TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018

Race 3: Fuel the Bern (#2)

His overall dirt form is better than it appears, as he’s had excuses in a few main-track starts.

Should work out a favorable stalking trip in a race that does not feature that much early speed.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past 90 days, Danny Gargan is 11 for 33 (33 percent, $2.48 ROI) in dirt races.

9-2 on ML

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Race 5: Erlich (#4)

Has run nearly as fast as the probable heavy favorite Moretti.

Should be able to control the early tempo, as many of his main rivals prefer to come from just off the pace.

He is bred to keep improving with added distance.

3-1 on ML

Race 7: Kerry Boy (#9)

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

Was hindered by a slow pace two back, and was badly overmatched in his last start.

Has earned competitive speed figures, but the low-profile connections will drive up his price.

20-1 on ML