Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Thursday, April 24
Best bet: ONE MORE DANCE (8)
Best value: SLIGHTLY BUSY (7)
FIRST: Ada May drops after bouncing in last; rates close call. Just Words exits clear-cut maiden score in last; dangerous. Awesome Roberta is another that logged first victory in last start; don't ignore.
SECOND: Henry's Hope displayed improved speed in last; rail draw and pulling weight from field are the keys. Dialbolico has finished second in last two; runner-up again? Daw Samaa drops two price levels; worth long look.
THIRD: She's Wicked Smart broke maiden by an expanding 11 lengths last time; more to come. Danneel hails from streaking stable (Steven Schauer); must consider. Dream on Cara owns competitive back numbers; don't dismiss.
FOURTH: Karen's Honor adds blinkers after non-threatening fifth in last; improvement predicted. Whistler's Style gets class relief and packs potent late kick on best. Dolce Sera was a willing second in last; must be factored into the mix.
FIFTH: Consider It Done fired 5-furlong bullet for first start since claimed by Linda Rice; set for breakthrough. Omaha Pistol was just a head by a next-out winner in last; dangerous. Allofasuddenlee was second by more than nine lengths last out; right in the thick of this.
SIXTH: Skylander is a six-time winner on Big A loam; owns field's fastest figures on best efforts. Burninhunkoflove makes local debut after winning two in a row at Fair Grounds; big-time threat. Quick Hammer, another that loves to win, will prove very tough on an unchallenged lead.
SEVENTH: Slightly Busy projects as the main speed in turf debut. Sinead, 1-for-1 on Big A grass, will be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Miss Bourbon is rested and training with a purpose; very interesting.
EIGHTH: One More Dance was compromised by soft fractions when third in debut last summer; call in wide-open nightcap. On a Summer Day is rested and gets first-time Lasix; price will be tempting. Practical Romance was an even third in debut on Fair Grounds sod; very playable. Heavenly Girl logged three tight works for first start since November; must consider.
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