Stakes Saturday at Aqueduct

After the wintry weather we take a look at a fine stakes race at Aqueduct on this Stakes Saturday.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Jerome~G2~1 mile 70 yards~3 year old~Stakes}
A modest field of eight will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes feature.  There is some speed in here to keep the pace honest.  These Kentucky Derby aspirants begin to set out on that trail in earnest.  It should be a very exciting race.

#8 Master Lighting (C. Velasquez / Pletcher) might have a slight edge with a couple of good last out efforts and one gracious workout.  He could be forwardly placed and bring it in the stretch run.  This son of Pulpit is one of two with a victory at this distance.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#5 Matuszak (Maragh / Mott) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and three solid workouts.  This lad is a son of Bernardini and with a legitimate pace should be running forcefully through the stretch.  He is another with a victory at this distance.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#7 Classic Giancnroll (A. Solis / Guererro) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  As a son of 2005 Kentucky Derby winner, Giacomo, expect this guy to be rolling late.  He is 80% in the money in five starts.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Noble Moon (I. Ortiz / Gyarmati) could be the favorite with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb endurance workouts.  This son of Malibu Moon could show speed or close down this field.  He could step up with another true improvement.

#3 Lawmaker (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) should be in the mix in his second career start.  Another son of Malibu Moon, his last out was a successful win effort and he has put in three hearty workouts.  It is possible that an exacta Moon could be in the offing.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Master Lighting  /  #5 Matuszak  /  #7 Classic Giacnroll  /  #1 Noble Moon, #3 Lawmaker.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Miss Lucky Sevens, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Blues and Silvers, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 2-5-1-9.
Bankroll takes another drop to $51.13.