Get ready for an action-packed Thursday at Aqueduct with a lineup of competitive races featuring maiden claimers, starter allowances, and maiden special weights. The weather’s expected to be favorable, setting the stage for a thrilling day on both dirt and turf. Here’s a quick breakdown of today’s top picks and suggested wagers.
Race 1 – Maiden Claiming
- Post Time: 12:10 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (8) Thunder Princess – F. Martinez (8-1)
- Place: (3) Tapwrits Temper – C. Elliott (8-1)
- Show: (2) Real Eleve – M. Franco (9-2)
- Joker: (9) Well Suited – J. Alvarado (5-2)
Tip: Thunder Princess offers value in an exacta box (8/3) and trifecta box (8/3/2) with Real Eleve.
Race 2 – Starter Allowance
- Post Time: 12:40 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (3) Elliptic – K. Carmouche (3-1)
- Place: (1) Bobby Jean – J. R. Velazquez (10-1)
- Show: (2) Brooklyn Dantz – C. Elliott (20-1)
- Joker: (5) Enigmatic – I. Ortiz, Jr. (7-2)
Tip: Try an exacta box with Elliptic and Bobby Jean (3/1) and a trifecta box (3/1/2) for value.
Race 3 – Starter Allowance
- Post Time: 1:10 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (2) Skylander – D. Davis (4-1)
- Place: (4) For Some Reason – J. R. Velazquez (12-1)
- Show: (7) Winnin’onweekends – A. Wolfsont (5-2)
- Joker: (5) Kahala – J. Rosario (12-1)
Tip: Skylander is a strong choice; consider an exacta box (2/4) and trifecta box (2/4/7) for potential payouts.
Race 4 – Maiden Special Weight
- Post Time: 1:40 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Outer Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (7) Golden Note – K. Carmouche (15-1)
- Place: (4) Weighted Average – D. Davis (5-2)
- Show: (1A) Pay the Bills – E. Ruiz (30-1)
- Joker: (13) Looking for Ginny – C. Elliott (6-1)
Tip: Golden Note could surprise; exacta (7/4) and trifecta (7/4/1A) boxes are recommended.
Race 5 – Maiden Special Weight
- Post Time: 2:10 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (5) Green Jobs – D. Davis (6-1)
- Place: (4) Lady Gunner – J. R. Velazquez (15-1)
- Show: (2) Acousticat – M. Franco (8-1)
- Joker: (11) Majestic March – E. Cancel (10-1)
Tip: Green Jobs has potential; try exacta (5/4) and trifecta (5/4/2) boxes for a solid return.
Race 6 – Claiming
- Post Time: 2:40 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (4) Mason Mania – K. Carmouche (7-2)
- Place: (8) Styner – D. Davis (8-1)
- Show: (2) Bar Fourteen – E. Ruiz (12-1)
- Joker: (1) Mo Rewards – F. Martinez (8-1)
Tip: Mason Mania is a strong pick for exacta box (4/8) and trifecta (4/8/2).
Race 7 – Allowance
- Post Time: 3:10 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on Outer Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (8) Striker Has Dial – K. Carmouche (9-2)
- Place: (6) Wudhooh – D. Davis (10-1)
- Show: (11) Reflexivity – M. Franco (3-1)
- Joker: (2) By Any Other Name – J. Alvarado (12-1)
Tip: Striker Has Dial is a solid contender. Try an exacta (8/6) and trifecta (8/6/11) for variety.
Race 8 – Claiming
- Post Time: 3:40 PM
- Distance: 7 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (4) Prince James – D. Davis (8-1)
- Place: (9) Union Lights – F. Martinez (30-1)
- Show: (10) Classic Mark – C. Elliott (4-1)
- Joker: (1) Bronx Bomber – W. Vasquez (20-1)
Tip: Prince James has strong potential for an exacta (4/9) and a trifecta (4/9/10) to end the day.
With an intriguing mix of up-and-coming horses and experienced riders, today’s races at Aqueduct promise a blend of skill and excitement. Enjoy the races, and good luck with your picks!
