TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018

Race 4: Filly Joel (#3)

Projects to sit a good stalking trip in a race that does not feature an abundance of early speed.

The 102 TimeformUS Speed Figure that she earned in her maiden victory is the highest in the field.

Rudy Rodriguez’s runners have been performing very well in recent weeks.

7-2 on ML

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Race 6: Pacific Wind (#8)

Should get an honest pace to close into with speeds Sower and Come Dancing likely to hook up on the lead.

Will appreciate the turnback to a one-turn mile after going distances that are too far for her in her last two starts.

Irad Ortiz lands here despite having options on two other runners in this field.

6-1 on ML

Race 8: Network Effect (#5)

Has already proven his class against top company, whereas his main rival Maximus Mischief still has that question to answer.

Finishes like a horse who should have no trouble handling added distance.

The Pace Projector is predicting that he will get a fast pace to close into.

7-5 on ML

Race 9: Mendelssohn (#1)

Should appreciate the slight turnback to a mile after going 10 furlongs

Earned superior TimeformUS Speed Figures after setting very fast paces in his last two starts.

Does his best work when he can set the pace, and the Pace Projector is predicting that he’s quick enough to get in front early.

2-1 on ML