Aqueduct Analysis
Today’s analysis.
1.
1 mile; $20,000; clm($12,500); 3up
SMOOTH WIND returns to claiming ranks after running evenly at this distance. He closed to finish third by neck in last
start for a tag.
A ZERO TRAP drew rail after tiring badly versus state-breds in first start off claim. FRENCH TRANSITION closed to finish third versus cheaper going shorter.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A Zero Trap(L),122 | R Dominguez | 7-3-5 | JImperio | 3-1 |
| 3 | Express to Thewest(L),115 | J Garcia | 6-1-5 | Schwartz | 10-1 |
| 4 | Wicked Climb(L),120 | M Luzzi | 10-4-5 | Contessa | 8-1 |
| 1 | a-Saratoga Lulaby(L),115 | A Serpa | 6-4-4 | Persaud | 5-1 |
| 5 | Fregata(L),122 | R Fuentes | 4-4-6 | Toscano | 12-1 |
| 6 | French Transition(L),122 | V Santiago | 3-10-5 | FMartin | 12-1 |
| 7 | Maven(L),115 | L Garcia | 9-11-9 | Arroyo | 30-1 |
| 8 | Artytheonemanparty(L),115 | K Fox | 8-10-6 | Lotruglio | 30-1 |
| 1A | a-Commissioner Chris(L),122 | M Studart | 6-7-5 | Persaud | 5-1 |
| 9 | Smooth Wind(L),122 | A Garcia | 5-3-3 | Quick | 8-5 |
2.
6 fur; $16,000; mdn clm($20,000); 3up(f)
MOON DROP drew the rail after finishing third in both starts since returning to dirt and facing maiden claimers. PIC
NIC ROCK has finished second in both starts since returning to face state-breds. OUT NICE THEM finished second in first start for a tag.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon Drop(L),120 | J Velazquez | 3-3-5 | O’Brien | 3-1 |
| 2 | Kim Karakorum(L),120 | M Studart | 4-6-6 | Odintz | 8-1 |
| 3 | Green Arrows,120 | R Fuentes | x-x-x | Corrao | 15-1 |
| 4 | Jen’s Dream,115 | K Fox | x-x-x | Caetano | 20-1 |
| 5 | Out Nice Them(L),122 | R Dominguez | 2-8-6 | Ritvo | 5-2 |
| 6 | Kaffiend(L),120 | J Espinoza | 7-8-x | Morrison | 5-1 |
| 7 | Picnic Rock(L),120 | A Garcia | 2-2-3 | Barbara | 2-1 |
3.
7 fur; $65,000; 3YO(f)
POKER NIGHT STAKES
MOTHER RUTH stretches out for stakes debut after coming off the pace to win as the favorite last out. LOVE THAT
DANCE was a gate to wire winner while going longer in Maryland Millions Oaks. YES SHES A LADY was an impressive gate to wire winner in all three starts this year.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Underground(L),118 | A Garcia | 3-3-8 | Baffert | 6-1 |
| 2 | Noisy Feet(L),118 | J Lezcano | 4-2-1 | Hills | 8-1 |
| 3 | Yes She’s a Lady(L),122 | J Velazquez | 1-1-1 | Pletcher | 4-1 |
| 4 | Mother Ruth(L),118 | J Castellano | 1-3-1 | Baffert | 5-2 |
| 5 | Lady Alexander(L),122 | D Centeno | 4-1-3 | Alexander | 8-1 |
| 6 | Love That Dance(L),122 | J Bravo | 1-2-3 | Perkins | 8-1 |
| 7 | Cuvee Uncorked(L),118 | D Cohen | 2-1-1 | Walters | 3-1 |
4.
