Aqueduct Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1 1/8m; $60,000; 3upMad Hatter Stakes
UNDERSTATEMENT drew the rail and working well for first start since tiring in the Grade 3 Schaeffer on Preakness Day at Pimlico. SENIORS PRIDE working bullets after finishing third in his last three starts. MORE THAN A REASON stretches out after showing some closing ability in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understatement(L),120 | J Velazquez | 7-5-1 | Pletcher | 1-1 |
| 2 | Dry Martini(L),120 | R Maragh | 6-6-7 | Tagg | 7-2 |
| 3 | Seniors Pride(L),118 | D Cohen | 3-3-3 | Tannuzzo | 8-1 |
| 4 | More Than a Reason(L),120 | E Castro | 6-4-3 | Persaud | 12-1 |
| 5 | Ea(L),118 | C Velasquez | 3-1-5 | RDutrow | 5-2 |
| 6 | General Perfect(L),120 | V Santiago | 7-5-10 | Thompson | 30-1 |
2. 6f; $45,000; mdn spcl wt; 3up
ROYAL STRAIGHT goes turf to dirt and cuts back to sprint for first start since May. AVENGING SPIRIT stalked the pace and finished second in return to dirt. RUMBLING has been a beaten favorite while going longer in his last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vamel(L),115 | J Rodriguez | 7-9-7 | Lotruglio | 50-1 |
| 2 | Royal Straight(L),121 | A Solis | 7-4-3 | JJerkens | 7-2 |
| 3 | The Brush(L),121 | F Jara | 3-6-x | Zito | 10-1 |
| 4 | Blind Hope(L),121 | J Velazquez | 5-x-x | Benzel | 8-1 |
| 5 | Hokusai,121 | D Cohen | x-x-x | Levine | 12-1 |
| 6 | Avenging Spirit(L),121 | J Lezcano | 2-5-3 | Barbara | 8-5 |
| 7 | D’jonnie Angel,121 | J Alvarado | x-x-x | O’Brien | 20-1 |
| 8 | Rumbling(L),121 | R Maragh | 5-2-3 | Albertrani | 5-2 |
3. 5 1/2f; $25,000; cl($14,000); 3up
RAMSGATE came off the pace to win his last three starts and he was claimed last out. THE ZIPSTER steps up in class after a gate to wire victory as the favorite going longer. KILN CREEK closed to finish fourth this level going longer in first off claim.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J J’s Prophet(L),120 | C Hill | 7-3-2 | DeRosa | 15-1 |
| 2 | Kiln Creek(L),113 | J Rodriguez | 4-5-4 | Barker | 12-1 |
| 3 | Aces Mark(L),120 | J Chavez | 1-2-3 | Gullo | 6-1 |
| 4 | Fastus Cactus(L),120 | E Prado | 8-1-4 | RDutrow | 8-5 |
| 5 | Half a Note(L),120 | W Thompson | 1-2-2 | Tasso | 12-1 |
| 6 | One Starry Nite(L),120 | J Valdivia | 5-7-4 | FMartin | 30-1 |
| 7 | The Zipster(L),120 | R Maragh | 1-6-3 | Violette | 4-1 |
| 8 | Lemon Shore(L),120 | A Lezcano | 6-5-6 | Persaud | 50-1 |
| 9 | Ramsgate(L),120 | J Pezua | 1-1-1 | Chatterpaul | 3-1 |
4. 1 1/16m(T); $41,000; mdn spcl wt; 2YO
MORE THAN LUCKY makes turf debut after showing some closing ability in career debut and being claimed. IGOTURBACK ran evenly this distance in only career start on turf. YANKEE KITTEN races with Lasix and working steadily for career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemon Peel(L),120 | S Husbands | 7-2-7 | Ronen | 20-1 |
| 2 | Well Built(L),120 | E Castro | 6-x-x | Weaver | 5-1 |
| 3 | Freud’s Debut(L),120 | C Hill | 7-4-x | Hennig | 6-1 |
