Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/3/21
Race 1 at Aqueduct Park on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and field of 8. 1 Amity Island finished second when last out in December, jockey selection is a big plus and must be respected. 3 Rosey’s Peach was fourth when last seen in December, has a talented rider on board and finishes in the mix. 4 Theatrical Dancer finished eighth when last seen in December, but has had strong workouts of late and drops a grade today. 1 Amity Island to win, Exacta 1-4
Race 2 on Sunday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Macho Jack did not fare well when last seen in November, but debuts from a new stable today and has a talented rider in the saddle. 4 Beach Front finished ninth when last seen in December, but form prior to that outing was very good and jockey booking is a big help. 7 Dr. Devera’s Way was fifth when last seen in December, but leaves from a respected stable and amongst this group cannot be overlooked. 4 Beach Front to win, Exacta 4-7
Race 3 at Aqueduct on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden special weight for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 8. 1 Bourbon Rising was third when last seen in November, workouts have been strong of late and merits respect. 7 Halo City was third when last seen in December, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Ajhar has placed once across seven outings, has a talented rider on board, and merits serious consideration. 7 Halo City to win, Exacta 7-8
Race 4 at Aqueduct on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/8 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 7. 1 Microscope finished third when last seen in November, leaves from a respected stable and on consistency must be considered. 4 Advanced Strategy was second when last seen in November, has a top-rated jockey on board and looks to go one better today. 7 Cold Hard Cash finished fourth when last seen in December, jockey booking is a big plus and plays a prominent role at the line. 7 Cold Hard Cash to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 5 on Sunday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and a field of eight. 2 Miss Mi Mi was a winner when last seen in December, has had excellent times of late and looks for a second straight today. 7 Sirenic was second when last seen in December, has shown much consistency of late and looks to go one better today. 8 Princess Corey was a winner last time out in November, jockey booking is a big plus and looks for a double today. 2 Miss Mi Mi to win, Exacta 2-8
Race 6 at Aqueduct on Sunday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 8. 1 Castagno was victorious when last out in March, leaves for the first time from a new stable and looks for a second straight today. 2 Dark Storm was well back when last out in October, but has had excellent workouts of late and cannot be overlooked. 3 Super Dude was a winner when last seen in November debuts from a new stable today and plays a big part at the wire. 1 Castagno to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 7 at Aqueduct on Sunday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 10. 1 Jerry The Nipper was a winner last time out in December has one of the most respected trainers in the business and a top-rated jockey on board. 2 Bourbon Bay was victorious when last seen in September, jockey selection is a big plus and merits serious consideration. 6 Twisted Tom was third when last seen, enjoys a strong pace and merits respect from the rest. 2 Bourbon Bay to win, Exacta 2-1
Race 8 on Sunday at Aqueduct is the seven-furlong La Verdad Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 6. 3 Espresso Shot was a winner when last seen in November, has an excellent jockey on board, and enjoys this distance the best. 5 Mrs. Orb finished second when last seen in December, jockey booking is a plus and cannot be overlooked. 6 Sharp Starr was a winner when last seen in December with a career-best and amongst this group is the one the rest must catch. 6 Sharp Starr to win, Exacta 6-3
The 9th and final race on Sunday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $35,000 and a field of 11. 2 Vive La Liberty finished eighth when last seen in December, but has had excellent workouts since and finishes in the mix. 3 Stella Mars was seventh when last out in December, but has lower sights now and an excellent rider onboard. 9 Investing Grade was sixth when last seen in November, puts on blinkers for just the first time, and on these terms is the one the rest attempt to catch. 9 Investment Grade to win, Exacta 9-2
