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Aqueduct: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Thursday, December 3rd

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Well, if Gulfstream Wednesdays are going to go like that, the Conductor may keep the train out of Florida. Nothing like a little hole to start the week to sharpen the axe. To Aqueduct we go. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 80k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #12 Dreams of Tomorrow (6/1) – 3rd off the layoff and switching back to turf, his lone turf effort was a very strong 4th in a key race at Keeneland. He has enough early speed to work out a trip from the 12 post.

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Race 7: 1 Mile. Clm 20000

#1/1A Felix in Fabula/Flowers for Lisa (6/1) – Both the entries are dropping in class and have the numbers to win beat this field on a good day.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) S.Alw 72000n1x

#10 On the Couch (4/1) – Ignore the last race at Aqueduct on a sloppy track, his prior two turf efforts were very strong closing into slow paces.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 25000

#6 Remoane (4/1) – She took a big step forward last time at Aqueduct when she dropped to this level. She ran behind a odds on favorite who is far superior to anyone in this group.

Aqueduct: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Sunday, November 22

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North Dakota at 8/1 at Aqueduct was the highlight of Saturday for the Conductor. We still need a big Sunday to end the racing week. Let’s Ride.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.Alw 72000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Matty’s Express (6/1) – 2nd off a short layoff today, he set a quick pace last time and held on for a good 3rd at this level. He gets a major rider upgrade today and the Conductor is hoping connections are smart enough to use the same tactics as last time. There is no other speed in the race, and he has a major chance to wire them.

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Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Outer Turf) F.S.Alw 72000n1x

#1 Mike’s Girl (8/1) – The favorites look tough in here, but this girl catches the Conductor’s eye. Ignore here last race off a long layoff and a sloppy track and she fits in here. She will be able to save ground and will have a hot pace to run at late.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. S. New York Stallion Series Stakes

#7 Sadie Lady (7/2) – Her two efforts this summer at Belmont were disappointing, but she’s had some time off and gets back to Aqueduct where she runs her best. She has a nice outside draw and has a significant early pace advantage over this field.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.MC 40000

#10 My Lips Are Sealed (6/1) – Returning off a long layoff and dropping in class for strong connections, the Conductor likes her work tab. Her breeding suggests she’ll step forward on the grass and she has upside in a field of mostly proven losers.

Aqueduct: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Saturday, November 21

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Aqueduct time, Let’s Ride.

Race 7: 1 1/17 Mile. (Outer Turf) Clm 30000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 K. K. Ichikawa (6/1) – He ran ok closing into a moderate pace last time and had a strong gallop out. The extra 1/16 of a mile will help him today and Rosario takes the mount for Nevin, who he rarely rides for.

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Race 8: 6 Furlongs. S.Alw 72000n1x

#8 Riken (6/1) – #7 Saratoga Pal (8/5) is clearly the one to beat in here, but the Conductor likes this gelding as the best of the speed. He has a strong early pace advantage in here and you can throw out his last race on a sloppy track. He’ll be the one to catch turning for home.

Race 9: 1 3/8 Mile. (Turf) G3 Red Smith Stakes

#8 Ziyad (9/2) – He didn’t have the easiest of trips last time parked wide behind a slow pace and still finished well. He had been facing much stronger across the pond and should improve in his 2nd start in the US.

#5 North Dakota (10/1) – Also exiting the Sycamore Stakes, he was stuck on the rail in the stretch. He would have been right there with a clean trip and he continues to progress.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Outer Turf) S.MC 40000

#7 Open Lengths (10/1) – His debut was rained off the turf along with his last and he had a sloppy track effort in between. He will finally get a chance on the surface he was meant for today and he adds blinkers. In an open race, he has upside.

Aqueduct: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Friday, November 20

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Should we whack the late pick 4 at Aqueduct passengers? I think we shall, multiple times. Skip.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.S.OC 40000n2x

#11 Speightstown Gal (6/1) – An 11 horse dirt sprint is just what the Ductor ordered on a Friday. This girl broke her maiden in the mud and has been narrowly missing on turf ever since. She has the early speed to put herself in a good position early and the dirt may move her up.

#1 Miss Jimmy (8/1) – This filly loves to win and is 5/6 at 6 furlongs. She would be in the 4/1 range with top connections, but with a low % rider she’ll likely stay around her morning line. That’s a type of horse the Conductor will always use.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Outer Turf) Clm 35000n3L

*Looney Bin Bomb of the Day #7 Scoreswhenhewants (30/1) – Stretching out and switching to turf off a long layoff, his turf routes fit with this group. Granted he’s switching to a much weaker barn, but you’ll be compensated by the price. He can light up the trifecta.

