TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017

Race 4:
Professor Snape (#3)
Antonio Arriaga gets an 81 TimeformUS Trainer Rating with horses making their first start for his barn.
In a limited sample, Arriaga’s horses have been outperforming expectations at this Aqueduct meet.
This drastic rise in claiming price from $14,000 to $50,000 suggests that an improved performance may be forthcoming.
5-1 on ML

Race 5:
Navy Commander (#1)
Was impressive last time, altering course around the leader midway through the race and still drawing off to win.
The runner-up in his last start returned to win next time out with an improved speed figure.
The Pace Projector is predicting a situation favoring horses on or near the lead, and he may be the controlling speed under Paco Lopez.
10-1 on ML

Race 6:
Cinderela El Crome (#1)
Routinely outran his odds for his previous low-percentage connections.
Gets a positive rider switch to Manny Franco.
DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Danny Gargan is 18 for 48 (38 percent, $3.43 ROI) first off the claim in dirt races at Aqueduct.
10-1 on ML

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