6 fur; $41,000; mdn; 3up(f)
NOT A PEEP shows steady works for seasonal debut. She showed good speed in final start prior to layoff. PRONTO
PRONTO chased the pace while wide and tired in seasonal debut. TOKEN KITTY chased the pace and tired in career debut in June.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big City Woman,120 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Brown | 5-1 |
| 2 | Pronto Pronto(L),120 | A Garcia | 8-4-x | PKelly | 15-1 |
| 3 | Favorite Colors(L),120 | J Lezcano | 2-2-2 | Parisella | 7-2 |
| 4 | Jabbar(L),122 | J Chavez | 3-11-6 | Mcgillycuddy | 8-1 |
| 5 | Seattle Juliette(L),115 | L Garcia | 5-5-2 | JOrtiz | 20-1 |
| 6 | Not a Peep(L),120 | C Velasquez | 6-4-x | Bush | 5-2 |
| 7 | Sparkling T,120 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Schosberg | 10-1 |
| 8 | Pretty Cozzy,120 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | Brown | 6-1 |
| 9 | Token Kitty,122 | J Espinoza | 5-x-x | Baker | 8-1 |
5.
1 1/16m(T); $44,000; mdn; 2YO(f)
WEAK DOLLAR POLICY from excellent first out barn and races with Lasix while working steadily for career debut. BA
WAARA makes turf debut after tiring in slop in career debut. Entrymate IN PERPETUITY had the lead and tired to fourth in career and turf debut. SEA ROAD finished second going shorter in career and turf debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sapphire Mink(L),120 | J Bravo | 3-x-x | Duggan | 6-1 |
| 1 | a-Bawaara(L),120 | D Centeno | 8-x-x | Mclaughlin | 5-1 |
| 2 | b-How Far to Heaven(L),120 | J Lezcano | 4-7-x | CMartin | 9-2 |
| 4 | Pearly Blue(L),120 | A Garcia | 2-5-x | Mott | 7-2 |
| 2B | b-Mordecai Jones(L),120 | J Velazquez | 4-x-x | CMartin | 9-2 |
| 5 | Exiled Princess,120 | D Cohen | x-x-x | Contessa | 12-1 |
| 6 | Sea Road(L),120 | C Velasquez | 2-x-x | Hough | 3-1 |
| 7 | Senada(L),120 | R Dominguez | 7-3-x | Tagg | 4-1 |
| 1A | a-In Perpetuity(L),120 | J Castellano | 4-x-x | Mclaughlin | 5-1 |
| 8 | Joanie Baloney,113 | A Casey | 8-x-x | PKelly | 15-1 |
| 9 | Weak Dollar Policy,120 | A Garcia | x-x-x | Violette | 5-2 |
| 10 | Kind Words(L),120 | R Dominguez | 8-x-x | Albertrani | 7-2 |
| 11 | Thatsallshewrote(L),120 | J Velazquez | 6-2-3 | Pletcher | 4-1 |
6.
6 fur; $43,000; mdn; 2YO(f)
STORMANDAPRAYER had the lead and tired to second as the favorite when returning to face maidens. SEEKING THE
GHOST from good first out barn and shows steady works for career debut. HEARTED races with Lasix for career debut.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whoopty Whoopty(L),120 | J Bravo | 2-x-x | Mott | 2-1 |
| 2 | Smarty Sister,120 | J Velazquez | x-x-x | Lobo | 12-1 |
| 3 | Razzlemedazzleme,120 | D Cohen | x-x-x | Tannuzzo | 30-1 |
| 4 | Somalia,120 | D Centeno | x-x-x | Sciacca | 20-1 |
| 5 | Hearted,120 | R Dominguez | x-x-x | Tagg | 10-1 |
| 6 | Seeking the Ghost,120 | J Castellano | x-x-x | Albertrani | 4-1 |
| 7 | Superior Selection,120 | J Lezcano | 3-x-x | AJerkens | 6-1 |
| 8 | Stormandaprayer(L),120 | A Garcia | 2-4-3 | Toner | 5-1 |
| 9 | Pretty B(L),120 | C Velasquez | 8-2-2 | Hough | 6-1 |
7.
