Free Picks For Aqueduct - 12/31/20
Race 1 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 8. 2 Confectioner has placed in two of eight outings, was second when last seen and looks to go one better today. 5 Mucho Sunshine has placed in two of 11 outings, finished third when last seen and must be respected. 6 Warfront Fighter has not yet placed in 10 outings, was fourth when last seen but finishes in the mix today. 2 Confectioner to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 2 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 7. 3 Honey Money has a victory at six furlongs, finished fourth when last out, and cannot be overlooked. 5 Wasp has a victory at one mile, was second when last seen, and holds the leading claims. 7 IfIHadAChance has three victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last seen, and merits consideration. 5 Wasp to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 3 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and a field of 8. 1 Writer’s Regret is a half-brother to Hug The Rail, has placed in one of two outings, was third when last seen, and merits consideration. 8 Dancing Buck is a half-brother to Brockmoninoff, was second when last out in November, and looks to go one better. 9 Oliver’s Fortune is half brother Wailin Josie, was 4th when last out in early December and cannot be overlooked. 8 Dancing Buck to win, Exacta 8-1
Race 4 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 6 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a person $44,000 and a field of 9. 2 Rude Awaking has won three races of up to seven furlongs, finished second when last seen, and debuts for a new stable today. 5 Daria’s Angel has nine victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out, and looks for a double today. 7 Suz has seven victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was victorious when last seen, and looks for a hat-trick today. 7 Suz to win, Exacta 7-5
Race 5 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 7-furlong starter optional claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $55,000 and a field of 9. 2 Fire Sword is a half-brother to Warrant Officer, was victorious while debuting in October and looks two build off that excellent start. 3 Civil War has a victory at five furlongs, finished fifth when last seen, and returns to a more suitable distance and level. 9 Conformist is a half-brother to Lew’s Skyhook, was a winner while debuting in October and looks for a second straight today. 2 Fire Sword to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 6 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 10. 2 Runabout has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen and plays a prominent role today. 4 Durkin’s Call has three victories at one mile, was fourth when last out, and on experience merits consideration. 10 Heavy Roller has nine victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last seen and cannot be overlooked. 2 Runabout to win, Exacta 2-4
Race 7 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $82,000 and field of 6. 1 Jump For Joy has nine victories in races of up to six furlongs finished second when last out and plays a big part today. 3 Lucky Dime was victorious when last out in January, has a talented jockey on board and merits consideration. 4 LetMeTakeThisCall has 10 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in November and arrives here in top form. 4 LetMeTakeThisCall to win, Exacta 4-1
The eighth and final race on Thursday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and a field of 16. 1 Judiciary has not yet placed in three outings, finished fourth when last seen in October , and merits respect. 3 Sweet Sneak has placed in one of six outings, finished second when last seen in October, and looks to go one better today. 14 Grape Therapy has placed in two of three outings, finished second when last seen and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Sweet Sneak to win, Exacta 3-14
