Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, March 29
Best bet: CHALKY CAT (8)
Best value: AMY'S LIGHT (5)
FIRST: Cees Gets Degrees is fresh and projects as the speed of the speed with proper ride. Lost in Rome was a determined winner at this level in last; dangerous. Saffa's Day needed last and is more than good enough on best efforts.
SECOND: Trafalgar owns fast numbers but takes suspicious drop; hard to bet on or against. Thunderian adds blinkers after earning improved internal numbers in last; very interesting. First Glimpse could impact if pace meltdown ensues.
THIRD: Our Reward could play out as the main speed with aggressive handling. Malu owns two seconds and a third from last three starts; another minor award? Dream On Cara is 0-for-17 but owns fast figures on "A" races; don't ignore.
FOURTH: Chileno is training strongly for first start since September; call based on price. Mandatory logged fast numbers when winning last two; bounces today? What's Up Bro is a front-running threat on best efforts.
FIFTH: Amy's Light was rested after good-looking maiden score on Feb. 11; more to come. Awesome Glo, a front-end maiden winner in last, could play out as the controlling speed once again. Blue Eyed Warrior gets Lasix after being eased in last; meds provide the cure?
SIXTH: Beach Boy Al bounced in last after solid score in prior; rebounds. D'ont Lose Cruz also regressed in most recent after fast-figured placing two back; worth long look. Donegal Surges tallied fast final fraction when winning last; right in the thick of this.
SEVENTH: Seeking Unity was dueled into defeat last time; softer trip today. Grandpa's Kid could be ideally positioned in the stalker's seat; dangerous. Apollo Rising owns speed and fast figures; could easily take this.
EIGHTH: Chalky Cat was a fast-closing second in last; 1-for-1 at 7-furlong distance. Thank You Jon owns speed and drops; likely underlay. Agility fired half-mile bullet since claimed by crafty barn; worth long look. South Street is right in the thick of this on "A" efforts.