| 4 | Burning Shore(L),120 | J Espinoza | 8-x-x | Terranova | 12-1 |
| 5 | Schoolyard Cat(L),120 | E Prado | 4-4-10 | FMartin | 10-1 |
| 6 | Yankee Kitten,120 | D Cohen | x-x-x | Brown | 3-1 |
| 7 | Igoturback(L),120 | A Solis | 6-5-5 | Galluscio | 8-1 |
| 8 | More Than Lucky(L),120 | C Velasquez | 8-x-x | RDutrow | 10-1 |
| 9 | Raffie’s Choice(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-7-x | Ryerson | 7-2 |
| 10 | Spyglass(L),120 | V Santiago | 11-7-x | Donk | 20-1 |
| 11 | Bigger Is Bettor(L),120 | A Lezcano | 8-10-x | Ubillo | 50-1 |
| 12 | Pegasus Papou,120 | J Velazquez | 9-x-x | O’Brien | 15-1 |
| 13 | Marvolo(L),120 | J Espinoza | 5-11-7 | Feron | 50-1 |
| 14 | Pin(L),120 | M Luzzi | 6-5-5 | Bond | 8-1 |
5. 6f; $23,000; mdn cl($35,000); 2YO
IMPRESS THE CHIEF from excellent first out barn and races with Lasix for career debut. STORMY SCOUNDREL races with Lasix and gets Pezua to ride in debut which means he will try to set the pace. APIANUS races with Lasix and working steadily for career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Legacy(L),119 | C Velasquez | 8-5-6 | Rice | 5-1 |
| 2 | Prowler(L),119 | J Chavez | 7-x-x | AJerkens | 5-1 |
| 3 | Magic Jazz(L),119 | J Alvarado | 6-5-4 | Campo | 12-1 |
| 4 | Apianus,119 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Turner | 15-1 |
| 5 | Stormy Scoundrel,119 | J Pezua | x-x-x | Hertler | 15-1 |
| 6 | Hold That Memory(L),119 | A Solis | 10-6-x | Gullo | 15-1 |
| 7 | Rummer(L),119 | J Lezcano | 2-x-x | RDutrow | 5-2 |
| 8 | Impress the Chief,119 | A Lezcano | x-x-x | RDutrow | 8-1 |
| 9 | Robbie’s Turn(L),112 | J Rodriguez | 5-7-7 | Cedano | 50-1 |
| 10 | Purge Bird(L),119 | E Prado | 4-5-2 | Aquilino | 7-2 |
6. 1 1/16m(T); $48,000; alw; 3up
PRETTY BOY FREUD returns to turf after finishing fourth while going shorter last out. SERVA JUGUM drew the rail and cuts back in distance while adding Lasix for US debut. CAUSE I CAN returns to turf after finishing third versus state-breds at Monmouth.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serva Jugum,120 | F Jara | 3-8-2 | McLaughlin | 3-1 |
| 2 | Pretty Boy Freud(L),120 | J Velazquez | 4-10-2 | LO’Brien | 7-2 |
| 3 | Billions Boy(L),119 | E Castro | 9-3-11 | RDutrow | 8-1 |
| 4 | Spa City Fever(L),120 | J Chavez | 6-5-5 | PKelly | 8-1 |
| 5 | Piazza Di Spagna(L),120 | J Valdivia | 7-7-4 | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 6 | Piscitelli(L),119 | A Solis | 7-7-9 | Lewis | 12-1 |
| 7 | Missinglisalewis(L),120 | R Maragh | 7-3-2 | Domino | 5-1 |
| 8 | Chaysen’ Alex(L),120 | C Hill | 1-1-1 | Domino | 15-1 |
| 9 | Yankee Empire(L),120 | E Prado | 7-10-2 | Tagg | 12-1 |
| 10 | Outlaw Man(L),119 | V Santiago | 7-4-1 | Schettino | 6-1 |
| 11 | Raphael Alexandro(L),119 | D Cohen | 1-2-7 | Asmussen | 20-1 |
| 12 | Cause I Can(L),119 | D Cohen | 3-4-3 | Ritvo | 20-1 |
| 13 | Cure the Fever(L),119 | F Jara | 3-2-6 | Merryman | 12-1 |
| 14 | Chairman Now(L),121 | C Velasquez | 1-6-3 | Violette | 12-1 |
| 15 | Loquacious(L),119 | R Maragh | 7-1-3 | Albertrani | 9-2 |
