Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Kentucky Derby Prep Gotham (3/1/2025)

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Gotham 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; Maiden Claiming $36k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 UNBROKEN CHAIN (8-5) – Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 TEN RUN RULE (8-1) – Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 KINGS AND QUEENS (3-1) – Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 OAT COUTOUR (5-1) – Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 4 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:11 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 GRAND COMMANDER (7-5) – Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 VOW OF SECRECY (6-1) – Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 A BOURBON FOR TOBY (5-2) – Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 STORMIN SAMMY (10-1) – Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 DESPO’S DREAM (5-2) – Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #5 PROUD DIVI (9-5) – Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #7 LADY SRIRACHA (10-1) – Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 BUSSIA (8-1) – Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 7 – 8

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Tom Fool Stakes $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 FULL MOON MADNESS (3-1) – Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #1 RUNNINSONOFAGUN (5-2) – Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #2 TOP GUNNER (2-1) – Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #6 SURVEILLANCE (6-1) – Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Allowance $76k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 ARIANA RYE (5-2) – Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #6 TOP OF THE TABLE (6-1) – Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 CATCHPHRASE (3-1) – Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 FIRST CLASS CAT (8-1) – Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 9

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:16 PM ET; Stymie Stakes $150k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 YO DADDY (4-1) – Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 COASTAL MISSION (3-1) – Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 BANK FRENZY (2-1) – Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #7 WORCESTER (9-2) – Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough in reserve for the final furlong.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 5 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:47 PM ET; Busher Stakes $200k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 LIAM IN THE DUST (9-2) – Longshot play of the day. Races competitive with the top contenders. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #4 VOLLEYBALLPRINCESS (8-1) – Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 DREXEL HILL (6-1) – Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #6 FORTUNA MIA (15-1) – Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET; Gotham Stakes $300k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 SAND DEVIL (9-5) – Top pick. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Fits well with this group.
• #4 SACROSANCT (3-1) – Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
• #7 FLOOD ZONE (12-1) – Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 CALLING CARD (6-1) – Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 7 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:49 PM ET ; Allowance Optional Claiming $78k; 1 Mile Dirt; Field of 11 runners

• #8 Quick to Accuse (2-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #1 My Last Mission (4-1): Fringe contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #4 Land D’Oro (5-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 The King Cheek (10-1): Fringe contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 10

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $74k; 6 Furlongs Dirt; Field of 12 runners

• #1 Vekinda (5-2): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 Merica’s Back (9-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #9 Share the Ludt (4-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #3 Roofer (10-1): Fringe contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 9 – 3

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