Aqueduct Friday Analysis: NYRA Selections (10/21/22)

The racing week continues Friday for Belmont at the Big A. The card is the warm up act to the Noble Damsel and the Hill Prince to be run on Saturday.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 1

Post: 12:35 PM ET; $77k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 9

• #4 OUSTER (4-1) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #8 DREAMPOINT (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He seems to fit well enough here. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #9 BERNARDINO (6-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #1 BIONDI (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. He goes out for the Bond barn and gets Alvarado in the irons. This one should be forward which is often good at Aqueduct.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 9 – 1

Belmont at the Big A- Race 2

Post: 1:06 PM ET; $52k Claiming going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 PIONEER SPIRIT (8-5) is the top pick. He looks to be the class of the field. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #2 CARIBBEAN (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He seems to fit well enough here.
• #4 HAMMERIN AAMER (5-2) has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 KUMAR (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

Belmont at the Big A- Race 3

Post: 1:42 PM ET; $65k Starter Allowance going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 ENDOWED (7-5) looks best here. He has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 MILLEAN (10-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot. He runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #6 ROYAL TRYST (9-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He seems to fit well enough here. This one has a grinding style that can be really effective.
• #5 CORKMAN (6-1) isn't without hope. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Noda and Davis.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 5

Belmont at the Big A- Race 4

Post: 2:12 PM ET; $36k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 ITS ALL RELEVANT (7-5) gets the top selection. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #2 PARSIMONY (6-1) seems to fit well enough here. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run in top form in this one.
• #4 GIOCARE (9-2) could get the right setup in this race, but doesn’t make a ton of sense as a win candidate.
• #7 AMOUNT (6-1) fits with this group, though he’s definitely an outsider.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 4 – 7

Belmont at the Big A- Race 5

Post: 2:44 PM ET; $77k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 14

• #4 DISARMED (8-5) is the top pick. He projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #8 MAKAR (7-2) makes sense on speed figures. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #13 FIRE KING (6-1) has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #11 BE OF COURAGE (3-1) should improve off the first start and could be dangerous. The pedigree and debut say to pay attention to this one.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 13- 11

Belmont at the Big A- Race 6

Post: 3:16 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #2 LIQUIDITY PROVIDER (6-5) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #5 MATTAPOISETT (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She looks to be the class of the field.
• #4 ADAM'S ANGEL (6-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #1 LUTE PLAYER (5-1) goes out at second asking and has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Prat.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 1

Belmont at the Big A- Race 7

Post: 3:50 PM ET; $70k Claiming going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 AMUNDSON (2-1) gets the top selection. He has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #8 NIGHT OPS (4-1) runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 MOUNT TRAVERS (8-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. This one seems to fit with this group but maybe not to win.
• #5 RAGTIME BLUES (5-1) has races good enough to beat this group. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 2 – 5

Belmont at the Big A- Race 8

Post: 4:22 PM ET; $105k Allowance going 1 3/8 miles on turf; Entries: 12

• #3 ORCHESTRATION (5-2) is the top pick. He makes sense on speed figures and classes up well with these.
• #8 DRIPPING GOLD (6-1) has the top overall power rating in the group. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #2 HILLIARD (8-1) has run against solid company in recent starts.
• #1A PERCEIVED (8-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. He comes into the race in top form.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 2 – 1A

Belmont at the Big A- Race 9

Post: 4:54 PM ET; $47k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 12

• #11 BIRTHDAY TIME (5-2) looks best here. She has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #4 LADY FIREFOOT (3-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 ABSTRACT MOMENT (8-1) comes into the race in really good form. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. These races can often be won by long shot front runners because other horses still haven’t learned to pass their foes.
• #12 AFRAID NOT (15-1) is another horse who may look to pop the latch and clear off in wire to wire fashion. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 11- 4 – 2 – 12

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