Aqueduct analysis
Today’s analysis.
1.
6 fur; $45,000; alw; 3up
REREADTHEFOOTNOTES switches to Dominguez in first start for new barn and since tiring to third as the favorite going longer at Saratoga. AFRIKANER adds blinkers after closing to finish second as the favorite for new barn. HEIR TO THE
STONE makes first start since a gate to wire victory in March.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Please Impress(L),120 | D Centeno | 2-3-7 | Farro | 20-1 |
| 3 | Rereadthefootnotes(L),117 | R Dominguez | 3-1-4 | Hushion | 5-2 |
| 1 | a-Afrikaner(L),120 | J Castellano | 2-1-1 | Rice | 4-1 |
| 4 | Goldispretty(L),120 | D Cohen | 1-1-1 | Jacobson | 10-1 |
| 1A | a-Ziptronic(L),117 | J Castellano | 5-3-3 | Rice | 4-1 |
| 5 | Katskill Bay(L),117 | E Prado | 4-3-2 | Ubillo | 6-1 |
| 6 | Heir to the Stone(L),117 | A Garcia | 1-2-1 | Violette | 2-1 |
| 7 | Strummer(L),120 | E Castro | 6-6-2 | Sciacca | 20-1 |
| 8 | Goodandacceptable,118 | J Velazquez | 7-1-1 | Maydan | 12-1 |
2.
1 mile; $17,000; mdn clm($20,000); 3up
SOUTHERN HERO had a troubled start but then closed to finish third while going shorter for dirt debut. ROYAL LORD goes turf to dirt and cuts back in distance after running evenly last out. NAPKINS ran evenly at this level when returning to route.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dontquityourdayjob(L),122 | V Santiago | 10-9-5 | FMartin | 30-1 |
| 2 | Vamel(L),120 | J Chavez | 4-5-8 | Lotruglio | 15-1 |
| 3 | Royal Lord(L),122 | C Hill | 8-3-5 | Quick | 10-1 |
| 4 | Talking Blues(L),120 | J Samyn | 7-2-2 | Turner | 8-1 |
| 5 | Napkins(L),120 | A Garcia | 5-6-2 | Hennig | 5-1 |
| 6 | Itch(L),120 | J Espinoza | 6-3-3 | Ronen | 10-1 |
| 7 | Southern Hero(L),120 | J Velazquez | 3-4-4 | Lobo | 5-2 |
| 8 | Magnificent Max(L),120 | R Dominguez | 5-5-3 | Maker | 2-1 |
| 9 | Bindle Stick(L),120 | M Luzzi | 2-6-7 | Dunham | 10-1 |
3.
6 fur; $43,000; mdn; 3up
GOSHAWK races with Lasix and shows good works while preparing for career debut. MADISON RIVER drew the rail and races with Lasix while working steadily for debut. PRINCE
OMAR cuts back in distance while working well for seasonal debut for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison River,120 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | AJerkens | 3-1 |
| 2 | Goshawk,120 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Brown | 4-1 |
| 3 | Battle Mountain,113 | J Davis | x-x-x | Dunham | 20-1 |
| 4 | Viable(L),120 | C Hill | 5-11-11 | Hertler | 8-1 |
| 5 | Prince Omar(L),122 | J Velazquez | 8-9-x | Zito | 4-5 |
4.
1 1/16m(T); $25,000; clm($16,000); 3up
BON MARIE retains Dominguez after coming off the pace to win as the favorite in last three starts. CHAMPAGNE
BRUNCH set the pace and tired to second at this distance and level when returning to turf. MIDWATCH set the pace and tired to fourth this distance at The Meadowlands. Entrymate NKOSI
REIGNS has finished second in last two starts.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Can’t Refuse(L),112 | J Davis | 6-6-6 | Persaud | 30-1 |
| 1 | a-Midwatch(L),119 | E Prado | 4-12-1 | Jacobson | 6-1 |
| 3 | Ballast(L),119 | J Castellano | 2-8-2 | Contessa | 3-1 |
| 4 | Bobby Sands(L),119 | M Luzzi | 6-4-2 | Hanford | 15-1 |
| 5 | Riptide(L),119 | R Rodriguez | 6-7-1 | JImperio | 20-1 |
| 6 | Stepaside(L),119 | A Garcia | 7-5-2 | Weaver | 9-2 |
| 7 | Champagne Brunch(L),119 | J Lezcano | 2-7-8 | Dalessandro | 12-1 |
| 8 | Mask and Wig(L),119 | J Velazquez | 5-5-7 | Tagg | 6-1 |
| 9 | Ungi Blanc(L),119 | J Bermudez | 5-5-4 | Mena | 50-1 |
| 10 | Bon Marie(L),120 | R Dominguez | 1-1-1 | ADutrow | 4-1 |
| 11 | Kettle Two(L),119 | E Castro | 6-9-4 | Baker | 20-1 |
| 12 | Hay Prince(L),119 | D Cohen | 6-3-4 | Campo | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Nkosi Reigns(L),119 | D Cohen | 2-2-2 | Jacobson | 6-1 |
5.
