Aqueduct Picks- 2024 Central Park Stakes

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Central Park Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:40 AM ET
Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 SHOP LIFTING (9-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 LONG LEGGED QUEEN (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 OUT TOO LATE (3-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late.
• #1 HEAVENLY GIRL (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 3 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET
Allowance $92k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 KEY POINT (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 TOXIC GRAY (2-1): Contender. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (6-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 TIVY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 5

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET
Notebook Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 MAN IN FINANCE (8-5): Best bet of the card. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 SHOOT IT TRUE (8-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 KENNY BE (2-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #2 IN THE CHASE (10-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET
Maiden Claiming $46k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 LOOKING FOR GINNY (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #2 STREET VIEW (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 LOOKS FIRST (3-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
• #7 IN ALL MY DREAMS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 3 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET
Allowance Optional Claiming $92k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 SAVE US MELANIA (9-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 SEDONA (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 I’M BUZZY (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 WEIGH THE RISKS (8-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET
Allowance $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #3 SLAPINTHEFACE (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 MIZTERTONIC (6-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 AMPLITUDE (3-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #2 FAKE CELEBRITY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET
Claiming $28k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 VALENZAN DAY (4-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 BLAKE B. (6-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #8 CUMBERLAND BLUES (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 OPTIC WAY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 8 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 PURPOSE (8-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #1 AUTUMN (2-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Speed figures match this group well.
• #9 ELITE STATUS (8-1): Contender.
• #3 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 12 – 1 – 9 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET
Central Park Stakes $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 JACK AND JIM (9-2): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #9 EARLY ADOPTER (3-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #8 SMOOTH BREEZE (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #3 FIRE PIT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 8 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 BLUE EYED SCOUT (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 MIAVANA (15-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to take a step forward.
• #10 TRULLI MAGIC (4-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 SPOOL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 10 – 12

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