Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Friday, March 6
Best bet: CONCORDE SPIRIT (6)
Best value: TAHILA (2)
FIRST: Full of Tact was a game second after seven-wide move last time; call based on price. Pomerance fits Chad Brown's signature pattern (rested and training sharply). Irresistible could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues.
SECOND: Tahila tallied solid late-pace figure when winning last; takes another. Spirit of Esther owns speed and fast numbers; be no surprise. Timia also is quick from gate and is more than good enough on "A" efforts.
THIRD: Majestic Return drops after being done in by pace pressure in last. Proud Foot is fresh and owns late foot; dangerous. Edistrudis was a game second in lone start on Big A loam; don't ignore.
FOURTH: Helen's Revenge was freshened after clear-cut score on Jan. 9; picks up where she left off. Sheer Will, an uncoupled barn mate of top selection, delivers strong efforts with machinelike consistency. Kadena is riding a two-race winning streak; right in the thick of this.
FIFTH: Sailaway was a non-stressful sixth in first start since layoff; forward move predicted. Otherpeoplesmoney has won two in a row; regresses at short ticket today? Waveless could play out as the main speed with aggressive handling.
SIXTH: Concorde Spirit tallied swift final fraction when winning last; more to come. Cicciobello owns speed and starts from the fence; worth long look. Baron of Sealand tallied fast-figured score in last; must be factored into the mix.
SEVENTH: Indy Rags, a subpar fifth in last, makes first start since claimed; improvement expected. High Tide is training sharply for first start since June; very playable. First Trumpet was a front-running second in last; worth long look. Sheriff Blanco owns fast back numbers; must be considered.
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