Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Thursday, Feb. 19
Best bet: TEN CENT TOWN (7)
Best value: TAMMY'S CRUISER (5)
FIRST: Bobby Jean logged three tight works for first start in seven weeks; set for big effort. Vino Frizzante was a clear-cut winner in last and owns faster back figures. Cararra would be aided by pace meltdown.
SECOND: Antonio of Venice is firing bullets for first start since July; ready. Bourbon Chase, idle for nearly a year, is another that's working sharply. Asleep At Eight was a hard-fought third in last; must consider.
THIRD: Capt Jax Parrow overcame bad start when a last-to-first winner in most recent; call based on price. New York Scrappy exits front-end score in last; dangerous. Apollo Code fires big efforts with machinelike consistency; right in the thick of this.
FOURTH: Master of Arms was done in by pace pressure last time; 3-furlong bullet last week seals the deal. Lucky Dude ships in from Parx after winning two in a row; very playable. Stolen Base takes suspicious price plunge; fire sale?
FIFTH: Tammy's Cruiser drops and makes third start of form cycle. Blue Eyed Scout is speedy and rested; worth long look. That'sthefactjack should pack amplified kick with cutback to 7 furlongs.
SIXTH: Meg's Foxy Grey is fleet-footed and logged tight work slate for return from freshener. Princess Ny was a determined winner in last; big-time player. Looks First was rested after winning two in a row in early winter; more than good enough on "A" game.
SEVENTH: Ten Cent Town bounced last time after fast-figured win in prior; rebounds. Play has won four of last five; very playable. Great Richie M could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues.
EIGHTH: Sequential endured stubborn fight to break maiden last out; more to come. Magnanimous Max, an uncoupled barn mate of top selection, also logged first winner last time; dangerous. Ambition drops and owns fats back numbers; price will be tempting. Superpower is speedy and could prove very tough on a soft lead.
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