Aqueduct: DRF Plus handicapping report for January 19, 2014

Race 1

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Race 2

Vulnerable Favorite

MUCH STRONGER (#2, 5-2) has done well for himself (on fast tracks) in NY while keeping exclusively to claiming and starter allowance company, but will try an open allowance here, and meets a much tougher field than the one he defeated last time. - Mike Beer

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Race 3

Spot Play

GOMBEY DANCER (#6, 7-2): Away since Saratoga, when he spun his wheels on a sloppy track while beating half the field at today’s same level; the colt’s two fastest races have been delivered when fresh for two prior trainers, and new conditioner George Weaver excels with layoff horses. --Dave Litfin

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Race 4

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Race 6

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Race 7

Live Longshot

MARKET BLASTER (#9, 12-1) is a dangerous horse on the improve, and is unlucky not to be gunning for four in a row here after much trouble at the start last time; horse to beat in here, Cast a Doubt may very well be better over synthetic. - Mike Beer

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Race 8

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Race 9

Live Longshot

LADY LUCIANO (#10, 10-1) didn't break well when last seen, and once she was nowhere near the lead she packed it in, but given a clean start today she has license to take a big step forward; lack of early zip in this mile run is to her benefit. -Kenny Peck

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