Aqueduct 05 April 2013
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THE WINGED VENUS should be capable of playing a leading role in this contest and she gets the verdict over Bird Fu. Pauper's Queen could also take a hand in the finish.
CRAQUI was narrowly denied when last seen and although he is returning from a lay-off, he is fancied to go well here. Lake Superior and Bedouin Now are other likely players.
IN TODD WE TRUST has struggled somewhat since making the transition to David Jacobson's yard, but his relatively new connections appear to have found him a winnable opportunity in this claimer. My Two Great Kids and Patriotic Duty are others to note.
ABRA has shaped with promise in both career starts to date and his maiden tag will soon be a thing of the past. Deterrent and the newcomer Too Much Scat are others to consider carefully.
HOOKED FOREVER finished a neck second in a better maiden two starts ago and, forgiven a lacklustre effort over the C&D latest, he can take full advantage of this drop in class. Lucky And Cool and Joe Alan can also get competitive.
SHEZA CLASSY LADY has held her form well since winning here in February and looks a decent bet to regain the winning thread. Anecdote and Positive Pitch are quite closely matched on recent evidence and could pose the selection most problems.
MY SPARKY continues on an upward curve and looks well worth a shot at this more valuable prize following her two course wins since the turn of the year. Sheza Heartbreaker is already proven at this sort of level and is well worth respecting, while Swakopmund is another in that bracket.
INDUCE lost little in defeat when third over a route here latest and wouldn't need to improve much upon that effort to land the spoils. Assured Victory is considered the main danger, though a big run from Talk Therapy would also come as no surprise.
STOCK FUND struggled to land a telling blow in a valuable stakes race when last sighted at Saratoga in August but is very much respected now eased in grade upon her return from a break. Luvacat and Silver Mast look best of the rest.