The racing action from Aqueduct on Sunday features the Pebbles Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!
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Aqueduct Full Card Analysis
Aqueduct Picks: Pebbles Stakes (11/16/2025)
Aqueduct Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 MOMENTUM FILES (4-5): Prime Win Player. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 KAVANAUGH (7-2): Underneath. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
- #5 PARTY WITH SMARTY (10-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #6 SEQUENTIAL (6-1): Underneath. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 4-5
Exacta: 1/2,5
Aqueduct Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #2 INONIT (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #6 METATRON (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #8 GOOD COP (5-2): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #1 SMALLCHANGEGEEP (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Davis and Ryerson team up on this one.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 8 – 1
The Plays
Win: #2 at 8-1
Exacta Box: 2,6,8
Aqueduct Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Pebbles Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 IT AIN’T TWO (12-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #6 PEAK HYPE (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 LOVE YOU ANYWAY (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 PARADISE CITY (4-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Joseph.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-1
Trifecta: 2/6,4/1,4,6
Aqueduct Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $90k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #8 V CRUIZER (8-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #12 WHITTINGTON PARK (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #13 TOP GUN ROCKET (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able find the right setup.
- #4 STARSHIP TITAN (7-2): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 12 – 13 – 4
The Plays
Win: #8 at 8-1
Trifecta: 8/12,13/4,12,13
Aqueduct Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 FIGHTFORALLEGIANCE (4-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #5 GULFY (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #1 CREDIT HISTORY (3-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 OTTINHO (5-2): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Franco and Brown team up on this one.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 1 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 4-1
Trifecta: 6/5,1/1,2,5
Aqueduct Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:39 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #5 CHANNEL CHECK (15-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #7 TIGHT LINE (6-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 ELLESMERE ISLAND (3-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 BIG MAGIC (5-2): Contender. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-1
Trifecta: 5/7,4/1,4,7
Daily Double (races 6-7): #5,7,4 with #7
Aqueduct Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Forever Together Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #7 OVERSUBSCRIBED (6-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 NICE AS PIE (5-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #4 MALLEYMOO (6-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #8 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (3-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 8
The Plays
Win: #7 at 1-1
Exacta: 7/2,4
Aqueduct Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $90k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 ALL CLASS (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #8 WITH THE ANGELS (6-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 TOP GUN GIRL (12-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #6 ROSWELL (9-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #7 at 7-2
Exacta: 7/8,2
Aqueduct Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:09 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $88k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #8 BOBBY JEAN (15-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
- #6 CYNANE (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 BOBBY M’S GIRL (15-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 TRAIL OF GOLD (9-2): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 8 – 6 – 5 – 9
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-1
Trifecta: 8/6,5/5,6,9
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