SAL
03-06-2005, 11:55 AM
Picks for Aqueduct Sunday:
R1 #6 White Dragon-Not much to beat in this field, should get the job done today.
R2 #4 Unswept-Another case of a split Beyer variant here? Ran faster than the ML fav on the same day/surface, but got assigned a lower fig. Still like this runner here though, I think he can move forward for this barn.
R3 #3 Bogota Bill-Showed ability last year sprinting. Tried to make a move in his comebacker in the mud. Can excuse that as his worse races come on wet surfaces. Has drilled regularly since then, should improve on a fast surface today.
R4 #5 Attila’s Storm-Flopped bigtime in his first start eastside as the even money fav. That effort can be excused because of the change in scenery. Should dominate this weak bunch, 6/5 would be a gift. Will probably watch this one.
R5 #4 Princess Jasmine-Her only sprint races are decent, probably any of those efforts could take this. Had a rough trip last time. Doesn’t have much to beat here.
R6 #4 Missile Bay-Probably the speed of the speed in here. Will be tough if able to establish a clear lead early.
R7 #5 New York Cat-I’m pretty sure he’ll get the lead in here. Has been running well since returning from the long layoff. Distance should be within reach.
R8 #2 Saratoga Jules-Was dueled into submission last time out, and Luzzi probably didn’t persevere with him after he was used up. Should have a much easier time on the front end today and he’s always tough when able to open up.
R9 #10 Imprints in Gold-Field full of question marks so I’ll take a shot here. He has some back class and obviously had some physical problems before the big drop. Didn’t really pick up his feet in his latest, but Schettino has been drilling him regularly since then, including two 8f works. That’s a good sign as far as soundness goes. Will get an honest pace to shoot at here.
R1 #6 White Dragon-Not much to beat in this field, should get the job done today.
R2 #4 Unswept-Another case of a split Beyer variant here? Ran faster than the ML fav on the same day/surface, but got assigned a lower fig. Still like this runner here though, I think he can move forward for this barn.
R3 #3 Bogota Bill-Showed ability last year sprinting. Tried to make a move in his comebacker in the mud. Can excuse that as his worse races come on wet surfaces. Has drilled regularly since then, should improve on a fast surface today.
R4 #5 Attila’s Storm-Flopped bigtime in his first start eastside as the even money fav. That effort can be excused because of the change in scenery. Should dominate this weak bunch, 6/5 would be a gift. Will probably watch this one.
R5 #4 Princess Jasmine-Her only sprint races are decent, probably any of those efforts could take this. Had a rough trip last time. Doesn’t have much to beat here.
R6 #4 Missile Bay-Probably the speed of the speed in here. Will be tough if able to establish a clear lead early.
R7 #5 New York Cat-I’m pretty sure he’ll get the lead in here. Has been running well since returning from the long layoff. Distance should be within reach.
R8 #2 Saratoga Jules-Was dueled into submission last time out, and Luzzi probably didn’t persevere with him after he was used up. Should have a much easier time on the front end today and he’s always tough when able to open up.
R9 #10 Imprints in Gold-Field full of question marks so I’ll take a shot here. He has some back class and obviously had some physical problems before the big drop. Didn’t really pick up his feet in his latest, but Schettino has been drilling him regularly since then, including two 8f works. That’s a good sign as far as soundness goes. Will get an honest pace to shoot at here.