Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Wednesday, Jan. 28
Best bet: SLAY SADIE SLAY (1)
Best value: DREAMING OF GERRY (2)
FIRST: Slay Sadie Slay wheels back in 10 days after determined maiden score last out; pairs up. Tartabull is firing bullets for 3-year-old debut; worth long look. Igniter, an uncoupled barn mate of top selection, has logged fast figures in all three starts; likely to be overbet.
SECOND: Dreaming of Gerry ships in from Parx after fast-figured win in last; takes another. Peek owns speed and has the rail; must consider. Whiskey N Soda has won two of last three starts; right in the thick of this.
THIRD: Timia drilled twice since front-running win in last; more to come. Vino Samara drops after wide trip in last; dangerous. Alyvia Mavis holds razor-sharp current form; be no surprise.
FOURTH: Pomerance fits Chad Brown's signature pattern; first-time Lasix seals the deal. Baffle is riding a forward line on the numbers; big-time player. Full of Tact gets the meds and should move forward in second start since two-month absence.
FIFTH: Copious adds blinkers and projects as the main speed with heads-up handling. Gualillo could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Momentum Files gets confident price boost in first start since claimed; worth long look.
SIXTH: Pistol Liz Ablazen gets class relief after bouncing last time; rebounds today. Whistler's Style packs potent kick on "A" efforts; price will be tempting. Proud Foot fired half-mile bullet for first start since claimed; must consider.
SEVENTH: Whittington Park is rested and logs fast late-pace figures on best efforts. Film Star is speedy and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Classicist owns two wins and two thirds from four starts; likely to attract too much cash.
EIGHTH: Twisted Banker compiled three tight works for first start since November; main speed with proper ride. Mo Curls should pack amplified wallop with cutback to sprint. The Last Delivery owns speed and makes first start with maiden-claiming tag; worth long look. Anyway makes debut after noticeably picking up the tempo in final workout; follow the money.