| 16 | Eltish Star(L),120 | J Espinoza | 3-2-4 | POrtiz | 7-2 |
7. 6f; $60,000; 3YO; (f)Foil Stakes
ANGELS IN ARMS switches to Velazquez for local debut after tiring in stakes at Monmouth last out. KID KATE cuts back in distance after tiring to third in the Catinca Stakes in most recent. BABAI BABY drew the rail and working bullets after finishing second in turf debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babai Baby(L),118 | D Cohen | 2-3-2 | Penna | 7-2 |
| 2 | Malibu Legacy(L),118 | F Jara | 9-8-8 | Zito | 30-1 |
| 3 | Simply Spiteful(L),120 | J Rose | 4-5-8 | Trombetta | 10-1 |
| 4 | Dattt Echo(L),118 | R Maragh | 3-3-4 | Hennig | 12-1 |
| 5 | Angels in Arms(L),118 | J Velazquez | 5-1-2 | Ritchey | 12-1 |
| 6 | Kid Kate(L),122 | J Lezcano | 3-1-1 | Brown | 6-5 |
| 7 | Stormandaprayer(L),118 | A Solis | 7-3-4 | Toner | 5-1 |
| 8 | Southern Truth(L),122 | C Velasquez | 1-6-3 | Servis | 8-1 |
8. 1 1/8m; $100,000; 3YODiscovery Handicap
TEAKS NORTH comes in with a bullet work after winning the Big Brown Stakes at Monmouth in return to dirt. NOT ABROAD makes local debut for new barn after finishing second in stakes in last two starts. GOLDEN MOKA pressed the pace ad tired in the Grade 2 Super Derby in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Moka(L),118 | E Razo | 5-1-1 | Lynch | 5-2 |
| 2 | Stormy’s Majesty(L),116 | E Prado | 10-2-1 | Galluscio | 5-1 |
| 3 | Teaks North(L),117 | J Valdivia | 1-5-1 | Sallusto | 7-2 |
| 4 | Overcommunication(L),114 | J Velazquez | 4-2-8 | Pletcher | 10-1 |
| 5 | Not Abroad(L),116 | N Petro | 2-2-4 | Ritvo | 4-1 |
| 6 | Al Muhtasib(L),115 | E Castro | 1-2-1 | McLaughlin | 5-1 |
| 7 | Dominant Jeannes(L),114 | R Maragh | 2-1-2 | Albertrani | 8-1 |
9. 1 1/16m(T); $41,000; mdn spcl wt; 2YO
PRECIOUS METAL has worked steadily after closing to finish third as the favorite in career and turf debut. BIG FEARLESS ran evenly to finish fifth when making turf debut. GREAT PRIVILEGE stretches out after tiring to fourth in turf debut. LIVING RIGHT comes in with a bullet work for turf debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernie the Shoe,120 | F Jara | x-x-x | Tagg | 8-1 |
| 2 | Mighty J,120 | J Espinoza | x-x-x | Schettino | 12-1 |
| 3 | Majestic Raffy(L),120 | A Lezcano | 2-9-x | Aquilino | 8-1 |
| 4 | Great Privilege(L),120 | V Santiago | 4-8-x | McLaughlin | 6-1 |
| 5 | Precious Metal(L),120 | J Lezcano | 3-x-x | Brown | 8-5 |
| 6 | Quiet Power(L),120 | E Prado | 4-8-6 | Bush | 20-1 |
| 7 | Midnight Max(L),120 | C Hill | 8-6-x | Ubillo | 30-1 |
| 8 | Megalithic(L),120 | E Castro | 2-x-x | Weaver | 5-1 |
| 9 | Living Right(L),120 | R Maragh | 4-5-x | Hennig | 12-1 |
| 10 | Harlan’s Point(L),120 | J Alvarado | 5-x-x | Manning | 8-1 |
| 11 | Brothers Outlaw(L),120 | C Hill | 3-4-x | CMartin | 6-1 |
| 12 | Big Fearless(L),120 | J Velazquez | 5-6-x | Pletcher | 6-1 |
| 13 | Polaris Dream(L),120 | J Chavez | 7-x-x | Ice | 20-1 |
| 14 | Rudy Rudy Rudy(L),120 | C Velasquez | 8-6-2 | Rodriguez | 10-1 |
| 15 | Grey Foose(L),120 | J Alvarado | 6-x-x | Contessa | 1-1 |

