)
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Why: Jockey R Gutierrez (38%) has a high win rate; look for a strong late closing move.
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Place: (8) Dads Good Runner (15-1) (Bomb Alert!)
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Show: (4) Panagiotis (12-1)
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Joker (Value): (7) Airborne Elite (1-1)
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Exotics: Box 3/8/4 for a lucrative Trifecta if the favorite falters.
Race 7: Starter Optional Claiming
(Dirt, 1 Mile | Post Time: 03:35 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (1) Systemic Change (2-1)
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Why: F Prat rides the second choice, breaking from the rail. Expect this one to be forwardly placed.
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Place: (7) Skylander (15-1) (Best Value Play)
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Show: (6) Sagamore Mischief (4-1)
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Joker (Value): (5) Refuah (5-1)
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Exotics: Key the value horse (7) in the Exacta box with the top two.
Race 8: Maiden Special Weight
(Dirt, 1 Mile | Post Time: 04:04 PM)
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🏆 Win Pick: (7) Askingforafriend (5-2)
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Why: Another top choice for F Prat in the feature race. The outside post gives flexibility.
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Place: (5) Probability (2-1)
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Show: (6) Guilty (9-2)
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Joker (Value): (2) Kaz Oil Changer (8-1)
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Exotics: Box the top three contenders: 7/5/6.
