Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Saturday, Nov. 26
Best bet: REIGNING SPIRIT (9)
Best value: SWEETLOU'SGOTACES (5)
FIRST: Our Rosie Diamonds has worked three times since improved third in last; more to come. Darknstormy could be aided by Saturday's longer trip. Amanda's Folly adds blinkers after even fourth in last; must consider.
SECOND: F F Rocket projects as the main speed on the rail with aggressive handling. Royal Tryst could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall in the stretch. Breadman is another that would be aided by pace meltdown.
THIRD: Hydra was a fast-figured winner at Finger Lakes last out; loves Big A loam, too. Sweet Mia is training swiftly for first start since May; dangerous. Baba is a front-running threat on best efforts.
FOURTH: Catchyasoon could prove impossible to catch if allowed a soft lead. Life Changer could be ideally positioned in the stalker's seat. Reggae Music Man should move forward in second start since three-month absence.
FIFTH: Sweetlou'sgotaces should find the additional quarter mile right in her wheelhouse. Dr. Settle's Dream could prove very tough as the speed of the speed. General Jim is riding a two-race winning streak; logical, short-priced contender.
SIXTH: Breaking Stones wheels back in a hurry after dominant score this past Sunday; takes another. Agility should move forward with return to dirt; dangerous. Victory Built owns 14 seconds and six thirds from 40 starts; another minor award?
SEVENTH: Bavarian Creme owns positional speed and logged fastest number on Big A main track last spring. Photon has finished second in four of five starts; another placing? Succulent could impact if pace gets fast and furious.
EIGHTH: Greeley and Ben was a determined winner in last and owns faster back numbers. Factor It In logs fast late-pace figures on best efforts. Happy Farm is fresh and owns solid numbers on "A" races.
NINTH: Reigning Spirit has trained strongly since sharp score at Keeneland last month; pairs up. Astronaut will be ideally positioned near the front in bulky field; very interesting. Balthus was a tough-trip fifth in last; right in the thick of this.
10TH: Itsallcomintogetha compiled tight work tab for first start in two months; ready. Mama's Gold, another that's trained strongly, made menacing middle move and flattened in debut; very playable. Victory Money debuts for Pletcher/Repole; could get all the money. Mariachi was eight lengths clear of third horse when second in debut; be no surprise.
