Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, March 15
Best bet: MARLEY'S GHOST (6)
Best value: RACING COLORS (8)
FIRST: Our Reward projects as the main speed with aggressive rider at the helm. Tooshay could be the prime beneficiary if top selection hits the wall. Jayla is another that would be aided by pace meltdown.
SECOND: Midnight Worker could get the early jump from cozy, outside slot. Disappearance packs potent late wallop; very playable. Thistle is right in the thick of this on "A" efforts.
THIRD: To a T moves to new barn after clear-cut win at this level in last; takes another. Hydra gets confident price boost after game placing in most recent; dangerous. Everlys Girl figures squarely in the mix on her best races.
FOURTH: Taming the Tigress should find 6 1/2-furlong distance right in her wheelhouse. Shesalittle Edgy owns speed and razor-sharp current condition; very playable. Remain Anonymous was just two lengths behind second selection on Feb. 16; could easily close the gap.
FIFTH: Poseidon's Mist owns positional speed and takes potent class drop; weakness of field helps. East Harbor made forward move in second career start; dangerous. Apollonia Vitelli has logged competitive efforts at Parx; must consider.
SIXTH: Marley's Ghost tallied solid late-pace figure when breaking maiden by 18 lengths at Laurel last time; ready for prime time. First Class Cat, another that broke maiden in last, should be ideally seated near the front; worth long look. Ghostly Girl was an even third in last; don't dismiss.
SEVENTH: Kant Beat the Rock wheels back in a hurry after willing third this past Saturday. Gut Feeling was a determined last-race winner and owns faster back number; very interesting. Assume Nothing finished with gusto after setting soft splits when winning last at Laurel; don't overlook.
EIGHTH: Racing Colors notched fast final fraction when a clear-cut winner in last; pairs up at a price. Khali Magic was freshened after two dominant scores earlier this winter; be no surprise. Gone and Forgotten drops after bouncing in last; big-time rebound threat. Midtown Lights makes third start of form cycle; must respect.
