Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Interborough Stakes (Sat 1/25)

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Interborough Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Allowance $90k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 FILM STAR (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 PHILEAS FOGG (7-5): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 LAW PROFESSOR (2-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1A GUN IT (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 1A

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:11 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $74k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 OMAHA PISTOL (8-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 DEAR CHAIRMAN (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Running well of late. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 CAPT JAX PARROW (9-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 WE MISS NEIL (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 7 – 5

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Interborough Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (2-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #7 SOCIALLY SELECTIVE (7-5): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 CARA’S TIME (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 SCALABLE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 4 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:12 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 JACKIE THE JOKER (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #5 DARN THAT SONG (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 TRADE SECRET (5-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
• #2 IT TAKES HEART (7-2): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:39 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 YORK TAVERN (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Comes in with solid form.
• #2 MR. MENDELSSOHN (7-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #1 ALEAH ALEAH (7-2): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Has experience at this level.
• #8 GOLDEN PURCHASE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 8

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 ALL CLASS (2-1): Best bet of the day. Races that could beat these. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 STRIKER HAS DIAL (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #6 LADY MINE (3-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 KILLY START (6-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:37 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $34k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 AWESOME ROBERTA (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 FRANKIE HICCUPS (2-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 KITTY OF WAR (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #8 GIANT’S AUDIBLE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 7 – 8

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:07 PM ET; Allowance $82k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 BOURBON CHASE (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 LOCKE AND KEY (6-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 REYNOLDS CHANNEL (5-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #8 CHILENO (3-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 9 – 8

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 RADAUTI (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 TRACKING ERROR (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #8 HOT SPUN (15-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 NICO’S DERBY RUN (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 3

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