Aqueduct

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for MALU. She is a two-time winner at this track and she knows how to get her head in front.

1st	5. Malu	8/1
2nd	4. Bells Beach Fav	11/8
3rd	3. Gold Lightning	6/1

Favourite

11/8

Bells Beach

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 52-42

11/8

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and represents top trainer; good effort when close up over 1m here (allowance optional claimer, had Malu (fourth) and Rising Inflation (sixth) behind) five weeks ago; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	61/20	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/20	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	1/1	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	227/100	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	621/100	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Rising Inflation

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 3/31-6

2/1

Comment: Lightly raced with this just her fifth appearance; out of the frame (beaten 7l in sixth) five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
21/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	71/20	-
18/05/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	1/1	-
31/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	47/5	-

Soundbite

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 24-121

9/2

Comment: Comfortably landed seven-runner starter allowance 35 days ago; has chalked up two wins from her last three; despite that Aqueduct success, unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	47/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	17/20	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	33/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	72/5	-

Gold Lightning

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 364-

6/1

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten just over 1l) in an allowance optional claimer at Turfway Park four months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	363/100	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	37/5	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	13/2	-
10/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	493/100	-
17/11/23	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	53/20	-
27/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	18/5	-

Malu

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-2145

8/1

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) last month; on target twice in her last six outings; she can be competitive at this level; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/4	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	68/5	-

Aqueduct

18:40 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TRADE SECRET is a firm choice. She makes appeal on the strength of her most recent run and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her.

1st	2. Chasing Daylight 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	5. Dolce Sera	5/1
3rd	7. Poseidon's Mist Fav	3/1

Favourite

3/1

Poseidon's Mist

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice

3/1

2nd Favourite

10/3

Chasing Daylight

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 671-54

10/3

Comment: Held when fifth of six over 7f here (claimer) four weeks ago; has won over C&D; now down in class (in for $16k from $50k); has been on the scene in the recent past and may be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/20	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/20	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/1	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	51/10	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	73/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	139/4	-

Karen's Honor

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 53-722

7/2

Comment: An infrequent winner but consistent performer; ran well when beaten half a length in a claimer (sloppy track) 49 days ago; should not be ruled out if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	22/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	34/5	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	38/5	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	56/5	-

Dolce Sera

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Edward Delauro Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2-0453

5/1

Comment: Finished third, beaten 10l,, finished ahead of Magic Eight Ball two weeks ago in a claimer; has won at this course; no longer appears to be improving; claiming tag drops from $25k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	24/1	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	103/4	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/1	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	51/2	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/5	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	175/4	-

Baroness Bourbon

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: Michelle Giangiulio Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 14-86

13/2

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; finished last of six two months ago (muddy track) in an allowance race; her recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	139/10	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	109/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	68/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/20	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	353/4	-
17/09/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	19/20	-

Magic Eight Ball

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michelle Nevin

7/1

Sheza Bernardini

Jockey: Madison Olver Trainer: Robert Johnston Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-4154

9/1

Comment: Has won at this course; creditable effort in fourth (beaten 2½l) on Thursday (split Poseidon's Mist and Trade Secret) in a claimer; she shouldn't be far away if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/2	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	59/1	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/10	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	53/20	-
20/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-

Trade Secret

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-7253

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; second favourite last Thursday when narrowly beaten to finish third in a claimer on debut for this trainer; chance as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	13/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	219/10	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	71/5	-

La Grotte

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Robert Johnston

Aqueduct

19:10 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CATCHPHRASE rates a strong recommendation. She is a one-time winner at this track and is lightly raced, while She's Cool is also respected.

