Free Picks For Aqueduct - 4/17/21

Race 1 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 6. 1 Excess Capacity has five victories in races of up to one mile, was fourth when last out in March but cannot be overlooked by the rest. 3 WhyIsSheSooLucky has three victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last seen in March and merits the respect of the rest. 5 Daria’s Angel has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out and looks to go one better today. 5 Daria’s Angel to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 2 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 12. 6 Bourbon Brown has placed in one of six starts, was third when last out in February, and holds solid claims today. 8 Bricco has placed four times in seven outings, was sixth when last seen in December but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 9 Vodka Lemonade has placed in two o five starts, was third last time out in February and on consistency must be given consideration. 8 Bricco to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 3 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 9. 1 Dr. Blute is a half-brother to Dulcita, was a winner while debuting in February looks to add a second straight today. 4 Bardolino was a winner while debuting in December, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes with the leaders. 5 City Mischief was victorious last time out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 5 City Mischief to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 4 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 6 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $22,000 and field of 7. 3 The Great Dansky has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was seventh when last out in March but faces a much easier task today. 5 Honorable Service has 11 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was sixth when last seen in March but cannot be overlooked by the others. 6 Mine The Coin has three victories in races of up to one mile, was 4th last time out in March, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Mine The Coin to win, Exacta 6- 3

Race 5 on Saturday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 10. 2 Mo Faith is a half-brother to A Little Faith, was a winner while debuting in March, and on these terms is hard to overlook today. 4 BarleeWon has four victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in March and plays a prominent role today. 6 Austrian has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in February, and holds the leading claims today. 6 Austrian to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 6 at Aqueduct on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 8. 1 Millean has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in February but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 2 Profusion was a winner when last seen in March, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a 2nd straight today. 6 My First Grammy has a victory at one mile, was second last time out in March and on these terms cannot be overlooked today. 2 Profusion to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 7 at Aqueduct on Saturday is the six and a half furlong New York Stallion Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 3 It’s Gravy has a victory at one mile, was 3rd when last out in March, and on consistency must be given your consideration. 5 Market Alert has victories at both five and six furlongs was a winner when last seen in February and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 7 Lobsta has two victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in March and is the leading contender today. 7 Lobsta to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 8 on Saturday at Aqueduct is the one mile and 1/16 Woodhaven Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 1 Hard Love has a victory at one mile, was second when last out in November and must be taken seriously by the rest. 5 Original has a victory at one mile, was third when last seen in January has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and must be respected by the rest. 7 Sifting Sands was a winner last time out in March, leaves from a highly respected barn and cannot be overlooked. 5 Original to win, Exacta 5-1

The 9th and final race on Saturday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 16. 2 Willow Grove has placed in one of three starts, was second when last out in February and plays a prominent role today. 4 Esotica has placed in one of three outings, was fourth when last seen in March and has a highly talented jockey on board. 6 DoYouKnowWhoIAm has placed in two of three starts, was second last time out in March and on these terms cannot be overlooked by the others. 2 Willow Grove to win, Exacta 2-6

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Kevin grew up in a sports-only household. Every afternoon was set to watching any sport that was on T.V. After years of watching sports he got introduced to the betting world, and soon stats, trends, and odds were Kevin's best friends. Now, almost 2 decades later, His life revolves around sports, writing about them, and betting on them. We are glad to have Kevin on our Winners & Whiners & StatSalt teams and you should be happy that we have him as well.