Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/7/21

Race 1 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 3 Another Shot has placed in one of three outings, finished third when last seen in December, and has solid claims facing a less classy group. 5 War Of Thrones debuts from this venue today, workouts have been very good of late, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 8 DaggerBoard has not placed in either of two outings, finished seventh when last seen in November but made a drop in class and increased distance. 3 Another Shot to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 2 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 6. 1 Jemography has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in December and looks for a double today. 3 Big Mountain has eight victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out, and cannot be overlooked. 6 The Caretaker has seven victories in races of up to seven furlongs, finished second last time out, and debuts from a new stable today. 1 Jemography to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 3 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 9. 2 Loaded Joe has placed five times in 17 outings, was 7th when last seen in December but recent form has been very good. 4 Corkman has placed in one of six outings, finished fifth when last seen in December but cannot be dismissed. 5 Bold Gem has placed five times in 15 outings was sixth last time out but is worthy of consideration. 4 Corkman to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 4 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a 6 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 9. 3 Desert Lights has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, finished fifth in October in last outing and drops a grade today. 4 Loverboy Lou has three victories at six furlongs, was fifth last time out and merits respect. 5 Dial One has four victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished second when last seen in October and debuts from a new stable today. 5 Dial One to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 5 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and field of 8. 2 Jailbreaker has placed in two of three outings, did not fare well when last seen but on prior efforts merits consideration. 3 Subsidize has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen, and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 Z’Devil is a half-brother to Faction Cat, workouts have been very good of late, and debuts today. 3 Subsidize to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 6 on Thursday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and a field of 8. 3 Make Or Break has a victory at one mile, was second when last out, debuts from a new stable, and merits respect. 6 Cousin Basil was a winner when last seen in November, jockey booking is a big plus and must be shortlisted. 8 Big Bennys Tribute has three victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in December, and finishes in the mix. 6 Cousin Basil to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 7 at Aqueduct on Thursday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $88,000 and a field of 6. 3 Mihos has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last seen and merits respect. 4 Lil Commissioner has eight victories at one mile, was 3rd last time out and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Looking At Bikinis has three victories in races of up to one mile, finished fourth last time out and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Looking At Bikinis to win, Exacta 5-3

The eighth and final race at Aqueduct on Thursday is a six-furlong claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 10. 4 David’s Gem was a winner at six furlongs, finished well back when last seen but makes a drop-in class today. 5 Healy’s Hope has a victory at six furlongs, finished seventh when last out, but debuts for a new stable and cannot be overlooked. 10 Brees Bayou was victorious when last out in November, has a highly talented jockey on board, and holds the leading credentials. 10 Brees Bayou to win, Exacta 10-4

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