1 mile; $17,000; clm($10,000); 3up
LOHAD drops to lowest claiming level of career and gets Dominguez to ride after tiring badly in the slop for new barn. SNOW COUNTRY drops in class for local debut and seeks third consecutive victory. TOP LEADER chased the pace and tired to fourth at this distance and level.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mastermind(L),112 | J Davis | 3-7-4 | Creary | 20-1 |
| 3 | Triple Honor(L),111 | J Garcia | 3-1-7 | Sedlacek | 6-1 |
| 4 | Duke of de Buqe(L),112 | A Peralta | 8-8-6 | DeMola | 50-1 |
| 5 | Snow Country(L),118 | A Arroyo | 1-1-4 | Walder | 3-1 |
| 6 | Lohad(L),117 | R Dominguez | 7-6-10 | Asmussen | 4-1 |
| 1 | a-Distant Point(L),119 | J Espinoza | 5-7-8 | Contessa | 7-2 |
| 1A | a-Four Star Bo(L),117 | J Espinoza | 5-3-3 | Contessa | 7-2 |
| 7 | Press Only(L),119 | J Bermudez | 5-10-6 | Gullo | 10-1 |
| 8 | Stargleam(L),117 | D Cohen | 1-7-1 | Badgett | 8-1 |
| 9 | Top Leader(L),119 | A Garcia | 4-3-4 | Ryerson | 6-1 |
6.
6 fur; $17,000; clm($12,500); 3up
ADGER drops in class and switches to Dominguez after finishing fourth at The Meadowlands this distance. MAY DAY
NOW came off the pace to defeat conditioned claimers at Philadelphia two back. GOLD CLOSE TO HOME drops in class for first start since finishing fourth in June.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Skyebay(L),121 | R Rodriguez | 7-9-7 | Tesher | 30-1 |
| 1 | a-Karakorum On Black(L),118 | E Castro | 4-4-5 | Odintz | 12-1 |
| 3 | May Day Now(L),118 | J Castellano | 7-1-10 | Contessa | 2-1 |
| 1A | a-Karakorum Tornado(L),121 | M Studart | 6-8-8 | Odintz | 12-1 |
| 4 | Golden Caesar(L),121 | J Espinoza | 5-4-7 | PKelly | 15-1 |
| 5 | Gold Close to Home(L),121 | J Chavez | 4-3-1 | Gullo | 6-1 |
| 6 | Remarkable Storm(L),118 | J Lezcano | 6-8-6 | Parisella | 10-1 |
| 7 | Moose Man(L),118 | D Cohen | 3-3-6 | SKlesaris | 7-2 |
| 8 | Knife and Fork(L),121 | C Hill | 7-7-10 | Quick | 20-1 |
| 9 | Adger(L),118 | R Dominguez | 4-5-8 | Asmussen | 4-1 |
| 10 | Mr. Serious(L),114 | J Davis | 9-2-4 | Persaud | 20-1 |
7.
