Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Thursday, April 2
Best bet: BARON OF SEALAND (7)
Best value: BRESLAU (1)
FIRST: Breslau regressed in last after fast-figured win in prior; rebounds. Full Moon Madness exits game placing in last; very dangerous. El Grande O could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues.
SECOND: Short Shift is rested and looms the main speed with proper handling. Beira is training with a purpose for first start since October; very dangerous. Always Angels should be aided by cutback to 7 furlongs.
THIRD: Tower Twenty Two has the benefit of the rail at 9 furlongs. Last Glory, a hard-charging winner in last, is worth long look at long price. Grace Reformed needed last and is right in the thick of this on "A" efforts.
FOURTH: Cat Fast drilled twice since claimed from last start; rates close call. Always Packen is quick from gate and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Noguchi was a sharp second in last; be no surprise.
FIFTH: Timia is speedy and starts from the fence; controlling front-runner with heads-up handling. Calling an Audible made sustained run to win last; very playable. Undergrad bounced last out after clear-cut maiden score in prior; must consider.
SIXTH: New York Scrappy was dueled into defeat last time; softer flow predicted. Capt Jax Parrow runs late and could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues. Smilensaycheese is another that would benefit from fast fractions.
SEVENTH: Baron of Sealand should pack amplified wallop with cutback to mile. Shadow Dragon makes first start since claimed after pace-pressing score in last; very dangerous. Jackson Heights is a late-running threat on best efforts.
EIGHTH: Saucy Six is riding a forward line on the numbers and will offer fat ticket. St. Brigid's Cross is speedy and drops; be no surprise. I'm Kidding also is fleet-footed and could prove tough if able to outsprint second selection. Twirling Lulu needed last; front-running threat on best.
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