A poor Sunday for the Conductor at Aqueduct was a frustrating end to a solid week. A few days off has the Conductor itching to get back in the cockpit, and thankfully Thursday is finally here. Let’s get the train moving in the right direction. Skip.

Race 5: 1 Mile. F.Alw 50000s

#8 Destine to Race (6/1) – This filly’s last race off a year layoff on the turf at Saratoga can be ignored. She switches back to the dirt today and her 2023 dirt form in Kentucky makes her the one to beat in the Conductor’s opinion. The Linda Rice barn is regaining form this meet and the Conductor sees Destine to Race firing a peak effort.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OClm 50000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #12 Scat Tu Tap (12/1) – The Conductor loved this gelding’s last race and is annoyed he drew the 12 post today. Last time he was a bit bothered start, 3-wide on the 1st turn, uncovered on the backstretch, 3-wide 2nd turn and never quit. That race was much better than it looks on paper and he gets a rider upgrade to Dylan Davis today. Hopefully Dylan can for some magic despite the outside draw.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#10 Pretty Liza (10/1) – Another horse the Conductor likes with an annoying outside post. This filly’s debut 2nd at Saratoga last time impressed the Conductor. She was rank early, in tight and checked sharply on backstretch. She fought Saez on the turn, still ran well for 2nd. Pretty Liza should take a massive step forward today with that race under her belt.

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