Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, April 19
Best bet: LUMENIQUE (1)
Best value: ICE ROAD (6)
FIRST: Lumenique drops after regressing in last start; forward move predicted. Yingle Bells gets Lasix and could prove tough on a soft lead. Looks First gets class relief and needed last; must consider.
SECOND: Kantarmaci entyry: Gone and Forgotten should pack enhanced kick with cutback and mate Bank On Anna owns speed and needed last. Shesalittle Edgy is speedy and riding a two-race winning streak. Remain Anonymous is competitive on best efforts.
THIRD: Dylan's Ruby earned fast figures in both starts at Parx; ready for prime time. Remember the Name is fresh and owns solid numbers; dangerous. Mad Banker gets class relief; don't ignore.
FOURTH: Hot Rod Rumble exits front-end score in last; more to give. Capone wheels back in a hurry for new barn after determined win last week; dangerous. Kant Beat the Rock would be aided by pace meltdown.
FIFTH: Mr. Georgie displayed improved speed in last; call based on price potential. Don Vino Vici will be in the garden spot if top pick hits the wall. Play is fleet-footed and hails from Linda Rice barn; must be factored into the mix.
SIXTH: Ice Road gets confident price boost after game placing in last; keeps on giving. Beary Funny is training sharply for first start since February; big-time player. Principe d'Oro takes suspicious class drop but owns fast back figures; mixed message.
SEVENTH: Waralo is rested and owns positional speed; two 5-furlong works for return seal the deal. Dr. Kraft makes third start of form cycle; worth long look. Fortune's Nephew owns fast back numbers; don't ignore.
EIGHTH: Irie Man was a tough-trip fourth in last; sitting on breakthrough. Janssen was second in last two outings; runner-up again? Watch Hill exits clear-cut placing in most recent; big-time contender. Solo Tonight was compromised by wide trip in last; don't dismiss.