1 ½ miles(T); $150,000; 3up(f)
LONG ISLAND HANDICAP
CRITICISM had the lead and tired to second on very soft turf in the Grade 1 Flower Bowl. She came off the pace to win this race last year. LEMONETTE showed some closing ability in the Grade 1 Yellow Ribbon. TIDAL DANCE makes turf debut after finishing second by head as favorite for new barn.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen of Hearts(L),116 | J Espinoza | 3-3-1 | JJerkens | 6-1 |
| 2 | Dance Pass,112 | R Dominguez | 21-4-2 | Weld | 4-1 |
| 3 | Bubbly Jane(L),116 | J Velazquez | 1-5-1 | Lobo | 6-1 |
| 4 | Tidal Dance(L),112 | A Garcia | 2-4-6 | Hushion | 20-1 |
| 5 | Criticism(L),122 | J Castellano | 2-9-2 | Albertrani | 8-5 |
| 6 | Borrowing Base(L),114 | J Bravo | 5-5-4 | Quick | 15-1 |
| 7 | Lemonette(L),116 | C Velasquez | 7-2-1 | Reed | 3-1 |
8.
6 fur; $22,000; clm($25,000); 3up
SAN NAA cuts back in distance after switching tactics and coming off the pace to finish third. JED GREELEY drew the rail for first start since finishing third this distance in August. FRENCHONIONSOUP came off the pace to break maiden in most recent.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jed Greeley(L),121 | J Castellano | 3-10-4 | Kimmel | 4-1 |
| 2 | Wild Conga(L),118 | D Cohen | 1-4-3 | Badgett | 6-1 |
| 3 | Galan Fete(L),121 | J Lezcano | 5-5-2 | Peitz | 8-1 |
| 4 | Frenchonionsoup(L),120 | C Velasquez | 1-2-7 | Levine | 5-1 |
| 5 | San Naa(L),121 | M Studart | 3-7-2 | Sciacca | 10-1 |
| 6 | Light Fever(L),118 | R Dominguez | 2-1-6 | ADutrow | 3-1 |
| 7 | Forty Third Recon(L),118 | A Garcia | 3-5-3 | Duggan | 10-1 |
| 8 | Country Trick(L),120 | M Luzzi | 1-4-6 | Stoklosa | 10-1 |
| 9 | Mel’s Gold(L),111 | J Garcia | 1-5-10 | Hertler | 20-1 |
| 10 | Driven by Royal(L),118 | R Fuentes | 5-4-8 | Hull | 20-1 |
9.
1 1/16m(T); $42,000; mdn; 3up
BULLSTAR set the pace and tired to fourth as the favorite in last start on turf. RIVER IN THE WOODS stretches out and switches to Dominguez after running evenly in turf debut. SAR
ATOGA STEVE closed to finish third as the favorite versus cheaper going shorter. MILITARY STAR was a beaten favorite in last start at route.
| PN | Horse Wt. | Jockey | Last 3 | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up for Love(L),120 | J Castellano | 5-5-5 | Domino | 5-1 |
| 2 | Military Star(L),120 | C Velasquez | 8-7-4 | Tagg | 6-1 |
| 3 | Urbano(L),120 | J Espinoza | 8-5-7 | Carroll | 30-1 |
| 4 | Majesty’s Pilgrim,122 | M Luzzi | x-x-x | Tschan | 30-1 |
| 5 | Mustang Island,120 | J Bravo | 8-x-x | Clement | 6-1 |
| 6 | River in the Woods(L),120 | R Dominguez | 7-2-x | Baker | 4-1 |
| 7 | Book(L),120 | J Lezcano | 5-4-10 | Callejas | 12-1 |
| 8 | Peterdidit(L),120 | J Velazquez | 10-7-3 | Donk | 10-1 |
| 9 | Bullstar(L),122 | A Garcia | 6-4-2 | Toner | 3-1 |
| 10 | Saratoga Steve(L),120 | R Fuentes | 3-5-4 | Ritvo | 8-1 |
