Today’s Free Horse Racing Action at Aqueduct – January 21st, 2024

Welcome to another exciting day of horse racing at Aqueduct! With nine races on the card, we’re set for a thrilling Sunday, filled with potential upsets, favorites to watch, and promising contenders.

Race 1 – Claiming – $14,000
12.20 PM, 1 Mile on Dirt

• Midnight Worker (12-1), with rider S Camacho, Jr., could be a surprise in this race with a 31% win rate.
• Street Cop Officer (4-1), under L J Luzzi, and Salute to America (4-1), with J A Gomez, are closely matched for place and show.
• Joker: Predicted (5-2) is a strong contender, ridden by A S Worrie.

Race 2 – Claiming – $40,000
12.50 PM, 7 Furlongs on Dirt

• Pretti Xtreme (4-1), guided by T McCarthy, leads the pack with a 33% win possibility.
• Shesalittle Edgy (6-1) and Hazardous Humor (7-2), with riders K Carmouche and D Davis respectively, will be battling for the place.
• Joker: To a T (7-2), under J Lezcano, is one to watch.

Race 3 – Claiming – $16,000
1.19 PM, 6 Furlongs on Dirt

• Candy Tycoon (2-1) is the favorite with I Castillo on board.
• Jeff Fa Fa (4-1), ridden by K Carmouche, and Commerce Comet (10-1), under M Franco, are expected to challenge for the place and show positions.
• Joker: Charlie Five O (5-1), with J A Gomez, could stir things up.

Race 4 – Stakes – $100,000
1.48 PM, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt

• Detective Tom (5-1) is a strong contender with T McCarthy in the saddle.
• Mischief Joke (3-1) and Antonio of Venice (8-5) are expected to put up a strong show.
• Joker: Big Prankster (9-5), with R Silvera, might pull off a surprise.

Race 5 – Claiming – $16,000
2.17 PM, 7 Furlongs on Dirt

• Ice Road (3-1) leads the field with T McCarthy.
• Screw Loose (5-1) and Very Debonaire (8-1) are key runners in this race.
• Joker: Blue Plate Special (6-5) looks promising.

Race 6 – Maiden Claiming – $20,000
2.47 PM, 1 Mile on Dirt

• Crown That Saint (5-2), guided by I Castillo, is the favorite.
• Scoop the Pot (6-1) and Raleigh St. Clair (8-1) will compete for the top spots.
• Joker: My Man Woody (6-1) could make an impact.

Race 7 – Claiming – $50,000
3.18 PM, 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt

• Portos (7-2) is the top pick with T McCarthy.
• Bossmakinbossmoves (4-1) and Union Lights (30-1) are also in the mix.
• Joker: Midnight Trouble (6-1) might surprise.

Race 8 – Allowance Optional Claiming – $84,000
3.47 PM, 1 Mile on Dirt

• Into Happiness (5-1) is a strong contender in this race.
• Bustin Bay (6-1) and Malibu Moonshine (12-1) are also ones to watch.
• Joker: Portage (9-5) could be a key player.

Race 9 – Maiden Special Weight – $80,000
4.16 PM, 1 Mile on Dirt

• Union Bulldog (12-1) leads the lineup.
• Bounteous (15-1) and Eliminate (7-2) are expected to give tough competition.
• Joker: Strategic Decision (6-1) could be the dark horse.

Stay tuned for updates and results on this thrilling day of horse racing at Aqueduct!