Aqueduct 16 January 2014
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FOXBEAU may be capable of improving on her recent C&D third now eased in grade and gets the verdict ahead of recent track and trip scorer Margaret Ownzit. Possetivevibration was second to the last-named here in December and, having won since to frank the form, must also be considered.
LUNAR SURGE was beaten by only a length into third over this trip at Churchill Downs last time wouldn't need to improve much on that level of form to land the spoils. Dowager and Star Empress can battle it out for the silver medal.
PALACE found just one too good for him in a 100,000 dollar stakes race last time and can gain compensation this time around. Moonlight Song has been in great form of late and looks a big danger, while Dan's Gold was a comfortable winner last time and deserves respect despite taking a big step up in class.
RISK MANAGEMENT was last seen disappointing when favourite in competitive company at this venue but now he moves into a claiming heat he can repay his supporters. Grahamandwithers and Summer Sands ran well in defeat last time and look the main dangers.
SHE'S GOSPHEL has been banging the door down in similar claimers of late and connections appear to have found her a real opening. Others to note include Guyana Star and Rain Forest.
BIDDY MARTIN finished a good third on her racecourse debut at Belmont in September last year and is expected to be better for the run. She can open her account at the expense of Magdalena Bay and Hey Kiddo.
The unexposed VIOLET HOUR made a deep impression when successful here last month, and is taken to follow up with the step up to 1m promising to suit. The consistent Royal Suspicion ought to be on the premises, with House On Toilsome respected as well.
ALIANA has been progressing nicely in recent starts and ought to account for this field if continuing on her upward curve. Jonata can have a say for the minor honours, with similar comments applying to The Magic Stone.
BOTTLEOFREDORWHITE lost little in defeat when a nose second in a 35k prize here latest and a repeat performance would make him difficult to beat in this lesser event. Insighting (fourth) and Nail It (fifth) were both behind the selection last time and need to improve, so Keyaly is put forward as the bigger danger.