TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018

Race 2:
Swiping Dan (#3)

Raced very greenly in his first start with blinkers last time; should be better prepared this time.

Faced better maiden special weight fields in his two prior route attempts.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Kelly Breen is 11 for 32 (34 percent, $4.40 ROI) with maidens going from sprints to routes on the dirt.

5-2 on ML

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Race 4:
Thirsty Donnerstag (#3)

Did well to make a wide closing move last time on a day when the rail was the place to be.

A one-turn mile is probably his best distance.

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

8-1 on ML

Race 6:
Eighth Commandment (#1)

Was hindered by racing on a dead rail on Jan. 21.

Should appreciate the slight stretch-out to 6 1/2 furlongs.

Should receive an honest pace to close into with speeds like Ribbonite and Awsum Roar in the field.

6-1 on ML