Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Thursday, Feb. 12
Best bet: FULL POUR (8)
Best value: IMPLACABLE (1)
FIRST: Implacable could play out as the speed of the speed with aggressive handling. Sea Vista owns three seconds from five starts; another placing? Roger Roger worked twice since fast-figured second in last; big-time player.
SECOND: Trust Fund was compromised by wide trip when third in last; rates close call. Pair of Socks fired crisp half-mile drill since game placing in last; very dangerous. Uncle William is training swiftly for local debut; must be considered.
THIRD: Kadena overcame pace pressure when a front-end winner in last; takes another. Goodnightgodbless gets class relief after regressing in last; worth long look. Ready for Trouble has finished third in three of last four starts; more show dough?
FOURTH: Kavanaugh drilled twice since pace-pressing score in last; more to come. Scat Tu Tap runs late and could be aided by today's added ground. Indy Rags is a two-time winner at the distance; don't ignore.
FIFTH: Kaz Farm Girl displayed newfound speed when an improved third in last; makes another forward move. Hip Hop Dancer could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Island Charm and Mathea each finished second in last; neither would surprise.
SIXTH: Flee wheels back in a hurry and drops after non-threatening eighth last week; improvement predicted. Power of Women is speedy and could prove tough on a soft lead. Quinns Silent Roar is improving and makes third start of form cycle; must be factored into the mix.
SEVENTH: Essentially Fast gets class relief and should move forward in second start since three-month absence. Top Player drops two price levels after chasing fast fractions in last; big-time player if not damaged goods. Mercilesanihilator makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; right in the thick of this.
EIGHTH: Full Pour tallied sharp final fraction when a determined winner in last; pairs up. Tower Twenty Two makes quick return and logs fast figures on best efforts; dangerous. Pocket Queens is rested and training with a purpose; must consider. Capital Gal owns speed and could prove tough on an unchallenged lead.
NINTH: Call Me Jal projects as the main speed with heads-up handling. Hot Gossip was a clear-cut second in last; logical, short-priced player. Kay Road owns a second and a third from three starts; must consider. Liam's Diva was rested after game placing in debut on Dec. 27; must be factored into the mix.
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