Aqueduct Picks- 2025 Gander Stakes (3/8/2025)

The racing action from Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday features the Gander 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 · Claiming $28k · 1 1/8 M Dirt · Field of 7 runners

• #5 ICE ROAD (8-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 82 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #2 BAD LARRY (2-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 DEBATE (4-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 COMMANDPERFORMANCE (5-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:11 PM ET · Claiming $50k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 8 runners

• #6 BROOKLYN RHAPSODY (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 ROSHIELL MY BELLE (6-5): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #4 YAYI NIKOLLE (10-1): Worth a look. Goes out for the combination of Franco and Kantarmaci. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #7 WILDCAT ANNIE (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:42 PM ET · Maiden Claiming $36k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 9 runners

• #3 ROCK STAR REBEL (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #5 MAGIC BEACH (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 DRIVE THRU (9-5): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 TWIRLING VINE (7-2): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 8

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET · Maddie May Stakes $125k · 1 M Dirt · Field of 7 runners

• #4 BERNIEANDTHEROSE (3-1): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 LOTTIE MARGARET (9-5): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 STORM CHANGER (8-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #2 BOSTON’S PHINEST (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 2

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET · Allowance $76k · 1 M Dirt · Field of 7 runners

• #6 LIBERTY CENTRAL (7-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 LEO’S REWARD (8-1): Contender. Can run with these.
• #3 WILLINTORISKITALL (3-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #7 SHARED SUCCESS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 7

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:16 PM ET · Maiden Claiming $36k · 1 M Dirt · Field of 9 runners

• #2 STIMULI (9-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #8 PLAY THE GRAY (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 JUST CHEESY (10-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #9 FINES CREEK (7-2): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 9

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:47 PM ET · Maiden Special Weight $74k · 6 1/2 F Dirt · Field of 9 runners

• #8 GIULIANA’S DREAM (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 LIGHTNING STRIKE (9-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 LADY OF MERCIA (30-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #5 LUPINE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 3 – 5

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:18 PM ET · Allowance Optional Claiming $84k · 1 M Dirt · Field of 10 runners

• #7 CASCAIS (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 GENERAL BANKER (6-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #8 DOC SULLIVAN (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 MAGICAL WAYS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 8 – 6

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:49 PM ET · Gander Stakes $125k · 1 M Dirt · Field of 10 runners

• #3 MO PLEX (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 NATIONAL IDENTITY (7-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 GIVEMEMYTHEMEMUSIC (8-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 SOONTOBEKING (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 4

Aqueduct Racetrack Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET · Maiden Claiming $36k · 6 1/2 F Dirt · Field of 11 runners

• #7 ELENI (9-2): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 66 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race may set up for this runner. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #8 MOONTOWN (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Likely to take a step forward.
• #11 AWESOME ROBERTA (8-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 SWEET LILAC (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 11 – 2

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