Aqueduct Racetrack Analysis by Danny Dimes – March 28, 2025
Aqueduct Racetrack Analysis by Danny Dimes – March 28, 2025
By Danny Dimes – Aces & Races Contributor and Handicapper
Race 3 – Claiming $10,000 (N1Y or N3L)
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Post Time: 2:13 PM ET
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Distance: 6½ Furlongs (Dirt)
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Purse: $28,000
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Beyer Par: 68
Top Selections: 5-1a-7-4 (Alt: #6 Everlys Girl)
#5 Goldcrest (1-1 ML)
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Big class drop, superior speed figures
#1a Shezanarcticqueen (2-1 ML)
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Claimed recently, game veteran with 7 wins
#7 Jackie the Joker (6-1 ML)
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Lone speed threat, vulnerable late
#4 Ghostly Girl (12-1 ML)
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Could capitalize if pace collapses
Race 4 – Claiming $35,000 (N3L or NW since 3/28/24)
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Post Time: 2:47 PM ET
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Distance: 1 Mile (Dirt)
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Purse: $44,000
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Beyer Par: 73
Top Selections: 1-5-2-3 (Alt: #4 Luna Moth)
#1 Mursal (2-1 ML)
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Layoff a concern, but working well; good draw and top jock
#5 Toned Up (9-5 ML)
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Grinder type; consistent, but win-shy
#2 Kara Para (10-1 ML)
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Fits the condition well and has back class
#3 Whistler’s Style (7-2 ML)
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Solid closer with veteran savvy
Race 5 – Starter Optional Claiming $50,000 / SAL $50k (N2L)
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Post Time: 3:20 PM ET
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Distance: 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
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Purse: $55,000
Top Selections: 7-4-1-2 (Alt: #3 Honorable Becky)
#7 Helen’s Revenge (3-1 ML)
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Stakes experience, tactical and reliable
#4 Notmysteppingstone (5-1 ML)
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Back-to-back wins on the front end
#1 Maxaluna (2-1 ML)
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Upside off debut win despite slow break
#2 D’s a Rock (3-1 ML)
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Fastest early, but fade risk
Race 6 – Claiming $16,000 N2L (Fillies & Mares 4+)
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Post Time: 3:52 PM ET
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Distance: 1 Mile (Dirt)
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Purse: $29,000
Top Selections: 8-4-5-9 (Alt: #1 To Be Loved by You)
#8 LemMe Drink (3-1 ML)
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Strong finisher in same condition last out
#4 Lucky and Gorgeous (5-1 ML)
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Off a win and projects similar trip
#5 Focus Pocus (7-2 ML)
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Fastest Beyer, big drop, wire threat
#9 Montauk Mystique (6-1 ML)
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Improving and gritty
Race 7 – Allowance Optional Claiming $100k/N1X (3YO Fillies)
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Post Time: 4:25 PM ET
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Distance: 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
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Purse: $82,000
Top Selections: 2-6-3-1 (Alt: #5 Fortuna Mia)
#2 Army Gal (5-2 ML)
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Strong back Beyers and cutback angle
#6 Delray (3-1 ML)
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Sharp recent win and fast
#3 Broadway Lights (5-1 ML)
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Reliable type with tactical finish
#1 Shadyside (6-1 ML)
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Blinkers on, sharp on wet
Race 8 – Maiden Claiming $30,000 (NY-Bred 3YO)
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Post Time: 4:58 PM ET
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Distance: 1 Mile (Dirt)
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Purse: $36,000
Top Selections: 2-9-8-7 (Alt: #6 Solomini’s Legacy)
#2 Runamor (4-5 ML)
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DQ’d last out but dominated the field
#9 Capt Jax Parrow (7-2 ML)
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Ran a good second to top pick last time
#8 Damage (8-1 ML)
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Finishing well lately, could land in exotics
#7 Ragtime Prankster (6-1 ML)
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Drops from MSW, sneaky value
Selections and insights provided by Danny Dimes, friend of the Aces & Races team.