Beer: Aqueduct horses to watch for week of Dec. 14

J. J. Jake

Trainer: Carlos Martin

Last Race: Dec. 8, 7^th

Finish: 7^th by 3 3/4

Beyer: 76

This 3-year-old returned to dirt after a failed turf experiment, and got shuffled back out of position through the turn before racing on too late through the stretch.

Ransom Note

Trainer: Linda Rice

Last Race: Dec. 11, 4^th

Finish: 4^th by 5 3/4

Beyer: 60

$130k price tag seems like a lot for offspring of his sire (Regal Ransom), and he got bet a little for this debut, only to get crushed between horses at the start, losing his best chance. Still raced on well through the stretch, and can benefit from the experience for trainer who excels with second-time starters.