TimeformUS Aqueduct Horses in Focus for Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Race 4

Benefactor (#5)

Despite racing on turf recently, his few dirt races actually make him competitive in this field.

Is one of the few runners with tactical speed that can stalk likely leader Hembree.

DRF Formulator Fact: Mike Maker has won with all 4 of his starters at Aqueduct over the past 30 days.

7-2 on ML

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Race 5

Peace Opportunity (#7)

Is bred to handle turf, being by turf sire Point of Entry out of a dam that is a sibling of turf stakes winners Street Sounds and Tower of Texas.

Gets a positive rider switch to Irad Ortiz, Jr.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, David Donk has won with 6 of 10 ($3.84 ROI) second time starting maidens on turf that finished in the money in their debuts.

7-2 on ML

Race 8

Funtastic (#9)

Ran well over the Aqueduct turf course last year.

Was compromised by a slow pace, indicated by blue color-coded pace figures, last time out at Gulfstream.

Has a recency edge on his rivals, many of whom are coming in this race off layoffs.

3-1 on ML