Aqueduct Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1. 1m&70yds; $39,000; clm($35,000); 3up
CRAFTY BEAR has speed, draws the rail, stretches out from sprint to two turns; has won going long. DESERT FALCON rallied to handy score at Meadowlands, was claimed, steps up; has winning ways. FERENTZ drops for winning trainer-jockey combo.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Crafty Bear(L),120 | A Napravnik | 3-3-3 | Trombetta | 2-1 |
| 1 | a-Regents Ridge(L),120 | A Garcia | 3-2-5 | Autrey | 3-1 |
| 2 | b-Desert Falcon(L),120 | C Hill | 1-1-3 | Kazamias | 4-1 |
| 1A | a-Ferentz(L),120 | D Cohen | 4-3-2 | Autrey | 3-1 |
| 4 | Forever My Friend(L),120 | C Velasquez | 3-5-7 | Stoklosa | 15-1 |
| 5 | Dragon Fi(L),115 | A Serpa | 5-4-3 | JImperio | 12-1 |
| 2B | b-Bullet Rain(L),120 | C Hill | 1-1-2 | Kazamias | 4-1 |
| 6 | Mr. Unstoppable(L),120 | J Lezcano | 1-3-4 | Schosberg | 7-2 |
| 7 | Repenthouse(L),120 | F Jara | 4-7-7 | Arroyo | 12-1 |
2. 6 fur; $30,000; mdn clm($60,000); 2YO(f)
RAZZLEMEDAZZLEME bid to take lead in stretch, missed by half-length. LADY OF SONG steady series of works for debut. CHEERS DARLING comes from good first-out barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kittylicious(L),118 | C Velasquez | 4-4-6 | Sciacca | 5-1 |
| 2 | Sonnys Lady,117 | J Chavez | x-x-x | Contessa | 6-1 |
| 3 | A Saint Among Us,119 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Jacobson | 15-1 |
| 4 | Tonigail,119 | A Garcia | x-x-x | Blacker | 12-1 |
| 5 | Little Miss Macho,119 | A Bisono | x-x-x | Sallusto | 8-1 |
| 6 | Razzlemedazzleme(L),119 | D Cohen | 3-7-x | Tannuzzo | 3-1 |
| 7 | Lady of Song,117 | J Lezcano | x-x-x | Levine | 4-1 |
| 8 | Graceful Moment,110 | L Garcia | x-x-x | Mattis | 30-1 |
| 9 | Cheers Darling,119 | A Napravnik | x-x-x | Trombetta | 7-2 |
3. 6 fur; $16,000; clm($10,000); 3up(f)
THENPUTITBACK was claimed for 14G, drops in for 10G; has early lick. IBERIAN GATE missed by neck at Big M, drops notch. MAGGIE’S MIRACLE set pace vs. similar field, tired; gets positive jockey switch.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Iberian Gate(L),119 | C Velasquez | 2-4-10 | Rice | 2-1 |
| 3 | Aegean Breeze(L),120 | M Studart | 6-3-3 | Odintz | 10-1 |
| 4 | Royal Vessel(L),119 | C Hill | 4-3-4 | FMartin | 12-1 |
| 1 | a-Flame Throwin Suzi(L),119 | J Espinoza | 6-5-5 | Contessa | 7-2 |
| 5 | Kiara,119 | P Fragoso | 2-1-1 | JOrtiz | 10-1 |
| 6 | Thenputitback(L),120 | D Cohen | 5-1-2 | Autrey | 4-1 |
| 7 | Maggie’s Miracle(L),116 | A Serpa | 5-1-4 | Galluscio | 15-1 |
| 8 | Ed’s Princess(L),120 | O Bocachica | 6-8-9 | Lotruglio | 30-1 |
| 9 | She’s Smokin Hot(L),119 | A Bisono | 1-3-1 | Englehart | 8-1 |
| 10 | Divorce Court(L),120 | F Jara | 7-7-3 | Lostritto | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Sister’s Speed(L),119 | A Napravnik | 3-5-3 | Contessa | 7-2 |
