Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Saturday, April 12
Best bet: QUICK TO ACCUSE (9)
Best value: ALWAYS BE SMART (6)
FIRST: Lord Captain compiled tight work tab for first start since last fall; ready. Thank You Jon bounced last time after front-end win in prior; rebound potential. Bronx Bomber was a tough-trip third in last; worth long look.
SECOND: Surveillance makes quick return (seven days) and gets class relief; outside post seals the deal. Just Beat the Odds is riding a two-race winning streak; dangerous. Bold Journey worked four times since last start; very interesting.
THIRD: Zeebear is fresh and owns fast numbers on best efforts. Hot Rod Rumble is quick from gate and could prove tough on a soft lead. Perfect Flight could impact if pace meltdown ensues.
FOURTH: She's Complicated makes first start with maiden-claiming tag; weakness of field helps. Parade Ring also drops into selling ranks and makes third start of form cycle. Wake Up Lauren owns competitive numbers on best.
FIFTH: Caldo Candy is training with a purpose for first start in 57 days; potent layoff barn. Ten Cent Town was compromised by slow start last time; consider. Concorde Spirit, a determined winner in last, could fall through the cracks in the wagering.
SIXTH: Always Be Smart overcame rough trip to break maiden in last; more to come. Badge of War, another that won first career race last time, worked four times in the interim. Flat On makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; must consider.
SEVENTH: Alpine Princess packs potent kick on best efforts and gets class relief. Fade to Grey is speedy and riding a two-race winning streak; very dangerous. Headline Numbers fits Chad Brown's signature pattern; must consider.
EIGHTH: Valenzan Day wheels back in a hurry for new barn after determined win last week; more to come. Flat Out Flying has won three in a row; big-time player. Quick Hammer will prove very tough if able to secure clear lead.
NINTH: Quick to Accuse tallied swift final fraction when winning by more than seven lengths last out; pairs up. Antonio of Venice exits fast-figured placing in last; dangerous. Master of Arms logs fast numbers with machinelike consistency; right in the thick of this. Air of Defiance is fresh and makes first start since gelded; price will be tempting.
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