The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Busanda Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!
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Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Busanda Stakes
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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners
Best Bet of the Card
- #3 WILD IRIS (8-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 LADY ARWEN (4-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 LADY LAOBAN (6-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
- #2 ACCELERINA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 2
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners
- #5 JANSSEN (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #7 YORK TAVERN (6-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #1 JUST BE HONEST (9-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Has been running well enough recently.
- #3 BROWN DON’T STOP (12-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 3
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners
- #1A LA BANQUERA (8-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Race may set up for this runner.
- #1 ENFUEGA (8-5): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 MAJULU (2-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #6 SHINING SPIRIT (10-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 1A – 1 – 7 – 6
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Claiming $44k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners
- #3 SUNDAESWITHSANDY (7-5): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 MONTEBELLO (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
- #2 MAJESTIC FRONTIER (9-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely in the mix early.
- #1 ALLURE OF MONEY (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 1
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $84k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners
- #6 TOXIC GRAY (6-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
- #2 RIDGEWOOD RUNNER (5-1): Contender. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #3 SPUN AND WON (7-2): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #5 MIDLANER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 5
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners
- #2 WHISKEY N SODA (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #6 SAGAMORE MISCHIEF (10-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #5 WINTER’S GHOST (6-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Has experience at this level.
- #7 STJAMES (8-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 7
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Allowance $82k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners
- #4 QUICK TO ACCUSE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 RADIO RED (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #2 TIVY (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #1A CRAZY MASON (3-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 1A
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Busanda Stakes $125k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners
Longshot Play of the Day
- #5 CARMEN’S CANDY JAR (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Should be able to work out a trip. Top 5 rider aboard. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #9 RUNNING AWAY (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #8 BERNIEANDTHEROSE (12-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
- #2 BEAUTIFUL BLOME (20-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 8 – 2
Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners
- #3 VAMONOS VAMONOS (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #9 MONTE AVI (8-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Can run with these.
- #6 CADA DIA MEJOR (6-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #5 JASONJET (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 9 – 6 – 5
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