Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Damon Runyon (2/8)

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Damon Runyon Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct Racetrack picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET Maiden Special Weight $74k – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 8Runners

• #1A FOREVER TO GO (7-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #3 MISS AMERICAN PIE (2-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #4 WILD MISCHIEF (10-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 ST. ADDIE (5-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1A – 3 – 4 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET Damon Runyon Stakes $125k – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 5 Runners

• #2 SAND DEVIL (2-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 SOONTOBEKING (4-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 NATIONAL IDENTITY (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 FIREBALLIN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 5 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:38 PM ET East View Stakes $125k – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 5 Runners

• #1 NAIVE MELODY (6-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figures. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 BOSTON’S PHINEST (9-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #4 BERNIEANDTHEROSE (3-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 STORM CHANGER (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 3

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:08 PM ET Allowance $76k – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 8 Runners

• #8 ON THE HILL (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 KID BILLY (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 PRINCE OF TRUTH (7-2): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Cancel and Rice. Has experience at this level.
• #4 HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPS (9-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 2 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:38 PM ET Maiden Claiming $34k – 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 10 Runners

• #7 GUNMAN JAYVO (6-1): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 ONE VISION (10-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 SWEET JULIAN (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 SWAY THE JURY (8-1): Contender. Should still have enough in reserve for the final furlong. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 3 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET Maiden Special Weight $80k – 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 11 Runners

• #2 PAULA’S A STAR (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #11 SHE’S COMPLICATED (4-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #8 DELAWARE DEVIL (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #4 FORMAGGIO (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 11 – 8 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:38 PM ET Allowance $76k – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 9 Runners

• #6 TOP OF THE TABLE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #9 ARIANA RYE (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 LA BANQUERA (8-5): Contender. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 POSEIDON’S MIST (12-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figures are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 4 – 1

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:08 PM ET Allowance Optional Claiming $84k – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 11 Runners

• #5 CASCAIS (3-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Strong early pace figures.
• #2 CLASSIC LEGACY (10-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 SHERIFF BIANCO (15-1): Worth a look. Goes out for the combination of Civaci and Rice.
• #11 TREATY OBLIGATION (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 8 – 11

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:38 PM ET Maiden Special Weight $74k – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – Field of 12 Runners

• #7 VEKINDA (6-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figures. Top 5 rider aboard. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 MERICA’S BACK (12-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Civaci and Maker.
• #9 SKYTOWN (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #1 ROOFER (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figures are a bit slow but not completely hopeless.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 9 – 1

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