The racing action from Aqueduct on Friday features the Central Park Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!
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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis

Aqueduct Picks: Central Park Stakes Analysis (11/07/2025)
Aqueduct Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 11:40 AM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day
- #1 FONZI ANGEL (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #3 CHARTIST (7-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Rosario puts this one in with a chance.
- #6 BASEBALL LADY (8-5): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #2 GRIT N GLITTER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Santana and Hennig team up on this one. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Trifecta: 1/ 3,6/ 2,3,6
Aqueduct Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Allowance $81k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #4 SENEGAL (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #1 KING’S LEAP (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #6 MAJESTIC TIGER (6-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
- #3 CONCORDE SPIRIT (9-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta: 4/ 1,3
Aqueduct Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 BIG AIR (6-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #3 LOOKS FIRST (10-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 HEY COOKIE (9-2): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 AMY’S LIGHT (12-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 3,8
Aqueduct Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 WHAT’S UP BRO (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #8 YO BANANA BOY (5-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Santana and Heath team up on this one.
- #2 NATIONAL IDENTITY (6-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #5 JACKSON HEIGHTS (12-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3,8,2
Aqueduct Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $70k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 SPARKLING MAMA (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
- #6 CREDIT RISK (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 IT’S CAROL’S WAY (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #3 CLARIVIDENTE (6-1): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,6,2
Aqueduct Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Allowance $81k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #9 COACH CASE (7-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner.
- #2 STORMY BIRTHDAY (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
- #7 KING PUCK (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
- #10 BIG TIMER (5-1): Contender. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 9 – 2 – 7 – 10
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 9,2,10
Pick 3 (races 6-8): #9,2,7 with #1 with #8,9,4
Aqueduct Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:39 PM ET; Central Park Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card
- #1 ATTFIELD (7-2): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 HONEY DUTCH (5-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 NOBLE DYNASTY (2-1): Contender. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 JUTLAND (9-2): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1/ 5,3
Aqueduct Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 FRIZZANTE (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #9 WHO’S THE KING (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
- #4 SCAT TU TAP (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 LOU (10-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 8,9,4
Aqueduct Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Stewart Manor Stakes $150k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #3 SWEET MONTREAL (10-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
- #9 CADENZA (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 YAUDACITY (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to kick home late.
- #12 CATALONIA (12-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 3 – 9 – 5 – 12
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3,9,5
Aqueduct Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:09 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $58k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #11 VINTAGE VINO (9-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid.
- #2 FULLY BOOKED (3-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
- #8 REYNOLDS CHANNEL (4-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #6 PROVE (5-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 11 – 2 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #11 at 5-2
Exacta: 11/ 2,6
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