TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, April 18, 2019

Race 3: Bootlegger (#6)
His recent dirt efforts indicate that he is in very strong form.
Ran better than it appears in his last two turf starts of 2018, earning two of the highest TimeformUS Speed Figures in the field.
Gets a significant rider upgrade to Irad Ortiz Jr.
7-2 on ML

Race 6: Wicked Grin (#9)
Ran very well in his debut before encountering some traffic over yielding ground in his second start.
Will appreciate getting back on turf off the layoff.
DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Christophe Clement is 18 for 72 (25 percent, $2.35 ROI) with maidens getting Lasix for the first time on the turf.
3-1 on ML

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Race 8: Roseboro (#3)
Was visually impressive in his debut, making a prolonged run from well back to win going away.
Should not be terribly pace compromised given that both Leap to Glory and Binkster are need-the-lead types.
Exits a stronger race than the other recent debut winner, Holey Matrimony, who may be favored.
5-2 on ML