Handicapping Ricky’s Rockets ?: Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park Picks for January 8, 2021 January 7, 2021 Handicapping Ricky’s Rockets ?: Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park Picks for January 8, 2021 January 7, 2021 By: Ricky Pasternak email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Ricky’s Rockets? was back at it on Thursday afternoon cashing some nice tickets from Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park. If you missed out, we are back on Friday afternoon from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita. Also included below: my 10-race preview of Gulfstream Park and 9-race preview of Santa Anita. Best of luck! ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Aqueduct January 8, 2021 Race 5: $10,000 Claiming for 4-year-olds going 1 mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt The Wayne Potts duo #1 Hardcore Folklore and #1A Flatexcel looks pretty strong on paper but both are coming off of disappointing races. I prefer Hardcore Folklore because his last race came on a muddy track. He had a good off-track race coming into his start last week, but look for a bounce back effort here. #7 Hero’s Hope was competitive when he faced Hardcore Folklore two starts back. It’s possible that he isn’t that good, but at a price he makes a lot of sense. Race 6: Maiden Special Weight for 3-year-olds going 1 mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt #7 Inspiration Point was supposed to one of those horses we could be talking about for quite a long time, and a potential runner in the Jerome Stakes (G3). Things didn’t map out that way for him, and will have to break his maiden in 2021. #8 Officiating ran one of his better races going 8 1/2 furlongs over a sloppy track. I’m interested in him if this race is over a fast track. He will be a short price, but is a must use on all multi-race wagers. Race 7: Allowance for New York-bred 4-year-olds and upward going 7 furlongs on the dirt #5 Wudda U Think Now tried a mile for the first time in his career, something he looked really uncomfortable doing. He gets back to the distance where he made his debut this past fall. This is similar to the last race that he ran on December 10. #8 Saratoga Pal should have some pace to close into based on the initial findings of this race. He has shown consistent progression in his career and could make his 2021 debut a winning one for Chris Englehart, who’s winning at 20% at the meet. Race 8: $25,000 Claiming for 4-year-olds and upward going 1 mile (8 furlongs) on the dirt #5 Dust Devil continues to fall in the Claiming ranks but Mike Maker will get his second start out of him. There have been quality riders aboard in the past, so it’s no surprise he draws Kendrick Carmouche, who is arguably the best rider at the meet. #13 Pier Forty is one of the more consistent runners in this race, but has been given a multitude of chances in the past. I DO NOT want him to beat me in this spot. THE TICKET $3 Pick 4 (Races 6-9) 1-1A,7 / 7,8 / 5,8 / 5,13 – $48 For my full card plays, featuring race-by-race analysis, my top four picks for each race, and full-card multi-race wagers, check out my product below: Ricky’s Rockets: Aqueduct Ricky’s Rockets: Gulfstream Park Ricky’s Rockets: Santa Anita
Kentucky Downs and Del Mar Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 683 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
Kentucky Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 565 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
College Football Picks & NFL Tips | Dudes Who Bet Sports 205 Aaron & Papa Dude give their College Football picks for… Read More
Pacific Classic 2024 Picks and Rapid-Fire | Blinkers Off 682 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1… Read More
Del Mar Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 564 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint] Aaron previews the 2024 Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Kentucky… Read More
Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Kentucky Downs on September… Read More
Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club… Read More
Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf] Dr. Miranda gives her exacta picks & plays from the… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024 Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with… Read More