1st	5. Catchphrase Fav	11/10
2nd	2. Moonlit Weekend	10/1
3rd	6. Toxic Girl	14/1

Favourite

11/10

Catchphrase

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-19

11/10

Comment: Ninth of ten beaten 18l here over 6½f (allowance race) five weeks ago; few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; claiming debut; a leading player if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	27/10	-
31/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	11/20	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	1/2	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	17/20	-

2nd Favourite

7/4

She's Cool

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-423

7/4

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find her only win but recent runs have been consistent; gave good account to finish third in a claimer last month; claiming tag drops to $25k (from $40k); warrants respect as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/1	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	26/5	-
27/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/20	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-

Dat Dares Right

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Rachael Keithan Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-2663

13/2

Comment: Not disgraced in third over 6½f here (claimer) last month; a while since her last success; now a lower claiming tag ($25k from $40k) so down in class; she can be taken on as has not been able to land a meaningful blow at this level recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	149/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	119/4	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	117/4	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	102/5	-
08/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	123/4	-
13/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	30/1	-

Moonlit Weekend

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 46-55

10/1

Comment: Been a while since she achieved her only career win; beaten fifth of seven when close behind Gregorian Solo 33 days ago in a claimer; this looks a fair heat so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	229/10	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	107/2	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	59/2	-

Toxic Girl

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Jose Jimenez Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 38-155

14/1

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth last month in an optional claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/1	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	153/4	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	143/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	72/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	187/4	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	183/4	-

Gregorian Solo

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Lisa Lugovich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 176-43

16/1

Comment: Held when third beaten 11l over 6f here (claimer) with Moonlit Weekend just behind five weeks ago; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	34/1	-
24/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	87/2	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/2	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	103/2	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	71/5	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	62/1	-

Aqueduct

19:42 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: EQUUS is fancied for this. She has winning form in her record and a good pace up front will help her, while Brzina isn't out of it.

1st	4. Collect Dattt	13/2
2nd	2. Brzina Fav	8/11
3rd	1. Spiritual Lady	8/1

Favourite

8/11

Brzina

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2-64

8/11

Comment: A close fourth here over 6½f (claimer) last month; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 32 to date); class dropper as runs for a $20k tag here; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-
21/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

My First Love

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 13-234

9/2

Comment: Useful in her prime and specialist here with five wins; had a couple of these behind her when fourth here in a claimer two weeks ago; claiming tag now upped from $15k; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	7/4	-
13/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	7/4	-
30/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/20	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/2	-

Sweet Gracie

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 5674-4

5/1

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 2l in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) in January; a while since her last success; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	203/10	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/10	-
12/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	394/5	-
05/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	53/5	-
07/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/1	-
18/02/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	319/10	-

Collect Dattt

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-165

13/2

Comment: Split My First Love and Spiritual Lady when fifth two weeks ago in a claimer; likes this combination of C&D; claiming value now rises to $20k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	93/10	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	113/4	-
25/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	159/10	-
05/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	93/5	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	75/1	-
10/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/1	-

Spiritual Lady

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 6-5776

8/1

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth in a claimer (stumbled at the start) two weeks ago; a C&D winner; not really built on success in a claimer in November at Aqueduct; now moved up in the grades (in for $20k); others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	51/5	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	19/5	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	117/10	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	19/2	-
01/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	13/4	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/5	-

Equus

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 213-7

Comment: Last of seven in January on her first start for this trainer in an allowance optional claimer; managed three wins in her last seven outings; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	26/1	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	177/100	-
20/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
05/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
23/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/5	-
15/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	53/10	-

Aqueduct

20:14 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: REVIVALISM can rebound from a below-par latest run and is going for his second course success. Bookitwithhaddad is another for the shortlist.

