Free Picks For Aqueduct - 12/12/20

Race 1 at Aqueduct Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $27,000 and field of 9. 6 Paint Music For Me has placed twice across six outings, finished sixth when last seen in October, and plays a part today. 7 Vriodini is brother to Catenana, finished eighth when last seen in November but makes a drop in grade today. 9 Open Lengths has placed once across four outings, was 8th when last seen and November, but has a top jockey on board and against this group must be respected. 7 Vriodini to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and a field of 16. 7 Tercero has placed three times in seven starts, finished second when last seen in October, and plays a big part today. 9 ScuttleBuzz has placed three times in six starts, finished eighth when last seen in October but drops a grade today which will help. 11 Bricco has placed four times in six starts, was fifth when last seen, puts on blinkers for just the first time, and finishes in the mix. 9 ScuttleBuzz to win, Exacta 9-11

Race 3 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and a field of 8. 1 RunningWScissors has six victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner when last seen and November and must be given consideration. 2 South Africa has been successful at both six and seven furlongs, finished first when last seen in October and holds leading credentials. 3 Power Up Paynter has two victories at six furlongs, finished third when last seen and on these terms must be respected. 2 South Africa to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 4 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $38,000 and field of 15. 2 Mirabell Mei has a victory at 1 mile, finished second when last seen in November and looks to go one better today. 6 Giggle Factory was a winner when last seen in October, jockey booking is a big help and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Lido Key has a victory at one mile, finished second when last out in September and on these terms must be respected. 2 Mirabell Mei to win, Exacta 2-6

Race 5 on Saturday at Aqueduct Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2-year-olds with a purse of $43,000 and field of 10. 4 What’s My Category has placed once across three outings, finished second when last seen, and plays a big part today. 6 Bowing Snowman is a half-brother to Tousled, finished second when last seen and holds the leading claims today. 7 Reunion Tour has not placed in either of two starts, finished third when last seen in November and cannot be overlooked. 4 What’s My Category to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 6 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 12. 4 GrandGran has a victory at one mile, finished second when last seen in November, and on consistency must be considered. 7 Tri Saint Lorenzo was a winner when last seen in November at this venue, jockey booking is a big plus and must be considered. 9 Pier Forty has a victory at one mile, finished second when last seen and on form merits respect. 7 Tre Saint Lorenzo to win, Exacta 7-9

Race 7 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $82,000 and field of 13. 4 Dudley Square has a victory at six furlongs finished second when last seen and has one of the best trainers in the business. 7 Twelfth Man has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last seen and on these terms is hard to overlook. 13 Aasr was a winner when last seen in November, has a top jockey in the saddle and leaves from a highly respected Barn. 13 Aasr to win, Exacta 13-4

Race 8 on Saturday at Aqueduct is the one mile and 1/16 Alex M. Robb Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and a field of 6. 3 City Man has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in November and merits consideration. 4 Mr. Buff has 16 victories in races of up to one mile, finished fifth when last seen in early December and on experience cannot be overlooked. 5 Danny California has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, finished fourth when last seen in a Grade 2 outing. 5 Danny California to win, Exacta 5-3

The ninth and final race on Saturday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 16. 2 Unbridled John has placed four times in 12 starts, finished second when last seen and plays a prominent role today. 4 Bielefeld has placed three times in nine starts, finished sixth when last seen and as a top rider onboard. 14 Daithi has placed once across four outings, finished 9th when last out but makes a drop-in class today. 2 Unbridled John to win, Exacta 2-4

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Kevin grew up in a sports-only household. Every afternoon was set to watching any sport that was on T.V. After years of watching sports he got introduced to the betting world, and soon stats, trends, and odds were Kevin's best friends. Now, almost 2 decades later, His life revolves around sports, writing about them, and betting on them. We are glad to have Kevin on our Winners & Whiners & StatSalt teams and you should be happy that we have him as well.