PYRON
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Last Race: Feb. 24, 6th
Finish: 1st by three-quarters of a length
Beyer: 87
He was prominent throughout when winning a maiden special weight sprint for 3-year-olds in a quick 1:10.93. The field was a deep one, too. Pyron is a Candy Ride colt from the female family of Arkansas Derby winner Olympio. He races for his breeder, Winchell Thoroughbreds.
Aqueduct | Race 6 | Post Time 3:24 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs
Race 1: Lonhtwist (#3)
Ran deceptively well in his debut when setting a fast pace while racing on a dead rail.
Is a turf-inclined runner, so he may find himself right at home on a sloppy, sealed track.
Races with Lasix for the first time.
3-1 on ML
The opening leg of the early pick five contains the wake-up prospect PRINCESS DANIELA (2), who’s moving out to a mile with the pedigree of a router. She won’t have to break a track record to beat this modest group of $12,500 maidens, and I will key her before spreading out the rest of the way.
The main event at Santa Anita on Saturday is the Buena Vista at a mile on turf for fillies and mares, and VASILIKA (9) looks formidable yet again for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. There are alternatives who could be considered if you’re looking to take a shot against the big mare, but I’m not too keen on trying to beat her. However, there are other appealing races throughout the day; below are a few horses to consider.
RACE 6
Aqueduct | Race 7 | Post Time 3:55 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs
Race 4: Kid Is Frosty (#3)
Raced three wide against a strong rail bias last time out.
Did well to hang on for second last time after making a move into a very fast pace.
Brad Cox gets a 99 TimeformUS Trainer Rating with horses making the second start after a trainer switch into his barn.
8-5 on ML
Aqueduct | Race 6 | Post Time 3:33 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs
