The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Alex M. Robb Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!
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Aqueduct Picks- 2024 Alex M. Robb Stakes
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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #3 CAPTAIN COOK (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Should improve off the debut.
- #2 ATLAL (9-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #9 GREY ACE (10-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 HOPE’S ALIVE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 9 – 8
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:39 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #4 SAINT GAUDENS (8-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 LIBERTY CENTRAL (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #7 NOONZIO (7-2): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 TOMACON (15-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 7 – 3
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:08 PM ET; Gravesend Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #4 MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (2-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 TOP GUNNER (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 RUNNINSONOFAGUN (9-5): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #2 FULL MOON MADNESS (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 2
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:37 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 YORK TAVERN (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #3 RIDE UP (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Speed figures match this group well.
- #9 VIOLENT SWING (10-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #4 RALEIGH ST. CLAIR (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 9 – 4
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:07 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #3 BLUE EYED SCOUT (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #8 FOREVER TO GO (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Likely to get forward position.
- #12 MOMMY’S TURN (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 TWIRLING LULU (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 12 – 6
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #10 CONFABULATION (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 MINISTERIAL (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
- #8 STRAPPED (8-1): Major Player. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #9 LIBERTE DE BAYEUX (6-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 10 – 3 – 8 – 9
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:05 PM ET; Allowance $92k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #11 VETTRIANO (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may set up for this runner.
- #6 LOCKE AND KEY (6-1): Major Player. Ryerson is a good bet at the meet. Good race flow for this runner.
- #4 ANTONIO OF VENICE (12-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
- #3 TRUST ISSUES (8-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 11 – 6 – 4 – 3
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:35 PM ET; Alex M. Robb Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 EL GRANDE O (8-5): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 BANK FRENZY (9-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #6 OLYMPIC DREAMS (8-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 DOC SULLIVAN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 5
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 15 runners.
- #5 ONE VISION (9-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
- #13 VAMONOS VAMONOS (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #11 M G DASH (12-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
- #7 KING’S SPIRIT (10-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 5 – 13 – 11 – 7
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