Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Wednesday, April 23
Best bet: GUN MAESTRO (5)
Best value: MAKEYOURMOMENT (8)
FIRST: Silo Ridge makes first start for Linda Rice after clear-cut win in last; more to come. Vinsanity makes peak start of form cycle after improved second in last; dangerous. Muazarah could prove very tough on a soft lead.
SECOND: Jamie Ness entry: Hagrid's Flame gets confident price boost after being disqualified from top honors last time at Parx and mate My Last Mission could play out as the main speed; just one goes with Ruben Silvera named on both. Zilla Racing Stables entry: Dr. Kraft wheels back in a hurry (10 days) for new barn and mate Jackson Heights could be the prime beneficiary if pace meltdown ensues; potent pairing. Land d'Oro owns fast numbers on best efforts.
THIRD: Wajda was a front-end maiden winner in last start and projects as the main speed once again. On the Ledge is training with a purpose for first start since August. Accidental Bid is a front-running threat on best.
FOURTH: She's Complicated makes first start since claimed by Jamie Ness after dominant maiden score in last; more to come. Taliesin makes peak start of form cycle; price will be tempting. Vehemente logged only win on Big A loam last fall; worth long look.
FIFTH: Gun Maestro was compromised by wide trip in last; fast back numbers seal the deal. Empty Tomb needed last and is more than good enough on "A" efforts. Dads Good Runner is riding a forward line on the numbers; don't dismiss.
SIXTH: Midway Memories tallied fast final fraction when second in debut on Tampa grass; call in season's first turf race. Magnum's Microbrst is fresh and switches surface; wake-up potential. Siyouni Flash gets the meds for stateside debut; must be factored into the mix.
SEVENTH: Contrary Thinking drilled three times since non-stressful sixth last out; forward move predicted. What's Up Bro is speedy and could play out as the controlling front-runner. Antonio of Venice is effective from on or off the pace; right in the thick of this.
EIGHTH: Makeyourmoment compiled tight work tab for first start since last fall; ready. Doomed endured tough trip in only outing; worth long look. Ragazzo d'Oro has the benefit of the rail and makes first start versus NY breds; very playable. Fresh Start could improve with switch to sod.
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