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AQUEDUCT Race #9

December 15, 2014
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #4 (SCULLY) (10-1) - Gelding by "Tale of the Cat" cost $195K back in 2012, but has had some physical problems that have limited him to three starts. Away for 19 months following his debut, he's racing third back off that layoff and appears to be coming around. Has a shot at a big price.

2nd pick: #5 (Show of Force) (5-1) - He raced evenly in a well bet sprint debut Nov. 22nd facing a bit tougher. Trainer Dom Schettino brings him back quickly, drops him in class, and adds blinkers. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #6 (Thug Daddy) - Longshot exits the same Nov. 22 race as "Show of Force" and he finished 3 1/2 lengths back of that rival. It was his first start since July 6, and trainer Gary Contessa has put a pair of sharp works into him for this attempt.

4th pick: #7 (Perfect Dancing) (4-1) - Unraced since early August, gelding has shown ability facing tougher on he grass, but not much in three on the dirt. He's taking a big drop and should factor if ready.

5th pick: #8 (Really B Cat) (3-1) - He was last in action on the Belmont turf April 29. That was only his second start and it came off a Linda Rice claim. Training steadily for his return, he's a threat, but will be over-bet.

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