Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Sunday, Dec. 7
Best bet: POWER OF WOMEN (4)
Best value: HOLD YOUR BREATH (6)
FIRST: Brass Nucks drops after showing improved speed in last; call in weak opener. Raging Sea Captain also gets class relief and makes quick return; dangerous. Two Ducks compiled four tight works for first start in seven weeks; must consider.
SECOND: Sociably Johnny was a clear-cut second in debut; more to come. The Toy Cannon set the splits en route to hard-fought placing in last; regresses today. Vinnie Bankerino is from a dam that has thrown four winners from five starters; follow the money.
THIRD: Beary Funny is training with a purpose for first start since February. Merica's Back, a front-end winner in last, could play out as the main speed once again. Roofer also is fleet-footed and must be factored into the mix.
FOURTH: Power of Women drops after speed and fade in debut; tighter today. My Devine One was second to a repeat winner in last; big-time player. Grit N Glitter was done in by poor start last out; don't ignore.
FIFTH: Powered by Coal returns to main track after showing improved speed in last. Carlin Contention could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues. Good Cop bounced last time and now makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; dangerous.
SIXTH: Hold Your Breath ships in from Parx after winning last by nearly 10 lengths; ready for prime time. Reliable Lady, a winner by nearly nine at Churchill Downs last out, could be positioned in the stalker's seat. With the Angels owns fives wins and a second from six starts; guaranteed underlay.
SEVENTH: Fully Subscribed tallied fast late-pace figure when winning Mother Goose last out; takes another. Kappa Kappa is speedy and could prove tough on a soft lead. Quietside starts from tough post but is right in the thick of this on "A" game.
EIGHTH: Blenheim Baby is fresh and drops to lifetime low. That'sthefactjack was a clear-cut second in last; very playable. Kyle's Mom was dueled into defeat when favored in last; must consider. Spirit of Esther is a front-running threat on best efforts.
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