Aqueduct Picks- 2024 Cigar Mile, Kentucky Derby & Oaks Preps

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:40 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 CALL HER BLUFF (2-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 MUNNY GRAB (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 CLOVER STREET (6-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 MALU (9-5): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 TRINITY RIVER (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 MAN FROM MALTA (20-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 MONTE AVI (10-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 GOODBYE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 6 – 4 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:39 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 DERZ SMART (9-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 A BOURBON FOR TOBY (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
• #9 TIMELY DECISION (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 SNOOKIE BEAR (10-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 9 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:08 PM ET; Go for Wand Stakes $200k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 OCCULT (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 TIZZY IN THE SKY (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #8 SHIDABHUTI (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 COMPARATIVE (6-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 8 – 5

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:37 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 FIRST CLASS CAT (9-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #5 AL’S RUBY (2-1): Contender. Likely to take a step forward. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #7 PEONY (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #9 NOLITA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 7 – 9

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:07 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 ELENI (20-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 66-speed rating which is among the top in the group. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 TOWER TWENTY TWO (20-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Productive recent form.
• #2 OKLAHOMA SMOKE (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 MIAVANA (15-1): Fringe Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 2 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Remsen Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 KEEWAYDIN (6-5): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #3 POSTER (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 STUDLYDORIGHT (9-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 TUX (3-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:05 PM ET; Demoiselle Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 MUHIMMA (4-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 LIAM IN THE DUST (10-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #7 FIVE A SIDE (20-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 CARMEN’S CANDY JAR (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 7 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:35 PM ET; Cigar Mile Handicap Presented by TwinspireStakescom $500k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 POST TIME (7-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 MULLIKIN (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 LOCKED (9-2): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #1 BOOK’EM DANNO (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 7 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; Allowance $92k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 QUICK TO ACCUSE (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 AIR OF DEFIANCE (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 COMMUTED (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #7 REYNOLDS CHANNEL (3-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 4 – 7

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