Free Picks For Aqueduct - 3/12/21

Race 1 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 9. 5 QueenTigua has placed in two of 18 starts, was third when last seen in February and on a reduction of distance, merits consideration. 6 Jill’s A Hot Mess has placed four times in eight outings, finished sixth when last seen at this venue and drops in both class and distance therefore merits respect. 9 Calidad has placed in two of 10 outings, was second when last seen in February and on a return to a sprint must be factored into the equation. 6 Jill’s A Hot Mess to win, Exacta 6-9

Race 2 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 6 1/2 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 2 StoneZapper was a winner when last out in February of 2020, has a talented rider in the saddle and should be fresh from a long layoff. 6 Rosies Surprise was a winner when last seen in February, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and must be given serious consideration. 7 Madera has a victory at six furlongs, finished third last time out in December, debuts from a new stable today and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Rosies Surprise to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 3 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 7. 1 Seven Lilies has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was sixth when last out in February and must be on all shortlists today. 5 Runaway Lute has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs, finished second when last out in February, and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 The Caretaker has seven victories and races of up to seven furlongs, finished fifth last time out in January but cannot be taken for granted today. 5 Runaway Lute to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 4 on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 2 TreMayne has placed in one of three outings, was 7th when last seen in February but amongst this group merits respect. 3 Maria’s Gift has placed in one of four starts, finished second when last out in February and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Theatrical Dancer has not yet placed in any of four outings, finished fourth when last seen in January but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Maria’s Gift to win, Exacta 3-8

Race 5 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 6. 5 Dust Devil has had success at both six furlongs and one mile, finished fourth last time out but must be taken into consideration today. 7 Democratic Value was a winner last time out in January, debuts with a new stable today and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 8 Advance Notice has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last seen in February and merits the respect of the others. 7 Democratic Values to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 6 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/8 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 8. 1 Deep Sea has 11 victories in races of up to one mile, finished far back last time out, but faces an easier task today. 4 Villainous has four victories at one mile, was sixth when last seen earlier in March and has a talented jockey on board. 6 Control Group has 15 victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen, jockey selection is a plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Control Group to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 7 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $72,000 and field of 6. 1 BreakfastAtBonnies was a winner while debuting at this venue in January, jockey selection is a big plus and on form while debuting is the one to beat. 3 Irish Constitution has a victory at five furlongs, was sixth when last seen in February but drops in class and distance today and must be respected. 5 Pleasure Luck has a victory at six furlongs, finished second last time out in January and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 BreakfastAtBonnies to win, Exacta 1-3

The eighth and final race on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 10. 4 Emma And I has placed in two of five outings, finished third when last seen in February, adds blinkers for just the first time today and cannot be overlooked by the rest. 5 Vive La Liberty has placed in one of seven starts, finished fifth when last out in February and returns to a more suitable distance. 7 She’s An Alpha has placed four times in six outings, was fifth when last seen in February at this venue and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 7 She’s An Alpha to win, Exacta 7-4

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