Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Sunday, March 10
Best bet: MAGGIE (5)
Best value: BEACH BOY AL (6)
FIRST: Lumenique was a useful third in debut; more to come with Lasix and blinkers. Best Impression was a hard-fought second in first start; bounces today? Stamp of Approval was just a nose behind top pick on Feb. 11; must consider.
SECOND: Allied Attack projects as the main speed with aggressive handling. Brick Ambush will be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Solo in Paris drilled three times since even sixth in last; very interesting.
THIRD: Ski Patrol tallied solid final fraction when winning last; takes another. Colonel Vargo, a front-running winner in last, could once again prove very tough on a soft lead. Honorary Degree, another last-race victor, could fall through the cracks in the wagering; don't ignore.
FOURTH: Aelfgar is riding a forward line on pace and final numbers. Barron's Bounce was a non-stressful fourth in debut; improvement expected. Irish Tenor logged fast figures in both starts; likely underlay.
FIFTH: Maggie makes peak start of form cycle after displaying improved speed in last; class drop seals the deal. Meraviglioso gets confident price boost after winning last; very playable. Tempermental takes suspicious price plunge after string of solid efforts; handle with care.
SIXTH: Beach Boy Al notched swift late-pace figure when a clear-cut winner in last; takes another. Excellent Timing owns speed and fast figures but has been sidelined since May; demand value. Disco Deano is a front-running threat on "A" efforts.
SEVENTH: What's Up Bro has won four of last five; keeps on giving. Kupp is another that consistently fires big efforts; be no surprise. Authorize bounced last time after fast-figured win two back; worth long look.
EIGHTH: Conniving drops and gets favorable cutback; primed for best. Piccolo Diavolo chased solid fractions and wilted last time; very dangerous on clear-cut lead. Castlecove Spirit gets Lasix after being eased in last; meds provide the cure? Muazarah makes first start with maiden-claiming tag; must be factored into the mix.
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