Free Picks For Aqueduct - 4/16/21
Race 1 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $43,000 and field of 13. 5 Exfiltration has not placed in any of 7 starts, was fifth when last out in March but cannot be overlooked today. 8 Quiet Horizon Quietly Quick, has had strong workouts of late, debuts today from this venue and jockey selection is a big plus. 10 Lemon Taffy is a half-sister to Roman Ceres, had a price tag at $100,000 as a yearling, and on today's debut merits serious consideration. 10 Lemon Taffy to win, Exacta 10-8
Race 2 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 1 Icy Dude has two victories at one mile, was second when last out in March and looks to go one better today. 3 Trappeze Artist has victories at both five and seven furlongs was a winner when last seen in March and finishes with the leaders. 5 Beta has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, was well back last time out in March but faces a slightly easier task today. 3 Trappeze Artist to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 3 on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 7. 2 SinaShack has placed in two of six starts, was second when last out in February and must not be overlooked today. 6 Warfront Fighter has placed four times in 14 starts, was second when last seen in March and looks to go one better today. 7 JailBreaker has not placed in any of six starts, was 4th last time out in March but has been gelded since and merits consideration. 6 Warfront Fighter to win, Exacta 6-7
Race 4 at Aqueduct on Friday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 6. 1 Bears Mafia has won nine times in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner when last out in March and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 2 Bronx Bomber has four victories at six furlongs, was third when last seen in March and finishes in the mix today. 3 Dark Money has eight victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and must be on all shortlists today. 1 Bears Mafia to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 5 on Friday at Aqueduct is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 7. 2 Vintage Hollywood has four victories in races of up to one mile, watch second when last out in March and plays a prominent role today. 3 Malibu Pro has eight victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last seen in March and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Legit has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in March, debuts from a new stable today and must be respected by the rest. 3 Malibu Pro to win, Exacta 3-6
Race 6 on Friday at Aqueduct is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $44,000 and field of 9. 6 Miss Liana has won five times at six furlongs was a winner when last out in March, debuts from a new stable today and looks to score a hat-trick. 7 Movie Score has won five times in races of up to one mile, was second when last seen in March and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 New Year’s Wish has five victories in races of up to one mile, was well back last time out in February of 2020 but cannot be overlooked upon returning after a long lay off. 6 Miss Liana to win, Exacta 6-9
Race 7 at Aqueduct on Friday is a 1-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $74,000 and field of 9. 3 Daddy Knows has four victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last out in February and amongst this class must be respected. 4 Control Group has 16 victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in March and looks for a double today. 5 Wild Banker has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in March and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Daddy Knows to win, Exacta 3-5
The eighth and final race on Friday at Aqueduct is a 6 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 1 Madera has two victories at six furlongs was second when last out in March, puts on blinkers for just the first time and must be given respect. 5 Vitanza has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in March, and looks for a fourth consecutive win today. 6 Appletini has two victories at six furlongs, was third last time out in March, and finishes with the leaders today. 5 Vitanza to win, Exacta 5-1