1st	6. Twenty One Kid	10/3
2nd	3. Revivalism 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	2. One Vision	8/1

Favourite

9/4

Bookitwithhaddad

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Horacio De Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 461-36

9/4

Comment: Finished last of six three weeks ago at Laurel Park in a claimer; has scored over C&D; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $15k); could be involved as rude health of stable is a big plus and he scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	48/5	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	59/10	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	129/10	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	119/10	-
25/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	39/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Revivalism

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7-2415

3/1

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 14l, three weeks ago in a claimer; has won at this course; tag drops from $32k to $15k here; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/5	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/4	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/4	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	112/5	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/20	-

Twenty One Kid

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Harold Wyner Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 54-544

10/3

Comment: Subpar since successful in a claimer at Penn National five months ago; not beaten that far in fourth (6l, sloppy track) 17 days ago at Parx in a claimer; class dropper as runs for a $15k tag here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	15/2	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	129/10	-
26/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	329/10	-
06/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-

Strand Road

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Jr Michael Catalano, Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 27-18

9/2

Comment: Behind Twenty One Kid over 7f at Parx (claimer) when beaten a long way 52 days ago; has won here; improved form the last twice; drops to a $15k tag; should go well if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	5/1	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/5	-
17/12/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	61/10	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	217/10	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	33/1	-

One Vision

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Oscar Barrera III Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 20-71

8/1

Comment: Got the job done in a maiden claimer by a head, breaking his duck at the seventh time of asking two months ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts; claiming tag drops from $25k; passed over as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/5	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	67/20	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/20	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	29/5	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	11/5	-

Rockible

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 95-17

10/1

Comment: Behind Revivalism in a claimer (stumbled at the start) when last of seven three weeks ago; lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; related to Stakes winner Acoustic Ave; tag drops from $32k to $15k here; should figure if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	104/5	-
02/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/20	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	201/10	-

Aqueduct

20:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: VERY SATISFACTORY is the pick of these. He has been running consistently well of late and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Noble One latest.

1st	5. Macaw Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Very Satisfactory 2nd Fav	6/4
3rd	7. Remember The Chief	4/1

Favourite

11/8

Macaw

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 225P-

11/8

Comment: Failed to finish in a maiden claimer at Saratoga on debut outing for new trainer in August; although a maiden, he has made an impact on a few occasions; returns from a break today; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 8	21/20	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	143/50	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	251/100	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	269/100	-

2nd Favourite

6/4

Very Satisfactory

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 3-222

6/4

Comment: From a top stable and has displayed improved form on last two starts; beaten into second when 8-15 finished just ahead of Noble One last month in a maiden claimer; Brad Cox's runners are going great guns at the moment; recent effort was creditable so holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/20	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/4	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	59/20	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/20	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	221/10	-

Remember The Chief

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Patrick Quick Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7506-3

4/1

Comment: Beaten 10l into third over 6f here (maiden claimer) on debut for this trainer in front of Mano E Mano 18 days ago; best form so far in last two starts; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	93/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	73/10	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	159/10	-
24/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/5	-

Well Suited

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 508-72

8/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; went off 13-2 when good runner-up two months ago in a maiden claimer; cannot be ignored as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	21/5	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/10	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	93/10	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	88/5	-

Mano E Mano

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Wayne Potts Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 66-545

25/1

Comment: Found life tough when 14l back in fifth over 6f here (maiden claimer, close behind Remember The Chief) two weeks ago; still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); others are preferred as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/1	-
26/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	119/10	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	51/5	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	104/5	-
07/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	201/4	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	117/2	-

Noble One

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: Jr John Pregman, Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 0-9856

33/1

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 13 and hasn't shown much recently; missed the frame (beaten 16l into sixth) in a maiden claimer (behind Very Satisfactory) 18 days ago; not easy to fancy as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	115/2	-
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	77/1	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	70/1	-
05/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	171/2	-
14/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	379/4	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	207/4	-

Bad Boy Butch

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 2-753

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; bobbled at the start last month when involved in the finish in a maiden claimer; can be in the mix as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/10	-
06/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	58/5	-
21/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	8/1	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	191/10	-
04/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	41/5	-

Aqueduct

21:16 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 1f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MACALLAN is expected to get the job done. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast, while Otello looks best of the rest.

