Aqueduct Picks- January 27, 2024: Jimmy Winkfield

The Saturday card from Aqueduct features a pair of stakes races. The Jimmy Winkfield takes top billing on the early part of the card. The Interborough will anchor the back half. Check out our Aqueduct picks for all the action!

Full Card Analysis

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Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post: 11:45 AM ET; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 FOXY CARA (5-2): Gets the top selection. Should be ready to run a big one here. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1 EASTERN STAR (5-1): Is a major player in this race. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #6 MONETARY MONARCH (8-1): Has a shot in this race. Has solid early pace figures and might benefit from a lack of front-running speed.
• #7 ECHO IN ETERNITY (7-2): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post: 12:14 PM ET; $39k Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 9

• #8 KEYSTONE FIELD (8-5): Gets the best bet of the day. Should be in with a chance late. Has been running against decent company. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #7 SIMPLY (7-2): Is the class of the field. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 DURKIN’S CALL (10-1): Is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #4 FULL MOON FEVER (6-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Will run for the combination of Englehart and Davis.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 5 – 4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post: 12:46 PM ET; $100k Jimmy Winkfield S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 5

• #5 BERGEN (8-5): Gets the top selection. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #2 IRIDESCENT (3-1): Is a major player in this race. Is the class of the field and will run for the combination of Jacobson and Castillo.
• #3 STOLEN MAGIC (7-5): Feels like a fringe contender. Goes out for the Rice barn and gets Carmouche in the irons.
• #1 EL DIVINO NINO (20-1): Is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Will likely be part of the early pace.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post: 1:15 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 MUAZARAH (9-2): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Carmouche.
• #8 HAVE YOU HEARD (2-1): Is a major player in this race. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 MIDDLE MARKET (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Should be ready to run a big one here.
• #5 RIDGEWOOD RUNNER (8-1): Has a shot in this race. Makes sense on speed figures and will likely be part of the early pace.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 7 – 5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post: 1:48 PM ET; $72k Allowance going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 LIGHT MAN (5-1): Gets the top selection. Comes into the race in really good form. Runs really consistent pace figures.
• #4 ICY FLAVOR (9-5): Will be competitive in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 BEACH BOY AL (15-1): Is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender. Will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #1 KAZ SUGAR BANK (6-1): Feels like a fringe contender. Goes out for the Synnefias barn and gets McCarthy in the irons.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 3 – 1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post: 2:21 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #8 VALUE AREA (2-1): Gets the top selection. Has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. A good bet to hit the board.
• #4 MARTINGALE (7-2): Is a major player in this race. Will likely be part of the early pace.
• #6 GROWTH RATE (5-1): Feels like a fringe contender. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Comes into the race in good form.
• #3 YOU’RE FOREVER (8-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Makes sense on speed figures. Runs evenly and will get a fair pace scenario.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 6 – 3

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post: 2:54 PM ET; $84k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #6 MAKER’S CANDY (7-5): Gets the top selection. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Will run for the combination of Maker and Franco.
• #8 TRAFALGAR (7-2): Is the class of the field. A major player in this race.
• #5 UN OJO (8-1): Is a major player in this race. Goes out for the Rice barn and gets Mccarthy in the irons.
• #4 SAFFA’S DAY (6-1): Has a shot in this race. Will run for the combination of Jacobson and Castillo. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 5 – 4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post: 3:28 PM ET; $82k Allowance going 1 1/8 m on dirt; Entries: 10

• #7 OVERSTEP (4-1): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #4 MAMA’S GOLD (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Will run for the combination of Summers and Franco.
• #2 SUERTE (3-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #9 MISTICAL CURLIN (6-1): Has a shot in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 9

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post: 4:01 PM ET; $150k Interborough S. going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 HOT FUDGE (3-1): Gets the top selection. A good bet to hit the board. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #4 DR B (5-2): Is the class of the field. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #8 ROSEBUG (8-1): Is a major player in this race. Should be ready to run a big one here. Has been running against decent company.
• #7 AIN’T BROKE (2-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 8 – 7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post: 4:35 PM ET; $55k Starter Allowance going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 14

• #10 MANDATORY (6-1): Gets the top selection. Will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #8 NEUSCHWANSTEIN (12-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive in this spot. Will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #9 ASSUME NOTHING (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #13 BARNSTORMING (10-1): Is a price horse and has a shot in this race. May benefit from a hot pace up front.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 9 – 13

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