Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/1/21
Race 1 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 7. 3 Take It Off is a half-sister to Uncle Gregory, finished eighth when last seen in November and makes a drop in class today. 4 Magnificent Mags finished third when last seen in November, leaves from a new stable for the first time and has leading credentials. 8 Jordy Can Tap finished third when last seen in November put on blinkers for just the first time and finishes in the mix. 4 Magnificent Mags to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 2 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 8. 1 Dancing Kiki was fifth when last out in December, has a top jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. 6 Funny Bones Flag finished third when last out in June of 2020, has had excellent workouts of late and finishes amongst the leaders 7 Bonus Baby finished second when last seen in November, jockey selection is a big plus, and on these terms is hard to deny. 7 Bonus Baby to win, Exacta 7-6
Race 3 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 6 1/2 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 9. 2 Tale Of Mist was second when last out in November has had excellent workouts since and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Hooray For Harvey was sixth when last seen in December, has a talented jockey on board, and returns to a more suitable distance. 10 Hurricane Dancer was victorious when last seen in November, debuts for a new stable today and on connections is hard to overlook. 10 Hurricane Dancer to win, Exacta 10-2
Race 4 on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 10. 3 Roma Carpe was fifth when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big help and factors into the equation. 5 Sander’s Empire finished second last time out in December, has had excellent workouts of late, and looks to go one better today. 7 Miss Moon Pie did not race well when last out in September, but debuts for a new stable and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 5 Sander’s Empire to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 5 at Aqueduct on Friday is a one mile in 1/8 starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 8. 2 Advance Notice was fourth when last seen in November, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to overlook. 3 BeachWalker was victorious when last seen in November, debuts for a new stable today, and merits serious consideration. 9 Titan’s Will finished seventh when last seen in December, has a talented rider onboard, and cannot be dismissed. 3 BeachWalker to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 6 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 13. 2 Montauk Daddy finished third when last seen in November, debuts from a new stable today and finishes with the leaders. 4 Victory Built was third when last seen in November, has a talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 6 SpitBall finished second when last seen in November, leaves from a respected stable and holds the leading credentials. 6 SpitBall to win, Exacta 6-4
Race 7 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $82,000 and field of 8. 2 Obsessed did not race well when last seen in November, but has one of the best trainers in the business and on connections cannot be overlooked. 3 Villainous was fifth when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Twelfth Man was fourth when last seen in December, has had excellent workouts of late and merits much respect. 2 Obsessed to win Exacta 2-3
Race 8 on Friday at Aqueduct is the one mile Jerome Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and field of 5. 2 Swill was fourth when last seen in November has a top jockey in the saddle and a drop in grade will help today. 3 Hold The Salsa was victorious when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big help and looks for a double today. 4 Eagle Orb was a winner when last seen in November, moves up in grade today but merits serious consideration. 3 Hold The Salsa to win, Exacta 3-4
The ninth and final race at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 16. 2 Simbasall Trouble finished second when last seen in November leaves from a respected stable and plays a role at the wire. 7 Have A Heart was fourth when last out in December, has had excellent workouts of late and cannot be overlooked today. 11 Devilish Mood was second when last seen in March, makes debut from a new stable today and merits serious consideration. 11 Devilish Mood to win, Exacta 11-7