1 1/16m(T); $39,000; clm($35,000); 3up
FOREVER MY FRIEND drew the rail and drops in class after showing some closing ability at Saratoga. ADAGIO switches to Dominguez after coming off the pace to win last two starts. Entrymate OPTIMER has come off the pace to win his last four starts. BIG STICK was a beaten favorite in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Forever My Friend(L),119 | J Chavez | 5-7-6 | Stoklosa | 12-1 |
| 3 | Rogue Victory(L),119 | E Castro | 10-10-2 | Weaver | 8-1 |
| 1 | a-Adagio(L),122 | R Dominguez | 1-1-1 | RDutrow | 3-1 |
| 4 | Imperial River(L),120 | D Cohen | 1-7-4 | Bush | 20-1 |
| 5 | Big Jerome(L),119 | E Prado | 3-9-3 | Hills | 6-1 |
| 6 | Parc des Princes(L),120 | J Castellano | 1-6-3 | Lobo | 8-1 |
| 7 | Urban Flight(L),119 | J Lezcano | 5-1-6 | Violette | 15-1 |
| 8 | Inside Zone(L),119 | C Hill | 5-2-2 | Volk | 10-1 |
| 9 | O’Kid(L),120 | E Trujillo | 1-5-1 | Albertrani | 6-1 |
| 1A | a-Optimer(L),120 | R Rodriguez | 1-1-1 | RDutrow | 3-1 |
| 10 | Big Stick(L),119 | A Garcia | 6-7-1 | Mclaughlin | 5-1 |
| 11 | Lemon Shore(L),112 | A Serpa | 2-7-7 | Persaud | 20-1 |
8.
1 mile; $65,000; 3up
HALF HIGH STAKES
SOLAR FLARE debuts for new barn after finishing third in the Grade 3 Salvador Mile in July. MORE THAN A REASON stretches out after finishing second in starter handicap in the slop last Wednesday. DA’ TARA will be the main speed of the race and scratched Saturday for this spot.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Glittermore(L),118 | J Espinoza | 2-2-4 | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 2 | Gold Trippi(L),123 | A Garcia | 2-2-9 | Hough | 3-1 |
| 3 | Da’ Tara(L),120 | J Velazquez | 3-8-7 | Zito | 6-1 |
| 4 | Eddie C.(L),120 | D Cohen | 5-1-4 | Grove | 15-1 |
| 5 | Solar Flare(L),123 | R Dominguez | 3-1-5 | ADutrow | 7-5 |
| 6 | Timber Reserve(L),120 | J Castellano | 3-7-6 | Kimmel | 8-1 |
| 7 | More Than a Reason(L),118 | E Prado | 2-1-2 | Persaud | 5-1 |
9.
1 1/16m(T); $20,000; mdn cl($25,0); 3up(f)
CHICK IN SLACKS returns to turf for route debut. She closed to finish fourth in last start on grass. TOP MAST faces maiden claimers for the first time after tiring badly when adding blinkers. CRIMSON TEMPEST removes the blinkers for return to turf and first off claim. UPPER GULCH drops in class after tiring to be beaten three lengths.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Deonzion(L),115 | A Peralta | 7-5-4 | Pringle | 50-1 |
| 3 | Crimson Tempest(L),120 | R Fuentes | 4-2-3 | Toscano | 12-1 |
| 4 | Swing Street,113 | J Davis | x-x-x | Ubillo | 20-1 |
| 1 | a-Southern Princess(L),120 | J Rivera | 3-8-8 | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 5 | First Feat(L),120 | D Cohen | 6-5-3 | SKlesaris | 5-1 |
| 6 | Upper Gulch(L),122 | J Samyn | 5-9-6 | PKelly | 5-2 |
| 7 | Cute Z Gaitor(L),115 | A Serpa | 8-7-9 | Rowan | 50-1 |
| 8 | Chick in Slacks(L),120 | J Chavez | 7-4-4 | Turner | 3-1 |
| 9 | Perils of Pauline(L),120 | J Castellano | 7-x-x | Tagg | 10-1 |
| 10 | Top Mast(L),120 | R Dominguez | 10-9-7 | Albertrani | 6-1 |
| 11 | Margaro(L),113 | J Garcia | 10-7-x | Sciacca | 30-1 |
| 12 | World Express(L),120 | C Hill | 5-8-3 | Schettino | 20-1 |
| 13 | Watch Smartly(L),122 | A Garcia | 5-5-2 | Ribaudo | 9-2 |
| 14 | Previous Pleasure(L),122 | M Luzzi | 3-5-5 | Tesher | 30-1 |
| 15 | In Spite Of(L),120 | J Velazquez | 7-6-3 | Gyarmati | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-As Promised(L),122 | J Espinoza | 6-6-3 | Contessa | 12-1 |
