TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018
Race 2
Pegasus Red (#1)
Was chasing the pace four wide last time, whereas he’s better off closing from off the pace.
Should appreciate the slight cutback in distance to six furlongs.
DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Jason Servis is 17 for 48 (35 percent, $2.24 ROI) second off the claim in dirt sprints.
5-1 on ML
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Race 7
Lover’s Leap (#3)
Should receive an honest pace to close into.
Gets a positive rider switch to Rafael Hernandez.
DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Charlton Baker is 5 for 21 (24 percent, $2.32 ROI) first off a trainer switch in dirt races at NYRA.
6-1 on ML
Race 8
Chilly Bon Bon (#1)
Has run his best races when able to lead wire to wire, and possesses the early speed to make the front here.
Handles two turns, and should appreciate the stretch-out in distance.
Drew an advantageous inside post position for this nine-furlong distance.
8-1 on ML

