Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/2/21

Race 1 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and a field of 7. 4 Knockout Punch did not race well when last out in November but leaves from a respected stable and drops in grade today. 6 Democratic Values finished fifth when last seen in October, puts on blinkers for just the first time and finishes in the mix. 7 Joycess Haz Pizzaz was third when last seen in November, has had consistency of late and amongst this group is the one to beat. 7 Joycee Haz Pizzaz to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 2 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 10. 1 Tuff Bird was fifth when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus, drops a grade today, and holds the leading credentials. 2 Wings Of Fire was a winner when last out in December, workouts have been excellent of late and merits serious consideration. 9 Charlotte Webley did not race well when last seen in December, but drops in class and merits respect. 1 Tuff Bird to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $82,000 and field of 6. 1 Took Charge was fourth when last seen in March, workouts have been strong of late and jockey booking is a big plus. 5 Instinctive Rhythm was victorious when last seen in November, has a talented jockey on board and holds the leading credentials. 6 Money Ride finished sixth when last out in December, has better claims than the others and is the one the rest must catch. 6 Money Ride to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 4 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 9. 1 TheItalianAmerican was third when last seen in December, has leading claims and merits serious consideration. 6 Z’Finale was third when last seen in December, has a talented rider on board and cannot be overlooked. 7 RingGood finished fourth when last seen in December, workouts have been good of late and cannot be dismissed. 6 Z’Finale to win, Exacta 6-1

Race 5 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 9. 5 Lucky Ramsey was second when last seen in December, workouts have been very good this past week and must be given consideration. 7 Scarf It Down finished second when last seen in December, has a talented jockey in the saddle and looks to go one better today. 9 Creative Style finished second when last out in November, makes debut from a new stable today and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Creative Style to win, Exacta 9-7

Race 6 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 9. 1 Jill’s A Hot Mess was second when last out in December, has had excellent workouts of late and on consistency cannot be overlooked. 2 No Payne was second when last seen in November has made improvements with each outing and looks to go one better today. 5 Nebo was second when last seen in December, wears blinkers for just the first time and merits serious consideration. 5 Nebo to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 7 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and a field of 9. 4 Perceived was a winner when last out in February holds leading connections and upon return of long layoff merits consideration. 5 KingFish was a winner when last seen in October, a gelding surgery prior to the last run was a help and cannot be overlooked. 9 ColorMePazzi was fourth when last seen in October, jockey selection is a big plus and factors into the equation today. 5 KingFish to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 8 at Aqueduct on Saturday is the 6 ½ furlong Gravesend Stakes for four year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 5. 1 Happy Farm was second when last seen in March, debuts from a new stable today and drops in class upon reappearing. 4 My Boy Tate was second when last seen in November, has a talented rider in the saddle and looks to go one better today. 5 Stan The Man was second when last out in November, jockey booking is a big plus and at this level is the one the rest must catch. 5 Stan The Man to win, Exacta 5-4

The 9th and final race at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 15. 2 Mental Model was fifth when last seen in June, jockey booking is a big plus and cannot be overlooked. 3 I See The Stars was a winner when last out in November, makes debut from a new stable today, and looks for a double. 16 Unbridled John was a winner when last out in December, jockey selection will be a big help and merits serious consideration. 16 Unbridled John to win, Exacta 16-2

Author Profile
Kevin Vallego

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.