Aqueduct: Sunday 1/23, Plays - Pete's Picks

Little Pete
Jan 23, 2022
4 min read

Sunday racing at Aqueduct on this COLD NY day and we have you covered. I will be condensing my plays on the early double (Races 1 & 2) to just the numbers and will also be taking down middle pick 3 (Races 4-6) with a full breakdown. Big Pete will have his full breakdown on his "Play of the Day" and the late pick 3 (Races 7-9). We appreciate you taking a look at this write-up and GOOD LUCK.

Little Pete's $2.00 Early Double:

R1: 3, 4, 5

R2: 1, 4, 5

Cost: $18.00

Little Pete's $ 1.00 Spot Pick 3:

R4: 1, 3, 6

R5: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

R6: 3, 4, 6

Cost: $45.00

Big Pete's $ 1.00 Late Pick 3:

R7: 2, 3, 6

R8: 1, 6

R9: 3, 4, 8, 9

Cost: $ 24.00

Big Pete's "Play of the Day":

Race 3:

There appears to be enough speed signed on for a closer/stalker to run them down. (4) CADEAU DE PAIX looks to fit that To A T. She’ll need to get first jump on “T” but this 7yr old Mare seems a bit more classy than that one. With the way the track has been playing, Jose may set up shop right behind the front runners until the rail opens up

$ 10.00 WPS 4 Cost $ 30.00

$ 3.00 Ex Box 1, 2, 4 Cost $ 18.00

Little Pete's Spot Pick 3:

Race 4:

Favorites in here look good, so I will be including the top (3). (1) Aunt Kat with Jose Ortiz getting the mount and having the rail position is a very dangerous horse. This horse liked to be on the lead, but I do not think this horse needs it to win this one. (3) Glass Ceiling is going to be sitting right behind the pace on the rail and wait for the moment to run down tiring horses. (6) Oxana is my last play to the outside who will get an aggressive ride from the white hot Trevor McCarthy in here and I like horses that are forwardly placed in these sprints.

$3.00 WPS 1 Cost: $9.00

$2.00 Ex Box 1,3,6 Cost: $12.00

Race 5:

This is going to be a tough race to handicap, which is why I am going with (5). (1) Kokutai should improve second time out and has the rail position to gather momentum throughout the race. (2) Bistrita is similar in that I think this horse will improve second time out and the inside post position will benefit this horse's placement throughout the race. (3) Gracie O'Malley is a firster that I like in this lower level maiden race with Kendrick aboard. This horse will be in the action throughout and I think that gives this horse a chance. (4) Glittering Prize is the experience of the bunch and gets some class relief in her fourth start; which could be all she needs. My last play will be (5) Linarite from the David Donk barn. I think this horse has some nice workouts coming in that will equate to a late charging horse down the stretch.

$3.00 WPS 3 Cost: $9.00

$1.00 Ex 2,3,5 w/ 1,2,3,4,5 Cost: $12.00

Race 6:

The favorites look strong in here and I will settle for the (3). (3) Bee Bit is coming in from a long lay off, but getting back to dirt in here. I think this horse will not have the "rust" and be able to save ground throughout. (4) Charge Account is going to get an aggressive ride from the jump and I trust Jose Gomez to save enough horse for a late kick down the stretch. (6) CustomerExperience won with this combo last time out and should be able to run a re-pete performance with the added distance; Dylan Davis is hungry for the lead.

$3.00 Ex Box 3,4,6 Cost: $18.00

Big Pete's Late Pick 3:

Race 7:

(3) SNICKET may have the front all to herself. Davis will likely be aggressive and gun her right front the gate. They will stayed glued to the rail and take them all the way. (6) CAZILDA FORTYTALES goes out for the hot barn. Jose may also choose to out hoof Snicket to the front. If they can clear early, she gets the advantage. If both go at it, that bodes well for (2) ENTER SANDWOMEN. She’s been out of town this year but has a win on this Aqueduct surface. If she Re-Petes her run two back, she’s the one I want. With the addition of McCarthy, I have to give this 6:1 ML a shot.

$ 7.00 WPS 2 Cost $ 21.00

$ 3.00 Ex Box 2, 3, 6 Cost $ 18.00

Race 8:

There’s not a lot of drama in this Busanda. If (1) MAGIC CIRCLE runs her race, they all are running for 2nd. She’s been battling with much better and holding her own. The only eyesore may be the 9F. The rail draw will help gain position and the track may help carry her as well. A logical single but I can’t discard the American Pharoah

(6) ROSEBUD as a saver. She dominated in her maiden win and two turns is in her blood.

$ 3.00 Ex Box 1, 2, 6 Cost $ 18.00

Race 9:

Rudy plays the claiming game well around here, so I’m expecting some improvement from (3) RED PEPPER GRILL first time out for him. I’ll take Manny for Roberts on the jock switch ant day. I landed on a price for this finally. (4) APRIL ANTICS looks live to me. She cuts back to 6F after a decent 3rd at a mile. They replace the jockeyand add L1. She has been facing better in all eight starts. We’ll get a decent price on her with the not so flashy Navarro up. (8) SEAHORSE D’ORO and (9) MAZAL EIGHTEEN have a race or two in their pp’s that make them competitive in here. We’ll include