Aqueduct - The Walker Group

	The Walker Group Leading the way towards the winner's circle at...
Aqueduct on Thursday, March 12, 2009
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Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 105

INNER DIRT FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000, IF FOR $14,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 CAVALLO PAZZO 1/1
	# 1 HALE AND HEARTY 5/2
	# 2 API MOHKAT 6/1

CAVALLO PAZZO figures to be the bet in here. His 105 average has this gelding with among the most favorable speed figures for this event. Win percentage under similar conditions may be the key for this gelding. Could beat this field given the 105 Equibase Speed Figure garnered in his last outing. HALE AND HEARTY - With better than average trips to the winner's circle, Maragh will most likely have this horse in excellent position to win the affair. Has been running soundly lately and will almost certainly be close to the front end early on. API MOHKAT - Has competitive front speed and will most likely fare very well against this group.

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16000 Class Rating: 76

INNER DIRT FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 SAY NEW YORK SANDY 5/2
	# 8 SARATOGIAN 2/1
	# 2 TURBO TIM 8/1

My pick in this race is SAY NEW YORK SANDY. He must be carefully examined given the quite good speed numbers. Iorio has a solid 15 percent win rate with entries running at this distance and surface. Will more than likely be one of the early speedsters of the pack going into the halfway point of the outing. SARATOGIAN - With a very strong 60 speed rating last time out, will surely be a factor in this contest. Duggan has this colt racing well and is a solid selection based on the competitive Equibase Speed Figs put up in route races lately. TURBO TIM - Has been running strongly lately and will most likely be close to the front end early on.

Race 3 - Optional Claiming - 13.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $46000 Class Rating: 106

INNER DIRT FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR RESTRICTED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $35,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF $25,000 OVER A MILE SINCE JANUARY 12 ALLOWED 3 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 HIGH BLUES 7/2
	# 1A LORD KIPLING 1/1
	# 5 UNDOCUMENTED 12/1

My choice in this event is HIGH BLUES. Has been running soundly and has among the strongest speed in the race for today's distance. Carmouche has been on fire the last month, winning at a nifty 19 percent rate. His 100 average has this horse with among the top speed figs here. LORD KIPLING - Contessa has one of the most favorable winning percentages in this field with entries running at this distance and surface. Looks respectable against this field and should be one of the early speedsters. UNDOCUMENTED - Looks very good versus this field and will most likely be one of the early speedsters.

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 62

INNER DIRT FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $15,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2B TRUE INTENT 7/2
	# 7 JAIMIES GEM 8/1
	# 4X ISYOUIS 2/1

TRUE INTENT is my choice. She has been running quite well and the Equibase Speed Figures are among the most favorable in this field. This choice will feel the med change - with second time Lasix today. Will almost certainly come out sharp - I have liked the way this filly has moved promptly to the front end recently. JAIMIES GEM - Has been running soundly lately and should be on the front end early on. ISYOUIS - Had one of the strongest Equibase speed figs of this group in her last contest.

Race 5 - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 102

INNER DIRT FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JANUARY 12 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 GALLANT AGAIN 5/2
	# 3 SEA OF TREES 7/2
	# 1A COUTH 2/1

My pick in this event is GALLANT AGAIN. Will almost certainly come out very solid - I have liked the way this gelding has moved speedily to the front end recently. Should be given consideration - I like the figs from the last contest. Has to be carefully examined against this group of animals displaying respectable figs lately and an average Equibase Speed Figure of 92 under similar conditions. SEA OF TREES - He has been running well and the speed figures are among the top in this group. Seems to have a formidable class edge based on the recent company kept. COUTH - Garnered a decent speed figure last time out. Is a strong contender based on figures put up lately under today's conditions.

Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $44000 Class Rating: 91

INNER DIRT FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 BINDLE STICK 10/1
	# 1A CANARDLY 15/1
	# 3 VALID SUM 9/5

BINDLE STICK has a solid shot to take this race and the potential return justifies the hazardous nature of the long odds. Is a key contender - given the 74 Equibase Speed Figure from his most recent race. Has recorded sound speed figs in dirt route races in the past. CANARDLY - Has been racing in the most competitive company of the field lately. Has been moving soundly and has among the most competitive speed in the race for today's distance. VALID SUM - He has to be considered given the strong speed numbers. Looks very good versus this group and will almost certainly be one of the early speedsters.

Race 7 - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $31000 Class Rating: 76

INNER DIRT FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JANUARY 12 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $18,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 SHE'S MY FORTUNE 2/1
	# 6 CARPATHIAN 3/1
	# 1A A P GRACIE 4/1

SHE'S MY FORTUNE is my choice. Has very good speed figures and has to be considered for a wager in here. Blinkers on could be the key here. I think having Dominguez ride this filly is a smart choice. CARPATHIAN - Has been running soundly lately and ought to be on the front end early on. Could best this group based on the Equibase Speed Figure - 70 - of her last contest. A P GRACIE - Is a strong contender based on figs posted lately under today's conditions. This filly has a good win percent in dirt route races.

Race 8 - SA - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $44000 Class Rating: 106

INNER DIRT FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR RESTRICTED. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF $24,000 SINCE JANUARY 12 ALLOWED 2 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 2 LIVING OUT A DREAM 6/1
	# 5 NORTHERN BUSTER 8/1
	# 8 JUDGE WILLIAM 7/2

I think LIVING OUT A DREAM is a very good choice. Looks very good for the conditions of this outing today, showing solid figs in dirt route races as of late. NORTHERN BUSTER - Ought to compete very well in the pace battle which bodes well with this group. JUDGE WILLIAM - Have to consider solely on class, with some of the most favorable class figures of this group of horses.

Race 9 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15000 Class Rating: 87

INNER DIRT FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 7 BRAHMINICAL 9/2
	# 5 SPECIAL TRIP 6/1
	# 2 MY BOY J J 10/1

BRAHMINICAL looks competitive to best this field. Displays the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 79 speed figure which is one of the most competitive in this group of horses in this race. In this field, this horse is prominent in earnings per start in dirt sprint contests. This gelding has some longshot handicapping angles I like to bet on. SPECIAL TRIP - Has run solidly when racing a dirt sprint race. Looks formidable versus this field and ought to be one of the leaders. MY BOY J J - Will most likely be one of the early speedsters of the group going into the midpoint of the race. Tough to pass on this horse with Studart in the saddle.