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