Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Ladies Stakes

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

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Claiming $44k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 IRIDESCENT (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 NARCISO DALI (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 JAVA BUZZ (8-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 AUGUSTINE RED (3-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Ladies Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #1 TIZZY IN THE SKY (4-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 COMPARATIVE (9-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 JULIA SHINING (2-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Could wear these ones down late.
• #3 EVIDENCIAS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 5 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 CAMM’ DUKE (9-2): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 YORK TAVERN (6-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 MASTERWORK (10-1): Worth a look. The price is right
• #6 ALWAYS A WARRIOR (7-2): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 4 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 D DAY SKY (7-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 FINAL DENILE (4-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #1 BIG RICH (5-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 JUST BE HONEST (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 T KRAFT (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 SOCIAL HOUR (9-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 ORGONITE (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 ONE NINE HUNDRED (2-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:40 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 FRIZZANTE (8-5): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Barn has been solid.
• #5 MELT WITH YOU (6-1): Major Player. Can run with these.
• #4 STRAPPED (5-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 TRAFFIC MASTER (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 FADE TO GREY (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Strong early pace figs. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #2 BELLS BEACH (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1A SAVE US MELANIA (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
• #3 PATTY CAKES (10-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 2 – 1A – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Allowance $76k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 GRAYWING (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 KID BILLY (6-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #3 ON THE HILL (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 BOSS THREE O TWO (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 3 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $74k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 VEKINDA (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 LATE NIGHT BOSS (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #11 TOTAL SILENCE (12-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #5 FREE DANCE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 11 – 5

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