Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Thursday, April 18
Best bet: CINDERELLA'S CAUSE (5)
Best value: FOXY CARA (7)
FIRST: Jingle Jangle drops, gets, Lasix and logged two 5-furlong drills for return; ready. Khali's Storm was a fast-figured third in last; dangerous. Our Reward was a much-improved second in last; must consider.
SECOND: Leave No Trace was a determined winner in last; takes another. Quick Munny is quick from gate and looms a serious wire-to-wire threat. Pharoah's Heart also is fleet-footed and owns fast figures; worth long look.
THIRD: Coolcalm Collected owns speed and is favorably posted in compact field. Belle of the Ball would be aided by pace meltdown. Blome exits clear-cut score at Parx last out; right in the thick of this.
FOURTH: Vaunted was a front-end maiden winner in last; pairs up. South Street bounced last time after string of fast-figured efforts; rebound potential. Gun Maestro will be aided by cutback to 6 furlongs.
FIFTH: Cinderella's Cause jumps two price levels for new barn after winning last by more than six lengths; more to come. Whistler's Style never got going in the slop last time; more formidable on dry land. Toned Up logs fast late-pace figures on best efforts; don't ignore.
SIXTH: Khozy Colby overcame pace pressure to win last at Laurel; ready for prime time. Tavin is another that survived front-end duel to win last; very playable. You're Forever gets class relief and makes quick return; forward move predicted.
SEVENTH: Foxy Cara makes third start of form cycle after non-stressful fourth in last; more to give. Mouly took backward step in last after sharp score in prior; dangerous. Ghostbustin could prove very tough on a soft lead.
EIGHTH: My Girl Jal is riding a two-race winning streak; call based on price potential. Virasana has been idle since top-figured score at Santa Anita last year; strong work tab adds to appeal. Majestic Return is fleet-footed and training consistently; very interesting. Kitten's Appeal owns competitive numbers on "A" efforts; must be factored into the mix.
