Aqueduct Picks- January 6, 2023: Jerome Offers Kentucky Derby Points

Aqueduct is set to host its first Kentucky Derby prep race of 2024. Check out our Aqueduct picks and analysis for the 10 point Jerome stakes from the New York track.

Full Card Analysis

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Aqueduct Picks- Race 1

$70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Post: 12:20 PM ET; Entries: 6

• #1 FABULOUS FOX (4-5): Gets the top selection. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 CITY BLOCKS (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done. Well-bred for this spot.
• #3 HANNAH GOOD (5-2): Debuts here and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets.
• #2 BROOKLYN DANTZ (8-1): Seems to be running for the minor placings. A good bet to hit the board in this type of race. Comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 2

Aqueduct Picks- Race 2

$28k Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 12:50 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #3 YOUBETTERBEJOKING (6-5): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. The class of the field.
• #2 ARREBATO (2-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 TATER AND TOT (10-1): A price horse and probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #4 FLASHY ALEX (15-1): A price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings. Goes out for the Persaud barn and gets Olver in the irons.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 1 – 4

Aqueduct Picks- Race 3

$150k Jerome S. going 1 m on dirt; Post: 1:19 PM ET; Entries: 5

• #4 EL GRANDE O (9-5): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 DRUM ROLL PLEASE (1-1): A major player in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 SWEET SODDY J (8-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #2 KHANATE (6-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Franco.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 2

Aqueduct Picks- Race 4

$80k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on dirt; Post: 1:48 PM ET; Entries: 6

• #3 HERO’S MEDAL (2-1): Gets the top selection. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #6 LUCENCY (9-5): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Will run for the combination of Dutrow and Lezcano. The class of the field.
• #5 VENGE (6-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 EGYPT (5-2): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 5 – 1

Aqueduct Picks- Race 5

$43k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 2:17 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #4 ROB THE BANK (7-2): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #6 RETAIL MAN (5-2): A major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #1 BRACA (9-2): A major player in this race. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #3 ONE WITHEVERYTHING (20-1): A price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 3

Aqueduct Picks- Race 6

$70k Maiden Special Weight going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Post: 2:47 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #4 SCHERZANDO (8-1): Gets the top selection. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run. Bet the longshot play at BetOnline.
• #1 FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE (5-2): A major player in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #7 FLYING IN STYLE (9-2): A major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has been running against decent company.
• #6 PASCHAL MOON (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 6

Aqueduct Picks- Race 7

$84k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 f on dirt; Post: 3:18 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #4 BEACHWALKER (4-1): Gets the top selection. Makes sense on speed figures. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #7 HIGH OAK (7-5): A major player in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #6 JOEY FRESHWATER (6-1): A major player in this race. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. The class of the field.
• #3 SET SAIL (7-2): A major player in this race. Goes out for the Mott barn and gets Lezcano in the irons.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 6 – 3

Aqueduct Picks- Race 8

$150k Ladies S. going 1 1/8 m on dirt; Post: 3:47 PM ET; Entries: 6

• #6 SADDLE UP JESSIE (2-1): Gets the top selection. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. The class of the field.
• #4 SHE’S MO BUBBLY (5-2): A major player in this race. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Carmouche.
• #5 COMPARATIVE (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. Will run for the combination of Cox and Franco.
• #1 KNOW IT ALL AUDREY (10-1): A price horse and isn’t without hope. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 1

Aqueduct Picks- Race 9

$35k Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 4:16 PM ET; Entries: 9

• #6 MR PHIL (2-1): Gets the best of the card distinction here as the class of the field. Bet the best bet of the day at BetUS.
• #1 MI TRES POR CIENTO (4-1): A major player in this race. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #7 STRIKING SPEED (9-2): Has a shot in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #4 HEIR PORT (5-2): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Is the class of the field.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 7 – 4

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