Aqueduct Picks- 2024 Red Smith

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Red Smith Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis: Aqueduct Saturday Analysis

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:40 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 MATH TUTOR (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #4 SALAMIS (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 GEORGIA MAGIC (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 A BOURBON FOR TOBY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $95k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 REDDINGTON (7-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 MARIACHI (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 ILLUMINARE (2-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Has experience at this level.
• #6 AWESOME NATIVE (4-1): Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 SPRING MAGIC (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Races that could beat these.
• #2 STREET JAM (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 BELLE OF THE BALL (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 IRISH JACKSON (5-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 LU’S REDEMPTION (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 DREAM ON CARA (5-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Running well of late.
• #4 FOCUS POCUS (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. May be able to find the right setup.
• #9 WATCH OVER ME (4-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 4 – 9

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Hill Prince Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 DETERMINISTIC (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 CUGINO (5-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #7 ROYAL MAJESTY (7-2): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 MAIN BEACH (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 7 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #7 FUNNY UNCLE (3-1): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 OMNI KING (9-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #15 SMILE MON (7-5): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #11 MIZTERTONIC (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 15 – 11

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 MAGNIFICENT MILE (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 BEST BET (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 SORORITY PRANK (4-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 VINSANITY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 6 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship Stakes $150k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 SENBEI (5-2): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 GROOMS ALL BIZNESS (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #6 ALOGON (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #2 THIN WHITE DUKE (20-1): Contender. The value is right on this one underneath.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 6 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Red Smith Stakes $300k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 ADHAMO (8-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #2 INTEGRATION (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Comes home strong.
• #8 MASTER PIECE (5-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Could wear these ones down late.
• #9 REBEL RED (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 8 – 9

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.

• #15 VEHEMENTE (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
• #7 TOWER TWENTY TWO (10-1): Contender. Likely to take a step forward. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #10 FURRY FOX (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #8 TRULLI MAGIC (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 15 – 7 – 10 – 8

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Saturday

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Sunday

• Aqueduct picks featuring the Grade 3 Long Island Stakes