Free Picks For Aqueduct - 1/15/21

Race 1 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 10. 7 Tercero placed 4 times in eight outings, finished third when last seen, and cannot be overlooked today. 8 Have A Heart placed in two of seven outings finished third when last out and jockey booking is a big plus. 9 Freudian Analyst placed 4 times in 35 outings, was fourth when last seen in December, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Tercero to win, Exacta 7-9

Race 2 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $84,000 and field of 5. 2 Stand For The Flag has been successful twice at one mile, finished fourth when last seen in December, and drops a grade today. 4 Kansas Kis has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last out in November and cannot be overlooked today. 5 FoxTail has eight victories in races of up to one mile, finished fourth when last seen in December on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 FoxTail to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 3 on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 1 Vici has four victories in races of up to one mile, finished well back when last seen, but has had excellent workouts of late. 2 Castagno has three victories at one mile, finished poorly when last seen but was a winner prior to that. 4 Reed Kan has nine victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished fourth when last out, and on these terms is hard to overlook today. 4 Reed Kan to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 4 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and field of 9. 4 Mun Luv has placed in two or four outings, finished second when last seen in November, and puts on blinkers for just the first time. 6 CommandAndControl is a half-sister to T Bones Trick, finished second when last seen in November and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Lightfoot Miss has placed in one of three outings, was well back when last seen but has a talented jockey in the saddle. 6 CommandAndControl to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 5 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 7 furlong claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 3 La Negrita has been a winner at both six and seven furlongs, was victorious when last out in December and holds the leading credentials today. 6 Pendolino has been successful at both five furlongs and one mile, was a winner with last out in December and on these terms merits much consideration. 8 Dashi has two victories at seven furlongs, finished well back when last seen, but puts on blinkers for just the first time and drops in class. 3 La Negrita to win, Exacta 3-8

Race 6 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and field of 9. 1 Heirloom Kitten has been successful twice at one mile, finished well back with last out in December but on a drop in class holds solid claims. 5 Road To Meath has two victories at seven furlongs, finished eighth when last seen but has had excellent workouts of late. 6 Tri Saint Lorenzo has been successful in two outings at one mile, was sixth when last seen, but on connections must be respected. 5 Road To Meath to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 7 on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $84,000 and a field of 10. 1 ShotSki has been successful at both six furlongs and one mile and finished fourth when last out in February in a Grade 2. 6 High Velocity has been successful at both five and seven furlongs, finished fourth when last seen, and cannot be overlooked. 9 Acker has 7 victories in races of up to one mile, was victorious when last out in November, debuts from a new stable today, and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Acker to win, Exacta 9-6

The eighth and final race on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $43,000 and a field of 10. 3 Noctilucent finished third when last seen in November, puts on blinkers for just the first time today, and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Sonic Speed has placed in one of four outings, has blinkers on for just the first time, and plays a prominent role at the line. 6 What’s My Category has placed in two of four outings, finished second when last seen, looks to go one better today and on these terms is hard to deny. 6 What’s My Category to win, Exacta 6-3