Aqueduct Racing Analysis — Sunday, February 23, 2020, by Ivan Lopez

Aqueduct 2-23

  1. 2-4-1 – The very talented Took Charge returns from a nine month layoff working steadily for his come back. He will show plenty of early zip and will be a tough beat. Hopeful Treasure has performed better of what initially they taught of him, and with some improvement, can score here.
  2. 6-3-2 – Of all the fast ones, Traveling is the one that has withstand more early pressure. I think he can stalk in here and be effective. Danny California can take advantage of a speed duel and come flying late.
  3. 2-5-1 – Big jockey upgrade for Awillaway to red hot Eric Cancel, and in general, she has been running against better fillies. Puffery maybe is the fastest here and Prairie Fire extremely consistent, if a speed duel develops, she is the one that will pick up the pieces.
  4. 2-7-4
  5. 3-6-5 – Now and Again should be prominent from the start and the cutback to a mile will be perfect for him. Now trained by Linda Rice. Galway Empire with the best chance to upset the deserving favorite. Five Eighteen the best of the rest. Cancel riding great lately.
  6. 2-6-5
  7. 1-2-4 – Nicky Scissors seems to be a talented filly and has a speed advantage over the favorite Ice Princess. Seems there is more under the hood that what she showed.
  8. 6-8-2 – Danegeld almost pulled off the win his debut and we don’t see much speed here, so he can be long gone. Also like the step up in claiming price. Tapizearance has has some opportunities, haven’t been able to cash in yet, he should be present late in the stretch. Pace doesn’t help him.
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