Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/8/21
Race 1 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $33,000 and field of 9. 2 Black Limo has not placed in either of two starts finished well back when last out in November but debuts from a new stable and drops a grade. 4 Rocco Strong has not placed in either of two outings, was 7th when last seen but has had excellent workouts of late. 5 Look Out Lambo has not yet placed in any of three outings, was fifth when last seen but on form is hard to overlook. 2 Black Limo to win, Exacta 2-4
Race 2 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 7. 1 Elegant Zip has been successful at both six furlongs and one mile, finished sixth when last out but cannot be overlooked. 2 Sweet Mia has victories at both six and seven furlongs leaves from a new stable and merits consideration. 3 Beaux-Arts has two victories at five furlongs, finished fifth when last out in October, and has a talented jockey on board. 1 Elegant Zip to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 3 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $72,000 and field of 6. 2 Out First Once was a winner when last out in December, workouts have been good since and has a top jockey on board. 5 Shanes Pretty Lady has a victory at six furlongs, finished third when last seen in December, and must be respected on a drop-in grade today. 6 Frost Me has a victory at one mile, finished second when last seen, and on these terms is hard to deny. 6 Frost Me to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 4 on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $33,000 and a field of 12. 3 BeatThatFlew is a half-brother to Code Red, finished sixth when last out in December but faces an easier task today. 4 One Whirlwind Ride was sixth when last out in October, but has a talented rider in the saddle and merits respect on connections. 9 Spy Story debuts today from this venue, jockey booking is a plus and cannot be overlooked. 4 One Whirlwind Ride to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 5 on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and a field of 11. 1 Hardcore Folklore has six victories in races of up to one mile, did not fare well when last out but must be respected on previous success. 3 This Cat Can Fly has five victories at 1 mile, was fourth when last seen but merits serious consideration. 6 Mills has nine victories in races of up to one mile, jockey booking is a big plus and on consistency cannot be overlooked. 1 Hardcare Folklore to win, Exacta 1-6
Race 6 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and a field of 8. 5 All Mo finished third when last out in November, was purchased for $900,000 and has the leading claims today. 7 Inspiration Point was fifth while debuting in December, has one of the best trainers in the business and merits consideration. 8 Officiating Has placed in two of four outings, finished second when last seen in December, and looks to go one better today. 5 All Mo to win, Exacta 5-8
Race 7 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 7-furlong allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 8. 1 Prince Of Pharaohs has a victory at one mile, finished second when last seen and holds the leading credentials. 2 TroubleShooter has had success at both six furlongs and 1 mile, finished fifth when last seen but merits consideration. 5 Wudda U Think Now has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last out and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Wudda U Think Now to win, Exacta 5-1
The eighth and final race on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and a field of 13. 4 Allied Invasion has been victorious at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in November, debuts from a new stable today and merits consideration. 5 Dust Devil has a victory at six furlongs, finished third when last out in December, and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 11 Time To Testify has a victory at 1 mile, finished fourth when last out in November and drops in class today. 5 Dust Devil to win, Exacta 5-4