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#9 Kid Mercury (10/1) – Another interesting price, he’s dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time and shortening in distance. Franco is 2/5 with a +$1.32 ROI teaming up with Motion in the last 60 days.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 82000n1x

#5 Eye of a Soldier (4/1) – She’s run well in every start this year, including a good 3rd last time after setting a quick pace. She’s still learning and is versatile.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 16000n2L

*Force Feed Friday Whack of the Day #14 Tripp Road (12/1) – You must include #6 Well Brush Mytooth (5/1) in the Linda Rice barn for the first time, but this filly will be a much tastier price. She stumbled at the break last time at Aqueduct and was then up close to the pace going a mile. Turning back to a sprint today, she’ll be finishing strong, and her numbers fit with this group.

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Aqueduct: Late Pick 4 Key Horses for Thursday, November 19

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Let’s pick up where we left off Sunday at Aqueduct. Let’s Ride.

Race 7: 1 Mile. OC 62500n2x

*Throat Shot Thursday Whack of the Day #8 Chilly in Charge (15/1) – The Conductor will key this colt in the exacta and trifecta. He’s very consistent on dirt and has proven he can win routing. Exiting a sprint, he’ll be in a good position early, up close to what looks to be a moderate pace.

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Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#1 Kitten by the Sea (7/2) – Throw out her last race that got rained off the turf at Aqueduct, she’s clearly the one to beat in the Conductor’s opinion.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) Alw 82000n1x

#10 Godlovesasinner (15/1) – He draws a tough post, but at a monster price the Conductor will be using him. He’s in his best form and ran a huge 3rd last time at 47/1. God does love the Conductor!

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

#6 Freedom Force (7/2) – He pressed the pace vs miles tougher last time and drops back to a proper level today. He’s by far the one to beat.

#12 Number One Dillon (10/1) – Taking a class plunge as well, his race 3 back beats this field. He could surprise this group.

#8 Dangerous Edge (5/1) – A first time gelding for strong connections, you must be weary of him.

Wind Pipe Whack Wednesday: The Conductor’s Plays at Aqueduct

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Horses competing in a race at Aqueduct Racetrack with jockeys in colorful silks.

Nothing like holiday racing. Avoiding your “normal” family with a glass of stew in the basement and firing away on ponies and football/basketball with your degenerate cousins and uncles. Beautiful day at Aqueduct indeed, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. MC 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Bobbyfromthepalm (8/1) – He took money at the windows in his debut vs tougher at Saratoga. 1st off the claim for George Weaver, he’s working well and stretches out to a route for the first time.

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Race 2: 1 Mile. F.Clm 10000

#4 Princess Victoria (3/1) – This mare pressed a hot pace vs tougher last time. Third off the layoff today and dropping in class, the Conductor loves her.

Race 3: 1 Mile. F.S.OC 40000n2x

#5 Riot Worthy (15/1) – She’s unlikely to win, but there will be a highly contested lead in this race. She will get a favorable trip and the Conductor will key her in 2nd and 3rd at a big number.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. (OFF Turf) S.MC 40000

#7 Hudson Overpass (7/2) – He has a strong early pace edge over this group.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 32000

#4 Science Fiction (6/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks and getting a rider upgrade to Alvarado, she loves the Aqueduct dirt.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.Mdn 62k

#2 Implied Volatility (4/1) – Stepping up in class, he’s run well in his first two starts under different circumstances. He has the most upside in the field.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) OC 80000n1x

#7 Turned Aside (7/2) – This colt pressed a scorching pace vs stakes company last time. With a good draw today, he’ll be tough to beat.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.Alw 75000n1x

#5 Foolish Living (5/2) – After scratches, she looks like an easy winner.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (OFF Turf) MC 40000

#10 Lawn Boy (10/1) – The Conductor will take a swing with the Castellano brothers teaming up.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: The Conductor’s Plays at Aqueduct

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The day of reckoning is upon us at Aqueduct. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. Clm 40000n2L

#4 Casper Slew (5/2) – 2nd off the layoff, this colt is steadily progressing and Jose Ortiz hops aboard. He’s working well and looks to get a great trip up close to a moderate pace.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) F.S.Mdn 62k

#8 Chouchou de Boo (8/1) – She ran well in her debut at a huge number in a race taken off the turf. She should move up on the grass an Castellano takes the mount.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Alw 66000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Tempers Way (8/1) – Getting back on the turf, she’s the only girl who wants the lead in year. She has a major chance to wire this field.

