The lone stakes race at Aqueduct this weekend take place on Saturday. Check out our Aqueduct picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
Aqueduct Picks- March 9, 2024
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Aqueduct Picks- Race 1
Post: 1:20 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 5
- #4 AUTUMN EVENING (4-1): Should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. Makes sense on speed figures.
- #5 I’M THINKING (7-2): Debuts and is a major player. Will run for the combination of Dutrow and Davis.
- #3 LOOKS FIRST (6-1): A major player and a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
- #1 ROMAN GRACE (5-2): Debuts and will be competitive. Goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Cancel in the irons.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 1
Aqueduct Picks- Race 2
Post: 1:50 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 7
Longshot Play of the Day
- #7 MR PHIL (12-1): A price horse and gets the top selection. A good bet to hit the board in this type of race. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
- #4 BLU GROTTO (3-1): A major player and may benefit from a hot pace. The class of the field.
- #5 PIT BOSS (1-1): A major player and likely to be part of the early pace. Will run for the combination of Jacobson and Castillo.
- #3 MOUNT TRAVERS (10-1): A price horse and will be competitive. Makes sense on speed figures.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 5 – 3
Aqueduct Picks- Race 3
Post: 2:20 PM ET; $36k Maiden Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 8
- #7 FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE (7-5): Gets the top selection. Has the pedigree to be a major player. Will run for the combination of Englehart and Lezcano.
- #5 WAFLR (9-2): Isn’t without hope and well-bred for this spot. Likely to be part of the early pace.
- #8 WATCH HILL (7-2): Isn’t without hope. Makes sense on speed figures. Likely to be part of the early pace.
- #6 RING ME (8-1): Isn’t without hope and makes sense on speed figures.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 8 – 6
Aqueduct Picks- Race 4
Post: 2:55 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 7
- #6 XCELLENT MEN (8-1): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
- #5 MAJESTIC MICHAEL (3-1): Will be competitive. Solid early pace figures in a race lacking a ton of front-running speed. Proven to handle these conditions.
- #3 MAGIC EXPRESS (2-1): Should improve off the first start and probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Goes out for the Russell barn and gets Carmouche in the irons.
- #4 PLAY (7-2): Seems to be running for the minor placings but comes into the race in really good form.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 4
Aqueduct Picks- Race 5
Post: 3:27 PM ET; $55k Starter Allowance going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8
Best Bet of the Card
- #8 MANDATORY (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 Kimmel and Davis. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
- #3 M B’S MUNNING (6-1): Will be competitive. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Will run for the combination of Noda and McCarthy.
- #4 BLUE PLATE SPECIAL (9-2): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Makes sense on speed figures. A good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
- #5 KANT BEAT THE ROCK (10-1): A price horse and will be competitive. Will run for the combination of Jacobson and Castillo. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.
Selections: 8 – 3 – 4 – 5
Aqueduct Picks- Race 6
Post: 3:58 PM ET; $72k Allowance going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 8
- #6 WARALO (7-2): Gets the top selection. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
- #4 FORTUNE’S NEPHEW (3-1): Will be competitive. Proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. Will run for the combination of Levine and Carmouche.
- #2 PASCHAL MOON (8-1): Feels like a fringe contender. A good bet to hit the board in this type of race. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.
- #5 LOCKE AND KEY (5-2): Feels like a fringe contender. Has been really solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one. Goes out for the Ryerson barn and gets Lezcano in the irons.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 5
Aqueduct Picks- Race 7
Post: 4:29 PM ET; $82k Allowance going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 10
- #7 SUERTE (6-1): Gets the top selection. Comes into the race in really good form. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
- #8 MISTICAL CURLIN (4-1): A major player. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
- #1 CERTIFIED LOVERBOY (8-1): Will be competitive. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.
- #6 PRINCIPE D’ORO (12-1): A price horse and isn’t without hope. Makes sense on speed figures.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 1 – 6
Aqueduct Picks- Race 8
Post: 4:58 PM ET; $100k Correction S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 8
- #4 KANT HURRY LOVE (5-2): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
- #5 HOT FUDGE (1-1): A major player. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
- #3 QUICK MUNNY (4-1): Will be competitive. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Goes out for the Atras barn and gets Davis in the irons.
- #7 SECRET LOVE (30-1): A price horse and has a shot in this race. A good bet to hit the board. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 7
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