Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, March 21
Best bet: PERSISTENT DANGER (6)
Best value: CONNIVING (8)
FIRST: Social Hour compiled five tight works since claimed; ready for best. Stormin Sammy is speedy but owns four seconds and two thirds from seven starts; another minor award? Bobby Bob fired crisp 5-furlong drill on March 9; worth long look.
SECOND: Street View was a clear-cut winner in last and owns faster back numbers; more to come. The Shoe Lady could prove very tough on a soft lead. Roman Goddess needed last and gets class relief; very interesting.
THIRD: Big Ego, second in last two, could be sitting on breakthrough in peak start of form cycle. Allofasuddenlee poses a wire-to-wire threat if allowed soft splits. Stormy's Dreaming runs late and could be aided by additional quarter mile.
FOURTH: Cara's Dreamweaver tallied improved internal numbers in last start; call based on price potential. Bam's Bliss Kiss owns speed and fast figures; likely underlay. Sassy Shenanigans owns a win and a second from two outings; must consider.
FIFTH: Boss Three O Two withstood pace pressure to win last; takes another. Neuschwanstein adds blinkers and could play out as the main speed. Stjames could impact at fat odds on "A" game; don't ignore.
SIXTH: Persistent Danger drops, makes quick return and could be ideally positioned in bulky field. Hot Rod Rumble is fleet-footed and working consistently for return; dangerous. Bronx Bomber was freshened after hard-fought win at this level on Feb. 2; must be factored into the mix.
SEVENTH: Neural Network regressed in last after game placing in prior; rebounds. Ten Strike Racing entry: Whittington Park packs solid late kick and mate The King Cheek is fleet-footed; complementary coupling. My Last Mission fired half-mile bullet since front-running score at Parx last out; right in the thick of this.
EIGHTH: Conniving could be ideally positioned in nightcap with ample speed. Wajda, a wire-to-wire maiden winner last time, could prove tough if able to shake clear again. Iron Man Ira also is speedy and will be aided by cutback to 6 furlongs. B Fifty Two owns fast numbers and makes first start since gelded; don't overlook.
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