TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

Race 5: Trouble for Skylar (#1)

Was hindered by racing inside last time over a track that was favoring outside paths.

Has back races that would make her very competitive here if she can get back to them.

Trainer Armando De La Cerda does well with horses adding blinkers.

10-1 on ML

Race 7: Morning Breez (#9)

The Pace Projector is predicting a situation favoring horses on or near the lead, and he should be in front early.

Ran deceptively well two back when he chased a fast pace that collapsed.

His most recent turf experiment confirms that he’s in very good form right now.

5-1 on ML

Race 8: Honor Up (#5)

Has been in excellent recent form since the trainer switch to Michelle Nevin.

Was flattered when last-out winner Stan the Man returned to run a respectable race in the Cigar Mile.

The Pace Projector is predicting a fast pace, and shows him among those that should be closing from farther back in the pack.

6-1 on ML