Aqueduct Saturday: Betsy Blue Solid Interborough Favorite

The Saturday card from Aqueduct features the Interborough. Betsy Blue was installed as the heavy morning line favorite and looks really tough to beat in this spot.

Aqueduct- Race 1

Post: 12:20 PM ET; $35k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #5 PATRICK THE GREAT (5-2) gets the top selection. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #1 MAKART (7-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #3 TREVOR BARDETTE (3-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #7 CHIEF ENGINEER (4-1) has run against some good horses of late. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 7

Aqueduct- Race 2

Post: 12:50 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 6

• #1 KONG LOVES A FIGHT (9-5) is the top pick. He looks to be the class of the field. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 B C GLORY DAYS (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #3 CENTAVO (15-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #2 PHOEBE'S FROSTY (2-1) has to be respected going out for the combination of Baker and Huayas.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 2

Aqueduct- Race 3

Post: 1:18 PM ET; $35k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #5 MAMA'S GOLD (7-5) looks best here. He shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Maker and Lezcano.
• #7 CENTRAL LOVE (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #101 M. C. DOUBLE R (6-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #3 THE CATILLAC KID (12-1) is a price horse that probably fits best underneath on horizontal tickets.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 10- 3

Aqueduct- Race 4

Post: 1:47 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 AFLEET ARLENE (7-5) gets the top selection. She has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Rice and Lezcano.
• #2 DARN THAT SONG (6-1) isn't without hope. She is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #3 PREDETERMINED (20-1) is a price horse that could outrun the odds in this spot.
• #4 HANDLE THE TRUTH (12-1) is another price horse that wouldn’t be a total surprise to hit the board.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

Aqueduct- Race 5

Post: 2:17 PM ET; $44k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 9

• #8 OPTIC WAY (5-2) is the top pick. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #6 MY FRIENDS BEER (5-1) should be competitive in this spot. He projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 GRUMPS LITTLE TOTS (6-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #5 DARK STORM (4-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 2 – 5

Aqueduct- Race 6

Post: 2:47 PM ET; $33k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 QUICK RETURN (5-2) looks best here. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 O'TROUBLE (9-5) appears to be a major player in this race. He has run plenty of speed figures that would get the job done here.
• #6 DURKIN'S CALL (7-2) appears to be competitive in this race. He will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #3 LOST IN ROME (6-1) should be in with his friends here. He seems to fit with these types. This one comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3

Aqueduct- Race 7

Post: 3:18 PM ET; $74k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 EXCELLENT TIMING (9-5) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #5 BIG ENGINE (5-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He makes sense on speed figures. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #2 PRINCE OF PHAROAHS (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. He has speed figures that would make him a factor.
• #4 WHO HOO THATS ME (2-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He has back races that would make him a player in this spot. This one goes out for the Abreu barn and gets Davis in the irons.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 4

Aqueduct- Race 8

Post: 3:47 PM ET; $100k Interborough S. going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 BETSY BLUE (3-5) is the top pick. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 PIECE OF MY HEART (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. She makes sense on speed figures. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #1 SELF ISOLATION (6-1) could be in with a shot in this race. She is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #2 MISS T TOO (5-1) isn't without hope. She will be a part of the early pace, but the question will be if she can sustain it.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 2

Aqueduct- Race 9

Post: 4:16 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10

• #1 SLIP MAHONEY (8-5) looks best here. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 CRUPI (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #8 MERCANTE (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #9 FAST BOAT TO SKYE (12-1) is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. He should have plenty of stamina to carry his speed late.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 8 – 9

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