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Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. Clm 10000

#3 Sir Ballantine (6/1) – Cutting back to a sprint, he’ll be flying late and loves the Aqueduct surface.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Outer Turf) Clm 25000

#2 Celebration (6/1) – He has an early pace edge over this group, which is always dangerous in a turf sprint.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 70k

#1 Telephone Talker (2/1) – This colt ran very well in his debut sprinting on turf and is bred to be even better on the lawn.

Race 9: 1 3/8Mile. (Turf) G3 Red Smith Stakes

#3 Nakamura (10/1) – He keeps running well regardless of having slow paces to close into. He has huge late pace figures and looks to get a fairer setup today.

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Aqueduct

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The Conductor doesn’t want a big day, he needs one. We will execute and we will thrive at Aqueduct. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. (OFF Turf) F.S.MC 40000

#11 Happy Music (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff this filly drops to the claiming ranks for the firt time and has been well bet vs tougher. She draws in as an MTO.

Race 2: 1 Mile. F.Clm 16000n2L

#2 True Prosperity (6/1) – She had a troubled trip last time and she gets back to a route today where she ran her best two back. She’ll run in the exacta at a nice number.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#6 Overheated (10/1) – This girl stretches out to a turf route for the first time and this group is very average. Rosario has hit with some big prices riding for Ray Handal recently.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 70k

#2 Tan and Tight (6/5) – Keep it tight, keep it light.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 25000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Abraxan (10/1) – She’s dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time and has run on turf and a sloppy track in her last two starts. Her form sprinting on a fast dirt track gives her every chance.

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Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Outer Turf) S.Clm 25000

#9 Whatawonderflworld (9/2) – Dropping to her lowest career class level, she ran very well last time vs tougher and looks to get a good setup today with pace to run at.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 100000b

#3 Chipolata (4/1) – This filly has the back class and figures to beat the favorite #2 Dream Passage (1/1) and will be a much better price. She’s also 1/1 over the Aqueduct surface.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.S.MC 40000

#1 Maru (7/2) – She showed speed vs tougher in her debut and hung on for 3rd. She can run this group off their feet.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Aqueduct

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Decent bounce back Thursday with prices running underneath and a short priced winner. Let’s get the train into 2nd gear at Aqueduct, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 3: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.MC 30000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Mayas Miracle (8/1) – In her debut on grass she had a troubled trip and still finished well to only be beaten two lengths. She adds Lasix today, moves to dirt for the first time and Rosario hops aboard.

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Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.OC 40000n2x

#5 Cerretalto (10/1) – This gelding has had some time off after being eased last start. He’s an Aqueduct specialist and his figures fit with this group. He looks to get a perfect trip sitting behind a hot pace.

Race 7: 1 Mile. S.OC 40000n2x

#8 Singapore Trader (10/1) – 2nd off the layoff and stretching back out to his best distance, he didn’t run a step last time but was bet to favoritism. Johnny V hops back aboard and Pletcher keeps him protected at this level, which is a good sign. The Conductor will forgive his last effort and bet he runs well here.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 40000

#7 Roma Delight (4/1) – Dropping in class, the Conductor really liked her effort two back and she didn’t get any pace to run at last time. The Conductor likes her at this number and above.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Aqueduct

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With Belmont coming around the corner and California in shambles, the Conductor is going back to his roots.  The Conductor needs to reset.  New York racing is what built him. Aqueduct time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 12500

#1 Elizabeth Nicole (6/5) – She’s got a major pace advantage against this group.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 25000

#5 Dark Money (8/1) – 1st off the claim, he was well bet in his last start and had a terrible trip.  With a clean one he’s dangerous.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 70000n1x

*Never a Doubt Lock From God #1 Shimmering Moon (1/1) – She stands above these.

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Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 60k

#7 Red Zinger (2/1) – Drawn well to the outside, this boy has more talent in his right knee than the rest of these.

Race 5: 1 Mile. F.Clm 10000

#4 Gobi (8/1) – Throw out her last race off a long layoff on a sloppy track, she fits.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 50000

#1 Wilson’s Holiday (15/1) – Trainer Paul Barrow is 31% with a +$1.96 ROI debuting maiden claimers this year.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#5 Trouble for Skylar (5/2) – This girl’s last race was very impressive.

Race 8: 1 Mile. F.S. 100K Maddie May Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Flush (5/1) – She’s got the most talent in this Aqueduct field.

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Race 9: 6 F. F.S.OC 75000n1x

#8 Bustin Scones (15/1) – She’s working well and steadily improving. Low % connections are the only reason she’ll be a big price.