4. 6 fur; $22,000; clm($25,000); 3up
BACHHAUS missed by head for 40G at Woodbine, drops in for 25G. CIRES chased pace, settled for second in similar spot. BOLD VINDICATION flashed speed going long on turf, cuts back to dirt sprint; blinkers on.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cires(L),120 | C Velasquez | 2-5-8 | Brown | 7-5 |
| 2 | Itch(L),115 | J Davis | 3-3-6 | Ronen | 20-1 |
| 3 | Beyond Challenge,121 | F Jara | 12-6-8 | Morrison | 30-1 |
| 4 | Carter’s Store(L),120 | N DeSouza | 4-1-3 | Contessa | 10-1 |
| 5 | Pewter(L),116 | A Serpa | 5-4-2 | Bond | 4-1 |
| 6 | San Naa(L),121 | M Studart | 10-3-7 | Toscano | 12-1 |
| 7 | Marscaponi(L),121 | A Napravnik | 5-5-7 | Ubillo | 20-1 |
| 8 | Bold Vindication(L),120 | C Hill | 11-7-2 | Gullo | 8-1 |
| 9 | Driven by Royal(L),120 | E Lopez | 6-7-5 | Hull | 20-1 |
| 10 | Bachhaus(L),120 | D Cohen | 3-5-5 | Duggan | 5-1 |
5. 6 fur; $30,000; clm($20,000); 3up
SENECA SUMMER flashed speed in slop, ran fourth in local debut after winning three straight at Delaware. WOLFSON came off layoff to romp for 10G, steps up to 20G. BANKING HOLIDAY missed by neck as even-money favorite, was claimed, steps up.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Madison(L),120 | A Napravnik | 7-4-2 | Contessa | 6-1 |
| 2 | Mr. Dr. Professor(L),119 | N DeSouza | 6-3-6 | Alvarez | 30-1 |
| 3 | Seneca Summer(L),121 | D Cohen | 4-1-1 | Autrey | 2-1 |
| 4 | Chernobyl’s Hero(L),118 | M Studart | 7-8-6 | Odintz | 20-1 |
| 5 | Wolfson(L),120 | C Velasquez | 1-9-5 | Jacobson | 3-1 |
| 6 | Hubbard(L),120 | R Rodriguez | 7-3-2 | Coffey | 12-1 |
| 7 | Natural Speed(L),118 | O Bocachica | 6-2-5 | Arroyo | 12-1 |
| 8 | Straight Romance(L),115 | J Davis | 9-3-5 | Ferraro | 20-1 |
| 9 | Banking Holiday(L),118 | A Bisono | 2-7-4 | Ramos | 5-1 |
| 10 | The Vin Man(L),115 | A Serpa | 5-2-3 | Ubillo | 10-1 |
6. 6 fur; $41,000; mdn; 3up
NEARLY THERE ran fourth in debut on Dec. 2; faces suspect field. RULING DECISION has been closing vs. NY-bred maiden claimers; steps up against special weights. MR. GRIEVANCE showed speed in only start, which was more than year ago.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicktowaga,121 | P Fragoso | x-x-x | Winney | 15-1 |
| 2 | Ruling Decision(L),121 | J Samyn | 3-3-2 | Sedlacek | 6-1 |
| 3 | Personal Worth(L),121 | C Hill | 4-6-4 | Figueroa | 10-1 |
| 4 | Regal Coyote(L),121 | J Velazquez | 6-2-5 | Duggan | 3-1 |
| 5 | Nearly There(L),121 | A Garcia | 4-x-x | Conway | 6-1 |
| 6 | Navajo Spirit(L),122 | G Richards | 9-11-10 | Chin | 50-1 |
| 7 | Fishing With Lance,117 | J Davis | x-x-x | Pedersen | 20-1 |
| 8 | Mr. Grievance(L),121 | C Velasquez | 4-x-x | Asmussen | 5-1 |
| 9 | Explosive Rocket,121 | A Bisono | x-x-x | Sallusto | 12-1 |
| 10 | Shealinator(L),121 | J Castellano | 8-5-x | Bush | 8-1 |
| 11 | Gold for Peace(L),121 | O Bocachica | 2-7-x | Smalios | 15-1 |
