Steve Matthews' Aqueduct selections for Saturday, Nov. 15
Best bet: SIOUXSE (10)
Best value: LONG LEGGED QUEEN (6)
FIRST: Island Charm drops and moves to dirt; forward move predicted. Luciana's Honor was a tough-trip fifth in last; worth long look. Ivy Girl worked twice since even third in debut; don't ignore.
SECOND: Carolina Smokeshow owns fast late-pace figures and fired half-mile bullet on Oct. 23. Tough Love Torres drops two price levels and returns to main track; dangerous. Auroralinna is speedy and could prove tough on a soft lead.
THIRD: Pass the Hat should pack amplified kick with cutback to sprint and return to dirt. Blue Kingdom is fleet-footed and owns fast figures; short price predicted. Buttah was freshened after determined win on Sept. 12; must be factored into the mix.
FOURTH: Scope returns to maiden ranks after tallying fast final fraction in Grade 2 Pilgrim last out. Fleet N Ready worked four times since front-running fourth in last; very playable. A Little At First was a better-than-it-looks fifth in most recent; don't ignore.
FIFTH: Ahsad is a five-time winner at the 7-furlong distance; throw deep in basement-level claimer. Master of Arms logs swift numbers on best efforts; be no surprise. Bold Victory defeated pricier on Nov. 1; less than 100%?
SIXTH: Long Legged Queen steadily passed runners at every point of call when a determined winner in last; takes another. Artistic Success could play out as the controlling speed on the hedge. Miss Bourbon could impact if fractions get fast and furious.
SEVENTH: Fionn is a multiple graded stakes winner. Unmerited Favor is riding a two-race winning streak; price will be tempting. Scythian owns speed and starts from the rail; very interesting.
EIGHTH: Empire Sky could receive ideal setup for late-running style. Long Pour consistently fires strong efforts; dangerous. Roofer's speed gives him a puncher's chance at a price.
NINTH: Ohana Honor should pack intensified wallop with cutback to shorter trip. Dear Dad is fleet-footed and could prove very tough on an unchallenged lead. Signator is firing bullets for first start in two months; price will be on your side.
10TH: Siouxse tallied fast late-pace figure when a game second in last; more to give. Delightful Darling owns two seconds and two thirds from four starts: another minor award? Isadora Duncan (second in lone start) and Libero (from a dam that has produced three turf winners) are uncoupled runners from Chad Brown that must be factored into the mix.
