TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Sunday, March 17, 2019

Race 2: Eddy Dirt (#2)
Raced greenly soon after the start in his debut, taking himself out of contention in the opening furlongs.
Was running fastest of all through the lane, achieving a final-eighth clocking that was more than a second faster than any other horse in the field.
The switch to leading rider Manny Franco suggests that the barn expects a better effort this time.
5-1 on ML

Race 7: Flatexcel (#7)
Will appreciate the turnback in distance to his ideal six-furlong trip.
Puts blinkers back on after changing his running style and performing poorly without them.
The Pace Projector is predicting that he will be on the lead in a situation favoring the front-runner.
5-2 on ML

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Race 8: Speightful Kitten (#2)
Was unwisely rated last time in a spot where he could have been the primary speed.
The 116 TimeformUS Speed Figure that he earned two back suggests that he’s fast enough to beat likely favorite Ready to Escape.
Projects to sit a good trip stalking a speed duel up front.
5-1 on ML