| 12 | Classroom Legend(L),121 | A Napravnik | 9-4-x | Contessa | 15-1 |
7. 6 fur; $43,000; alw; 3up
FIDDLER’S PATRIOT set pace goIng mile as 7-5 choice, cuts back to six furlongs. PUREGOODNISS usually picks up a check. JUSTIN P has decent late kick and gets blinkers on.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mel’s Gold(L),114 | J Davis | 8-1-5 | Hertler | 30-1 |
| 2 | Estimator(L),120 | O Bocachica | 3-1-3 | Grusmark | 15-1 |
| 3 | Next Day(L),119 | D Cohen | 2-2-1 | Persaud | 15-1 |
| 4 | Won Great Classic(L),119 | C Hill | 11-7-4 | Brown | 15-1 |
| 5 | Fiddlers Patriot(L),122 | J Castellano | 4-1-2 | Weaver | 2-1 |
| 6 | Mr. Enrico,119 | J Samyn | 9-9-1 | POrtiz | 20-1 |
| 7 | Justin P(L),120 | S Husbands | 3-5-6 | Pringle | 10-1 |
| 8 | Puregoodniss(L),119 | C Velasquez | 2-4-2 | JImperio | 3-1 |
| 9 | Temore(L),120 | A Napravnik | 3-7-6 | Ubillo | 7-2 |
| 10 | Extinguish(L),119 | F Jara | 12-6-5 | Duggan | 8-1 |
8. 6 fur; $45,000; alw; 3up(f)
LA CONCERTO crushed decent field last out Oct. 28; runs well fresh. KISSA MELISSA ran into buzzsaw finishing third as favorite. INDIAN DELIGHT returned from layoff, made strong middle move before tiring.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a-Kissa Melissa(L),121 | J Castellano | 3-2-3 | Friedman | 5-2 |
| 2 | Claudette’s Call(L),120 | J Chavez | 1-4-4 | Contessa | 20-1 |
| 3 | Lion’s Terms(L),120 | J Velazquez | 3-3-1 | Levine | 6-1 |
| 1A | a-Spina(L),120 | C Velasquez | 3-7-1 | Friedman | 5-2 |
| 4 | La Concerto(L),122 | A Garcia | 1-4-1 | Asmussen | 8-5 |
| 5 | Singing My Song(L),116 | J Davis | 1-5-9 | Terranova | 20-1 |
| 6 | Indian Delight(L),121 | D Cohen | 5-2-4 | Duggan | 7-2 |
| 7 | Wicked Beauty(L),121 | N DeSouza | 7-4-9 | Ronen | 30-1 |
| 8 | Shopit(L),121 | A Napravnik | 4-6-2 | SJerkens | 12-1 |
9. 1m&70yds; $46,000; alw; 3up
SAGINAW won his last two by length of stretch in slop. PRETTY BOY FREUD set pace, just missed in NY-bred stakes. WRITINGONTHEWALL working well for first start since July 2008; showed some promise before that. AFRIKANER tries two turns for first time; could be one to catch.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a-Good Prospect(L),120 | A Garcia | 4-4-7 | Rice | 4-1 |
| 2 | Rodeo Hand(L),120 | P Fragoso | 5-6-8 | Dunham | 20-1 |
| 1A | a-Afrikaner(L),120 | A Garcia | 5-2-2 | Rice | 4-1 |
| 3 | Typhoon Tycoon(L),120 | O Bocachica | 6-5-9 | Fisher | 30-1 |
| 4 | Writingonthewall(L),120 | J Lezcano | 1-6-2 | CMartin | 3-1 |
| 5 | Saginaw(L),122 | J Castellano | 1-1-2 | Brown | 5-2 |
| 6 | Stormy Success(L),120 | J Chavez | 5-6-7 | Toscano | 20-1 |
| 7 | Princeofproximity(L),114 | J Davis | 4-1-6 | Coffey | 30-1 |
| 8 | Pretty Boy Freud(L),119 | J Velazquez | 2-3-3 | LO’Brien | 7-2 |
| 9 | Prince Dubai(L),120 | R Fuentes | 8-12-5 | Gyarmati | 30-1 |
| 10 | Rises the Phoenix(L),120 | N Alvarado | 2-5-4 | Conway | 8-1 |