1st	6. Otello Fav	10/3
2nd	2. Magical Ways	3/1
3rd	3. Rungius 2nd Fav	7/2

Magical Ways

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: R Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 32-443

3/1

Comment: Recent runs have been consistent but possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; problems at the start (stumbled) when beaten just over 2l to finish third four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/20	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	57/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	29/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	61/5	-

Good Skate

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 153P-1

3/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer when dropped in distance 35 days ago; winning form over C&D; claiming tag rises to $62.5k here; others more persuasive despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	P / 7	86/5	-
28/04/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	81/5	-
21/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
03/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	15/4	-
07/01/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-

Favourite

10/3

Otello

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 6964-3

10/3

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; produced a string of consistent efforts; ran well when beaten 1½l in January at Tampa Bay Downs in an allowance optional claimer; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
15/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	39/2	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 10	679/100	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-
01/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Rungius

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4133-8

7/2

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; finished eighth, beaten a fair way over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) last month, behind Magical Ways; this is competitive and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	31/1	-
05/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 13	31/10	-
30/03/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	21/20	-
01/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/5	-
02/02/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	53/10	-
12/01/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	33/10	-

Peek

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 19-12

7/2

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish second in an allowance optional claimer just ahead of Magical Ways two months ago; managed three wins in his last six outings; a course winner; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/1	-
03/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	49/5	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	47/2	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	463/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	4273/100	-
13/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	201/100	-

Macallan

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: /322-1

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park 46 days ago; not many miles on the clock; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
01/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
27/01/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	71/20	-
21/10/23	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	32/5	-
11/02/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	53/20	-

Aqueduct

21:47 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOUDINI'S BRIDE is a firm choice. Khali's Storm, Ah Ca Ira and Sky Runner can give the selection something to think about.

1st	5. Welcome Back Babe	10/3
2nd	9. Ah Ca Ira Fav	7/4
3rd	8. Khali's Storm	13/2

Favourite

7/4

Ah Ca Ira

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-322

7/4

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Brocknardini; went close when runner-up in a maiden claimer (stumbled at the start) five weeks ago; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/20	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	69/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	23/2	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Houdini's Bride

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 32-

3/1

Comment: Went close when runner-up at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (maiden claimer, muddy track) last May; returns from an absence here; she's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	15/4	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 9	59/20	-

Welcome Back Babe

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 60U39-

10/3

Comment: Has found improvement of late; beaten a long way in a maiden claimer (Saratoga) in August; returning from a layoff here; claiming value now drops to $30k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	9/2	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/4	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 8	118/5	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	221/4	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	189/10	-
10/02/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	25/2	-

Sky Runner

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-36

6/1

Comment: Sixth beaten 10l in a maiden optional claimer 34 days ago; winless in three starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; wears first-time blinkers; possible squeak.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	46/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	11/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	87/2	-

Khali's Storm

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 337-P3

13/2

Comment: Has run nine times without getting off the mark but appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; creditable effort to finish third, beaten just over 3l over 6f here (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; tag has been raised to $30k; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so some hopes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	107/5	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 6	37/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	147/4	-
18/04/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-
03/03/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/4	-
16/02/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-

Dear John

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 725-62

16/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; well held when second 48 days ago in a maiden claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $30k); latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	177/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/2	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	68/5	-

Heavens Lee

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-6

25/1

Comment: Was held in sixth in a maiden claimer 35 days ago; nicely bred (by Lookin At Lee); with hopes pinned on headgear bringing improvement, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	11/1	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	9/5	-

Joevia's Diva

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Gina Giglio Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 49

40/1

Comment: Finished last of nine last month in a maiden claimer; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	101/4	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	209/10	-

Staged Conflict

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Linda Dixon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 098-7

50/1

Comment: Beaten a long way in a maiden claimer 27 days ago; $30k claiming tag this time (up from $20k); not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	207/4	-
19/11/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	305/4	-
28/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	299/4	-
07/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	41/5	-