Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Sunday, Jan. 11
Best bet: BRAMITO (7)
Best value: FUNNY UNCLE (3)
FIRST: Coquito projects as the main speed on the rail with Kendrick Carmouche aboard. Whistler's Style could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues. Luna Moth makes third start of form cycle; don't ignore.
SECOND: The Obliterator tallied solid final fraction when winning last; takes another. Bala de Plata is speedy and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Our Notion regressed in last after 10-length score in prior; rebound threat.
THIRD: Funny Uncle made sustained rally to win last; more to come. Gatsby owns speed, fast figures and is riding a two-race winning streak; likely underlay. Burninhunkoflove also is quick from gate and holds razor-sharp current condition; right in the thick of this.
FOURTH: Dream On Cara packs solid late kick in field where fractions could get hot and hectic. Problematica should be aided by cutback to shorter sprint. Open Soul Autism took backward step in last after winning three straight at Finger Lakes; must consider.
FIFTH: Grey Ace drops after bouncing in last; faster back numbers seal the deal. Gypsy Dreaming owns speed but lacks heart; must take the good with the bad. Daw Samaa needed last and could land in the exotics at beefy price.
SIXTH: Party in the Army was a fast-figured, front-end maiden winner in last; pairs up. Miami Kaz visually impressed when winning debut by more than six lengths at Penn National; very interesting. Escape Hall gets confident price boost in first start since claimed; must be factored into the mix.
SEVENTH: Bramito should pack amplified wallop with cutback to mile. Crushed It is fresh and can crush this field on "A" effort. Sunny Breeze needed last and should improve in second start since two-month absence; price will be tempting.
EIGHTH: Grit N Glitter is riding a forward line on the numbers; set for breakthrough. Power of Women is fleet-footed and could prove very tough on an unchalleged lead. Game and Blue gets blinkers and Lasix after non-stressful fourth in debut; worth long look. My Devine One logged a second and a third from last two starts; logical contender.
