Steve Matthews' Aqueduct picks for Saturday, March 22
Best Bet: AMITY ROAD (1)
Best Value: CONSIDER IT DONE (10)
FIRST: Amity Road gets class boost after winning by more than seven lengths at Laurel last out; ready for prime time. Gun It makes quick return and drops; dangerous. Fromanothamutha fired 5-furlong bullet since last race; don't ignore.
SECOND: Majestic Return, away since August, is speedy and displays history of firing big efforts off the bench. Lady Mine is training with a purpose for first start since 56-day freshener; worth long look. Justthefactsjack could prove tough on an unchallenged lead.
THIRD: Light the Way makes first start for Linda Rice after determined win in last; more to come. Concorde Spirit looms the prime beneficiary if pace meltdown ensues. J D Factor is another that would be aided by fast fractions.
FOURTH: Grand Commander tallied improved internal numbers in last; two works in the interim seal the deal. Radauti bested a next-out winner when second last out; very dangerous. I'm Ready to Go is working sharply for debut for Chad Brown; could be ready to go.
FIFTH: Despo's Dream drops after regressing in last; bounce back predicted. Proud Divi has finished second in last two; another placing? Dat Dares Right is fleet-footed and must be factored into the mix.
SIXTH: More Than Grace adds blinkers and projects as the main speed with heads-up handling. Madam Opus was freshened after sharp third when favored in debut at Gulfstream for Chad Brown; big-time danger. Stone Cold Kelly failed to get the job done when second at 80 cents on the dollar last out; must consider.
SEVENTH: King Solomon exits improved placing in most recent; more to give. Monte Avi runs late and could be aided by added sixteenth; worth long look. Nine N Four gets class relief after taking backward step in last; don't ignore.
EIGHTH: Proud Foot logged four tight works for first start in seven weeks; primed for big efforts. Caldwell Luvs Gold packs potent late wallop on "A" efforts. Striker Has Dial was a fast-figured winner in last; right in the thick of this.
NINTH: Liberte de Bayeux was done in by swift splits last time; half-mile bullet last week is the clincher. Hero's Medal could be ideally positioned in the stalker's seat; very interesting. Good Money makes third start of form cycle for Chad Brown; must be factored into the mix.
TENTH: Consider It Done drops into maiden claimer after speed and fade in debut; four tight works in the interim adds to appeal. Total Silence also gets class relief and will be aided by slight cutback in distance. Good Moments was a clear-cut second in debut at Parx; don't dismiss. Monomoy Beach bounced in last after improved placing in prior; worth long look.
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