TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, April 13, 2019
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Saturday's card at Aqueduct.
David AragonaApr 12, 2019
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Saturday's card at Aqueduct.
The road to the Kentucky Derby wraps up Saturday with the final race that awards qualifying points, the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby. While last week’s prep races provided some much-needed clarity to the 3-year-old landscape, the Derby dreams of a few top runners still hinge on this final steppingstone. Chief among those are the two favorites in this race, Improbable and Omaha Beach, who exit separate divisions of the Rebel Stakes.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona provides his Highlight Horse for Friday at Aqueduct.
Bob Fierro and Jay Kilgore have decided to give Gulfstream Park one more shot this week — but not the ninth race.
The card Friday at Santa Anita was overshadowed by a whips-off/whips-on stunt that was resolved midweek. Jockeys will carry whips Friday, and use them as necessary for steering and/or encouragement.
Hammersly: Keeneland pick four play for Saturday, April 13, 2019
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Friday's card at Aqueduct.
The long series of prep races for the 2019 Kentucky Derby ends Saturday with the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn, and the Grade 3, $200,000 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland. The Arkansas Derby, worth a total of 170 Kentucky Derby points, is supported by the Grade 2, $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona provides his Highlight Horse for Thursday at Aqueduct.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Thursday's card at Aqueduct.