Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Sunday, Nov. 13
Best bet: TRADE SECRET (2)
Best value: MAJOR SPIN (4)
FIRST: Uncle Marty was freshened after bouncing on Sept. 29; rebounds. Bourbon Chase was second at 90 cents on the dollar in debut; short price once again. Neural Network is training swiftly for first start for Chad Brown; must consider.
SECOND: Trade Secret could secure uncontested lead with stretchout in distance. Voice of Spring drops and owns fast back numbers; very interesting. Vallarand was a sharp second in last; logical contender.
THIRD: To a T was a non-stressful fourth last out; forward move predicted. Speaks for Itself went to the sidelines after impressive score in debut this past April; certain underlay. Diamond Collector is working swiftly for first start since July; don't ignore.
FOURTH: Major Spin drops and could get the early jump with heads-up ride in field that's light on speed. Hang Tight could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Fromanothamutha owns fast figures on best efforts; dangerous.
FIFTH: Tra Lad fired crisp half-mile drill since game placing in last at Finger Lakes; ready for prime time. On the Hill could be ideally positioned in the stalker's seat; very playable. Storm Shooter took backward step on sloppy surface last time; dangerous on dry land.
SIXTH: Tizzy in the Sky gets the call if race is moved to wet main track. She's a Mia is riding a two-race winning streak; nod if race stays on turf. Myriskyaffair was a front-running winner in last; could have more in the tank. Spirit And Glory regressed in last after fast-figured score in prior; rebound threat.
SEVENTH: Rossa Veloce tallied rapid late-pace figure when a much-the-best winner in last; pairs up. Beguine owns positional speed and gets favorable cutback in distance. Baba is fleet-footed and owns fast back numbers; don't dismiss.
EIGHTH: Sifting Sands owns fast late-pace figures and has benefit of rail on tight-turned course. Somelikeithotbrown looms the dominant speed if able to shake clear from other front-runners. Pao Alto Euro-bounced last time after sharp placing in U.S. debut two races back; very interesting.
NINTH: Maythisbetheone is training with a purpose for first start since April; throw deep in weak nightcap. Makart was a sharp second in last; logical. Sinful Dancer was just a half-length behind Makart after poor start last time; worth long look. Kimbo Dancer drops and moves to dirt; wake-up potential.
