Free Picks For Aqueduct - 4/2/21

Race 1 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 7.1 Our Man Mike has placed in two of four starts, was third when last out in February, and has a talented rider on board. 5 War Novel is a half-brother to Bullion Babe, debuts from this venue today and on connections must be respected. 8 Shinjuku has not placed in either of two starts, was third last time out but cannot be overlooked. 1 Our Man Mike to win, Exacta 1-8

Race 2 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 6. 1 Legit has two victories at one mile, was fifth when last out in February but faces a much easier task today. 4 Allured has three victories at one mile, was winner when last seen in October, and looks for a double today. 6 Grit And Glory has four victories in races of up to one mile, finished fourth last time out in March, and must be respected by the rest. 1 Legit to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 3 on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Professor Snape has seven victories in races of up to one mile, finished second when last out in March, and plays a prominent role today. 2 ReleaseTheThunder has three victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in March, and against this group and on these terms is hard to deny today. 4 Winning Drive has a victory at six furlongs, was well back last time out in February but cannot be overlooked today. 2 ReleaseTheThunder to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 4 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 10. 3 Brazillionarie has not yet placed in any of three starts, finished third when last out in February but as a top-rated jockey in the saddle today. 5 JohnnyPump has placed in two of 7 outings, finished sixth when last seen in January but with a talented rider onboard must be on all shortlists. 6 Prince Of Caps has placed in one of seven starts, was fourth last time out in November but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Brazillionaire to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 5 on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $84,000 and field of 6. 2 Chub Wagon has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in March and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 Prairie Fire has six victories in races of up to six furlongs, was fifth when last seen last month but a drop from stakes events is a huge plus. 4 Timely Tradition has 11 victories in races of up to one mile, was 4th last time out in March and finishes with the leaders today. 3 Prairie Fire to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 6 on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $82,000 and field of 10. 1 La Hara has two victories at one mile, was 4th when last out in October and must be respected by the rest. 9 Box N Score has a victory at one mile, was third when last seen in November and merits consideration. 11 Kuramata was a winner when last out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 La Hara to win, Exacta 1-11

Race 7 at Aqueduct on Friday is the seven-furlong Distaff Handicap for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 5. 1 Honor Way has 13 victories in races up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in December and jockey selection is a big help. 2 Lady Kate has five victories in races of up to one mile, was far back when last seen in November but faces a far easier task today. 4 Paris Lights has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms and returning from a long break is the one to beat. 4 Paris Lights to win, Exacta 4-2

The eighth and final race on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 9. 2 Kikkerland has placed in two of three starts, was second when last out in February and looks to go one better today. 4 Forest Spirit has placed in two of five outings, was second when last seen in March and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Black Irish has placed three times in 10 starts, was sixth when last out in March and jockey selection is a big help. 4 Forest Spirit to win, Exacta 4-2