TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018

Race 1:
Perina’s Pride (#2)

Exits the barn of Gaston Grant (59 TimeformUS Trainer Rating) and moves to Robertino Diodoro (91 TimeformUS Trainer Rating).

Is in the best form of her career.

Rise in class off the claim suggests that an improved effort is expected.

5-2 on ML

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Race 7:
Chilly Bon Bon (#7)

The Pace Projector is predicting a situation that favors runners on or near the lead, and he figures to show speed.

Has run his best races when able to lead wire to wire.

Handles two turns, and should appreciate the stretch-out in distance.

6-1 on ML

Race 8:
Isotope (#3)

Would be a top contender here if she runs back to her effort three back.

Has been compromised by slow paces and races dominated by front-runners in her last two starts.

Her sire, Successful Appeal, wins with 19 percent of his dirt route starters, so she should handle the stretch-out.

8-1 on ML