Aqueduct

22:26

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RHYTON is a very interesting newcomer with an eyecatching pedigree and is the pick of the debutants. Leon Blue and Cousin Ed are also respected.

Tango Tango

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Thomas Morley Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Shares a dam with Dashing Dan, a 1m½f winner; plenty of trackwork in the book; chance with signs of encouragement in profile and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Rhyton

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; stable gets plenty of debutant winners; he's a serious player with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire suggests the distance might suit.

Cousin Ed

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 533-83

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when third of seven dropped back in distance last month on his debut for this trainer at Gulfstream Park in a maiden special weight; best form so far in last two starts; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	11/1	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	28/1	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	39/10	-
13/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	11/1	-
22/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	9/5	-

Mozambique

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 72-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Bank On Anna; problems at the start (problems in the gate) when beaten just under 4l to finish second (Belmont At The Big A) in November in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff here; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	33/5	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	46/5	-

Motel Patel

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-2833

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; finished in front of two of these over 6½f here (maiden special weight) on first run for his current trainer when 7l third four weeks ago; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	36/5	-
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	8/1	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	19/5	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	47/10	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	61/10	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	451/50	-

Roofer

Jockey: Ruben Silvera Trainer: Mitchell Friedman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-5545

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fifth despite odds of 2-1 42 days ago, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw in a maiden optional claimer; has to be considered as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	2/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	161/10	-
08/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	11/2	-
04/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	52/5	-

Eighty Gold

Jockey: Jose Gomez Trainer: David Donk Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Trip should suit on breeding (sire has plenty of sprint winners); stable capable of preparing a newcomer to win; faces a demanding debut and a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Nothingbutnitro

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Robbie Davis Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to 1m½f winner Whiskey Run; sire gets turf winners; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - market could reveal prospects.

No Problem

Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; looks the part on breeding (by Improbable); should not be far away.

Disco Dervish

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Lisa Lugovich Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 970

Comment: Best he's managed so far is seventh from three career starts; finished tenth of 12 in a maiden special weight 29 days ago; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	91/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	359/4	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	225/4	-

Leon Blue

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Melanie Giddings Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 223-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Allure Of Money and winless in three starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; second favourite at Belmont At The Big A but things didn't pan out (7l third) in a maiden special weight six months ago; returns from a layoff here; the pick of his results suggest some ability and can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	43/20	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	3/2	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	109/10	-

Stormy Birthday

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Robert Ribaudo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 604-

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth in a maiden special weight at Belmont At The Big A in October; returns from a layoff; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	45/1	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	48/1	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	49/2	-

Blue Pill

Jockey: Omar Moreno Hernandez Trainer: James Ferraro Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; sibling of Dr. Baskin (7f winner); faces fairly tall order so a watching brief the best policy.

Toga Dan

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 80

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden special weight when the blinkers went on last month; sire gets turf winners.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	173/10	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	183/10	-

Arch's Assault

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 747-

Comment: This now his fourth attempt to get off the mark; not disgraced when seventh of nine here over 1m (maiden special weight) five months ago; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	78/5	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	52/1	-
23/09/24	Finger Lakes / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	55/1	-

Kings And Queens

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Gregory Sacco Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut 44 days ago sporting blinkers over C&D; should benefit for having a run under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	57/5	-

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