Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/28/21
Race 1 and Aqueduct on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 7. 2 Confectioner has placed in two of nine outings, was fourth when last seen in December and cannot be overlooked today. 5 Warfront finished second when last out in December, has placed in only one of 11 starts, but must be respected. 7 Joycee Haz Pizzaz has placed three times in six outings, finished far back when last seen in early January but against this group is the one the rest must catch. 7 Joycee Haz Pizzaz to win, Exacta 7-5
Race 2 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 6. 1 Halo City was a winner when last out in early January, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the leading credentials today. 3 Behind The Couch has a victory at six furlongs, finished fourth when last seen, and merits consideration today. 5 Make Or Break has a victory at one mile, was fifth last time out and jockey selection is a big plus. 1 Halo City to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 3 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 LitterBox was fifth while debuting earlier in January, puts on blinkers for just the first time and much improvement is expected. 3 BeatThatFlew has placed in one of two outings, finished second when last seen, and must be on all short lists. 7 SkippingandJumpin has not placed in any of three outings, finished well back when last out in December but drops in grade today. 3 BeatThatFlew to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 4 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 8. 1 Larceny has two victories at six furlongs, was victorious when last out and looks for a double today. 2 Beach Front has two victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in early January and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Pinky Dude has two victories at six furlongs was a winner last time out and looks to double up today. 3 Pinky Dude to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 5 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and field of 7. 2 Ranger Fox is a half-brother to Skipin On Orchard had a very high price tag and carries a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 MoonShiningBright has not placed in either of two starts, finished third when last out in December, and improvement is expected today. 5 Crowded Trade debuts today from this venue, jockey selection is a huge plus and has a highly respected trainer. 5 Crowded Trade to win, Exacta 5-3
Race 6 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 6 1/2 furlong claiming 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and field of 7. 4 Latin Love Bug has had success at both 6 and 7 furlongs, finished fourth last time out, and cannot be overlooked. 5 Money In The Bank has two victories at six furlongs, finished second last time out and looks to go one better today. 8 Brilliant Brooks has two victories at six furlongs, was first last time out in October and debuts from a new stable today. 8 Brilliant Brooks to win, Exacta 8-5
Race 7 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $48,000 and field of 8. 5 Sono Grato has not yet placed in any of four outings, finished third when last seen in December and has a talented jockey on board. 6 SinaShack has placed in one of four outings, was fourth when last seen and finishes in the mix today. 7 Blu Grotto has placed in one of three outings, was second when last seen and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Blu Grotto to win, Exacta 7-5
The eighth and final race at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 3 Other Things Equal has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished second last time out and plays a prominent role today. 4 Scarf It Down has six victories in races of up to one mile, was second last time out and merits the respect of the rest. 10 FlatExcel has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, finished third when last seen and jockey selection is a big plus. 4 Scarf It Down to win, Exacta 4-3
