TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018

Race 2: No Distortion (#2)
The Pace Projector is predicting that he will be contesting the early lead in a situation favoring the front-runners.
The Mertkan Kantarmaci barn has been sending out some live runners in recent weeks.
Seven furlongs appears to be an appropriate distance for him.
7-2 on ML

Race 5: Devine Dental (#3)
The Pace Projector indicates that he will be able to outrun Doyouknowsomething to the lead in a scenario that favors the front-runner.
Ran better than it appears last time out at Parx, holding on for second after chasing a fast pace.
His bad race/good race pattern suggests that a strong effort is forthcoming.
7-2 on ML

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Race 8: Backsideofthemoon (#5)
His most recent effort behind Exulting suggests that he’s rounding back into top form.
Has typically run his best races at Aqueduct and appreciates 1 1/8 miles.
The addition of blinkers should have him placed closer to the lead in a situation that the Pace Projector predicts will favor those up front.
15-1 on ML

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