Aqueduct Picks- Wood Memorial Stakes (4/5/2025)

The racing action from Aqueduct on Saturday features the Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino. @HandicappingT3 has all the Aqueduct picks for the entire card!

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Aqueduct Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $32k; 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 TRUE CONNECTION (5-2): Prime Player. Solid connections behind this one.

• #1 FLY’N FRISBEE (9-2): Next likeliest. Makes the second start after returning off the bench.

• #9 HENRY’S HOPE (20-1): Worth a look. Looks to step forward after the return effort last out.

• #7 DIALBOLICO (3-1): Underneath in Exotics. Solid hit-the-board type of runner.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 9 – 7

Aqueduct Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $84k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 BRAMITO (8-1): Top Pick. Could be the best of the speed in this spot.

• #6 GENERAL PARTNER (4-5): Factor for Win. Horse should run fresh off the bench.

• #5 TWENTY FOUR MAMBA (6-1): Worth a look. This one loves to be in the superfecta. Hard to toss out of the top four spots.

• #2 TOXIC GRAY (9-2): Underneath in Exotics. Will try to get loose on the lead and stay on.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:17 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $36k; 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 MAGIC BEACH (6-1): Prime Player. Boasts the top last speed figure in the field.

• #8 MAN FROM MALTA (8-1): Contender. May be able to run away and hide from these.

• #9 I CAN SEE THAT (5-1): Contender. This one loves to be in the superfecta. Hard to toss out of the top four spots.

• #5 NINE N FOUR (4-1): Contender. Midpack type that could hold on if the pace melts down.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 9 – 5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 Mile on Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 CATCH THE SMOKE (15-1): Best bet of the card. Has the speed figures to compete against runners at this level. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #3 VALENZAN DAY (2-1): Contender. Any runner for these connections is worth a look.

• #4 BEST BET (9-2): Contender. Figures suggest this one can run with these.

• #6 SCREAMING UNCLE (15-1): Contender. Should have the sustained speed to keep up with these late.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 4 – 6

Aqueduct Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:22 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $74k; 1 Mile on Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 TWOHONESTMISCHIEF (3-1): Top Pick. Boasts the top last speed figure in the field.

• #9 DEAR CHAIRMAN (4-1): Contender. Stacks up with these runners on speed figures.

• #10 PALACE BOSS (5-1): Contender. Decent late pace figures.

• #8 TAP IT EASY (7-2): Contender. Jockey hits the board at a high rate.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 10 – 8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:55 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 1 Mile on Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 PROVE WORTHY (2-1): Prime Player. Solid connections behind this one.

• #10 QUIET WISDOM (5-2): Next likeliest. Any runner for these connections is worth a look.

• #7 ZEEBEAR (8-1): Worth a look. Jockey hits the board at a good clip.

• #5 MASTERWORK (30-1): Underneath in Exotics. Class dropper looks to take a step forward.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 7 – 5

Aqueduct Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:29 PM ET; Distaff Stakes $175k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (6-1): Top Pick. Goes out for dominant connections here.

• #7 ALL CLASS (20-1): Contender. Should have gained fitness from the first start off the layoff.

• #1 IRISH MAXIMA (1-1): Contender. Decent connections behind this runner.

• #2 SEA DANCER (9-2): Contender. Based on the figures this one can keep up with this field.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 1 – 2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:02 PM ET; Allowance $76k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 STEWIE (15-1): Live longshot play of the day. Should be in good form third off the layoff. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #9 SIR PALACE PRINCE (30-1): Contender. Horse loves to hit the board.

• #10 NOONZIO (4-1): Contender. Best last race speed rating in the group.

• #4 LEO’S REWARD (10-1): Contender. Ran well enough last out to give a look.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 10 – 4

Aqueduct Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:34 PM ET; Gazelle Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 VANILLA SUNDAE (6-1): Prime Player. Boasts the top last speed figure in the field.

• #2 BALLERINA D’ORO (1-1): Next likeliest. Makes the second start after returning off the bench.

• #5 DELORAINE (8-1): Worth a look. Speed figures that match up with these.

• #1 LATE NITE CALL (30-1): Underneath in Exotics. Will try to get loose on the lead and stay on.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:06 PM ET; Carter Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets $300k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 FULL MOON MADNESS (7-2): Top Pick. Could be the best of the speed in this spot.

• #3 SURVEILLANCE (8-1): Factor for Win. Any runner for these connections is worth a look.

• #2 QUINT’S BREW (2-1): Contender. Morning line favorite who loves to find the exacta.

• #1 CRAZY MASON (5-1): Contender. Midpack type that could hold on if the pace melts down.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

Aqueduct Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:38 PM ET; Excelsior Stakes $150k; 1 1/4 Miles on Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 MASMAK (5-2): Top Pick. Has the speed figures to compete against runners at this level.

• #7 MAMA’S GOLD (10-1): Factor for Win. Competitive based on speed figures.

• #4 CRUPI (4-1): Contender. Decent late pace figures.

• #2 CLASSIC CATCH (15-1): Contender. Based on the figures this one can keep up with this field.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 4 – 2

Aqueduct Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:10 PM ET; Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino $750k; 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 CAPTAIN COOK (7-2): Prime Player. Goes out for dominant connections here.

• #5 SAND DEVIL (8-1): Contender. Stacks up with these runners on speed figures.

• #4 MY MITOLE (20-1): Contender. Figures suggest this one can run with these.

• #8 PASSION RULES (12-1): Contender. Going to try against a bit tougher here.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 8

Aqueduct Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:44 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $78k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 SOHANA (5-1): Prime Player. Solid connections behind this one.

• #3 DOLOMITE (1-1): Next likeliest. Jockey is a good bet to be in the money.

• #9 FAST AND FRISKY (8-1): Worth a look. The post may allow this one to work out a decent trip.

• #11 MONETARY MONARCH (30-1): Underneath in Exotics. Post that should allow this one to run a good race.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 9 – 11

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