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