TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018

Race 5: Bernardino (#3)
Had worked well prior to his debut and ran better than his final finishing position suggests.
Despite being up against a slow pace, he ran the fastest final quarter-mile of all in his debut after getting held up early.
Is bred to be a decent turf horse as a half-brother to turf winners Manofffire and Given Fire.
4-1 on ML
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Race 8: Identity Politics (#3)
Earned a competitive 110 TimeformUS Speed Figure when winning his maiden last time.
Appeared to handle dirt very well in that recent win, making a sweeping last-to-first move off the far turn.
Is more reliable than his main competitors, who both come with some flaws.
4-1 on ML
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Race 9: Lady Montdore (#2)
Ran very well in both of her prior starts at this distance at Saratoga.
Never appeared to be quite as comfortable stalking the pace at Belmont last time.
Should play out as the controlling speed in a race lacking any confirmed front-runners.
7-2 on ML
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