Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Saturday, April 20
Best bet: WISH LIST (5)
Best value: LOOKIN' SUPER (6)
FIRST: Cage Match drilled four times since solid second in debut; rates close call. Treaty Obligation owns two seconds and three thirds from five starts; another minor award? Aleah Aleah was a clear-cut second in last; must consider.
SECOND: Keep It Sexy was a determined winner when running for purse money only last time; pays the bettors today. Army of Thoughts could prove very tough on a soft lead. Love Like Crazy drops after even fifth in last; dangerous.
THIRD: Hey Toby projects as the main speed with blinkers on. Silver Satin has finished second as the favorite in both starts; burns more win cash? Boss Tweed outworked 178 rivals in half-mile drill on April 14; very interesting.
FOURTH: Union Lights was pace-compromised when a clear-cut second in last; more to give. Arrebato exits determined, front-end score in most recent; very playable. Jeeper ships in from Parx after a pair of strong efforts; right in the thick of this.
FIFTH: Wish List owns fastest late-pace figures in year's first turf race. Grayosh, another with a strong late kick, hails from Chad Brown barn and will offer much shorter price. Colorful Lady is training with a purpose for first start in 56 days; dangerous.
SIXTH: Lookin' Super makes first start since moving to Michelle Nevin barn; tight work tab seals the deal. Clubhouse was done in by hot pace last time; big-time threat. Independent Paul should pack enhanced kick with cutback to 6 furlongs; worth long look.
SEVENTH: Artorius fits the classic Chad Brown profile; when you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Blazing Sevens, an uncoupled barn mate of top pick, displays same pattern as Artorius; obvious threat. Ournationonparade, a Parx shipper, owns numbers that are a solid fit in this field; don't ignore.
EIGHTH: Heaven Street owns sprinter's speed and looms the dominant front-runner with proper handling. Spirit of St Louis is 2-for-2 on Big A sod; very dangerous. Pioneering Spirit could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues.
NINTH: Astonesthrowaway gets Lasix and compiled eye-catching work tab; ready to roll. Lady of Thoroton packs potent kick on "A" efforts; price will be tempting. Succulent also owns strong late wallop; worth long look. U Should B Dancing broke maiden this course and distance in spring 2022; don't dismiss.
