Best bet: GRAND COMMANDER (8)
Best value: DOLCE SERA (7)
FIRST: Howling Wind was an improved third in last; more to give. Carol T drops after showing newfound speed in last; very interesting. Kadena logs fast figures on best efforts; paltry price is the problem.
SECOND: Brunch With Amy is training consistently for first start since claimed by Linda Rice. Baby Sassicaia could impact if pace meltdown ensues. Sassy Princess has failed as the favorite in last two starts; you’ve been warned.
THIRD: Mo Attitude is fresh and could be ideally positioned in the stalker’s seat. Gretna Green could play out as the speed of the speed in local debut. Tammy’s Cruiser needed last and owns fast back numbers; don’t ignore.
FOURTH: Exploration makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; forward move predicted. House United could prove tough on a soft lead. Aggregation also is quick from gate but has a nasty habit of failing as the favorite; your move.
FIFTH: So Vain gets class relief and first-time Lasix; weak field helps, too. Asking is improving with every start; logical contender. Pencima could make forward move with addition of blinkers; price will be on your side.
SIXTH: Imnobodysfool was a useful third in debut; added ground should play to strength. R U Bluffing is rested and gets blinkers and Lasix; worth long look. Mathea was a clear-cut second in last; right in the thick of this.
SEVENTH: Dolce Sera should pack intensified wallop with cutback to 6 furlongs. Elegant, a wire-to-wire winner in last, could play out as the dominant speed once again. Majestic Return also is fleet-footed and could prove tough if able to outsprint Elegant; don’t ignore.
EIGHTH: Grand Commander tallied rapid late-pace figure when a dominant maiden winner in last; pairs up. Wait for Me is rested, training with a purpose and could play out as the main speed; very interesting. Kavanaugh drops after bouncing in last; rebound threat. Fever Night should be aided by cutback to mile; must be considered.
#Steve #Matthews #Aqueduct #selections #Friday #Jan
