The racing action from Aqueduct on Saturday features the Mother Goose Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!
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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis
Aqueduct Picks: Mother Goose Stakes (11/08/2025)
Aqueduct Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 11:40 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 COLLECT THE DATA (7-5): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs.
- #6 SWEETEST PRINCESS (10-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Can run with these.
- #3 MIDTOWN LIGHTS (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 EMBRACEABLE GAL (9-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #7 at 6-5
Exacta: 7/ 3,1
Pick 3 (races 1-3): #7 with #4,1,3,5 with #2
Aqueduct Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $88k; 6 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.
- #4 BERGEN (6-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Franco puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 LANDING CRAFT (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #3 CYCLONITE (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #5 TUNISIAN SPRING (15-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 4,1,3
Aqueduct Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Dwyer Stakes $200k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #2 DISCO TIME (6-5): Best bet of the card. Should be able to work out a trip. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 TIP TOP THOMAS (2-1): Major Player. Velazquez and Pletcher team up on this one. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #4 STARS AND STRIPES (3-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 CRUDO (6-1): Contender. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 6
The Plays
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2/ 1,4
Aqueduct Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Pumpkin Pie Stakes $150k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 NIC’S STYLE (2-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one.
- #2 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (12-1): Major Player. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #8 WEIGH THE RISKS (9-5): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #6 SCALABLE (5-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,8,6
Aqueduct Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #11 A MOMENT A LOVE (7-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Weaver.
- #8 BELAROSA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 SOUTH PHILLY SLIDE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. The 79 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #10 SWEET RHYTHM (4-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 11 – 8 – 6 – 10
The Plays
Win: #11 at 3-1
Exacta: 11/ 10,6
Aqueduct Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Allowance $88k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 CHILENO (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #1 DREAMLIKE (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #3 WAITLIST (8-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Has been running well enough recently.
- #5 COMMUTED (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6/ 1,5
Aqueduct Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:39 PM ET; Hill Prince Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 NOBLE CONFESSOR (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #8 MAYOR OF MIDNIGHT (9-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #5 SOLEIL VOLANT (10-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 LAZLO (15-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,8,5
Aqueduct Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #12 TRANQUIL SEA (15-1): Longshot play of the day. Top connections on the circuit with Rodriguez and Englehart. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #15 TRUE ADIRONDACKER (8-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 SNICKERY (6-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #14 ROYAL RIDDLE (5-2): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 12 – 15 – 4 – 14
The Plays
Win: #12 at 5-1
Trifecta: 12/ 15,14/ 4,14,15
Aqueduct Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Mother Goose Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 LEMON ZEST (9-2): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Cox.
- #4 OURDAYDREAMINGGIRL (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 DREXEL HILL (7-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #6 FULLY SUBSCRIBED (4-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 9 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3,4,9
Aqueduct Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:09 PM ET; Long Island Stakes $250k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #9 WAY TO BE MARIE (5-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 ALLURING ANGEL (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 IMMENSITUDE (4-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Could wear these ones down late.
- #8 AMBER CASCADE (6-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 7 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 9,6,8
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