Our “Smart Value Picks System” heads to Aqueduct this Saturday, February 3, 2024, aiming to identify the most promising wagers across a diverse selection of races. We’re focusing on jockeys’ win percentages and horses’ odds to guide our picks, ensuring a blend of potential winners, value bets, and longshots.
Race 1 (11:50 AM, 7 Furlongs, Dirt): Claiming
- Pick: (5) Just Call Ray – T McCarthy (27%)
- Bet: $20 ($10 to Win, $10 to Place)
- Rationale: Strong win percentage and favorable odds make Just Call Ray a standout choice.
Race 2 (12:20 PM, 6 1/2 Furlongs, Dirt): Maiden Claiming
- Pick: (9) Perfect Outcome – M Franco (26%)
- Bet: $15 ($7.50 to Win, $7.50 to Place)
- Rationale: At 5-1, Perfect Outcome offers a blend of value and a competitive edge with a skilled jockey.
Race 3 (12:50 PM, 6 Furlongs, Dirt): Allowance Optional Claiming
- Pick: (1) Tempermental – D Davis (27%)
- Bet: $20 ($10 to Win, $10 to Place)
- Rationale: Leading with the best win percentage and strong odds for a favorable return.
Race 4 (1:20 PM, 6 1/2 Furlongs, Dirt): Claiming
- Pick: (1) Face Abarrio – M Franco (26%)
- Bet: $20 ($10 to Win, $10 to Place)
- Rationale: Franco’s solid track record and 7-2 odds present a compelling bet.
Race 5 (1:50 PM, 1 3/16 Miles, Dirt): Allowance Optional Claiming
- Pick: (6) Leading Contender – M Franco (26%)
- Bet: $25 ($12.50 to Win, $12.50 to Place)
- Rationale: With near-certain odds at 1-2, it’s a strong bet for a likely win.
Race 6 (2:20 PM, 7 Furlongs, Dirt): Maiden Special Weight
- Pick: (2) Liberty Central – J A Gomez (22%)
- Bet: $15 ($7.50 to Win, $7.50 to Place)
- Rationale: Favorable odds and a jockey poised for a breakthrough performance.
Race 7 (2:51 PM, 7 Furlongs, Dirt): Claiming
- Pick: (1) Bargaining Power – J Lezcano (29%)
- Bet: $20 ($10 to Win, $10 to Place)
- Rationale: Optimal combination of strong jockey win percentage and competitive odds.
Race 8 (3:24 PM, 7 Furlongs, Dirt): Stakes
- Pick: (7) Kinetic Sky – J Lezcano (29%)
- Bet: $25 ($12.50 to Win, $12.50 to Place)
- Rationale: A top contender with impressive odds, positioned for success.
Race 9 (3:55 PM, 1 1/8 Miles, Dirt): Stakes
- Pick: (3) Lightline – M Franco (26%)
- Bet: $20 ($10 to Win, $10 to Place)
- Rationale: Strong odds and a reputable jockey indicate a high potential for victory.
Race 10 (4:26 PM, 6 1/2 Furlongs, Dirt): Maiden Claiming
- Pick: (11) Love Like Crazy – J Lezcano (29%)
- Bet: $15 ($7.50 to Win, $7.50 to Place)
- Rationale: A blend of a reliable jockey and promising odds offers a strategic end to the day’s bets.
At Aqueduct, our selections are finely tuned to capture both the thrill of racing and the strategic edge of informed betting. Good luck!