Aqueduct Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Optional Claiming
NEIGH BABY (7) Disappointing effort when 5th last time at this venue. Giving another chance here and promising career start. Jaime Rodriguez is a crucial engagement. Winning chance in this line up. FIRST BLESSING (5) Tidy effort when 2nd last run around here. Massive hope. DIXIE HEX (6) Raymond Handal trained 3yo by Good Magic having first race start. Betting as a guide. WAITIN'ONASUNNYDAY (4) Did well when 2nd last start at this track. Change in trainer. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Eric Cancel
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $28.00 gave away some ground when 7th last start here but has drawn the rails. Likely to settle back in the field. Others much better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-7-7 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | MY | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 17L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 10.75L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $14.00 mediocre attempt when 4th last run at this venue but has a good draw. First start for a new trainer. Expected to settle towards the tail. Not ready for this level.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | GD | Heman K Harkie | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 11L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Heman K Harkie | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 16.35L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up from a 32 week spell. Was $14.00 and pushed past some when 4th last time at Saratoga and was a debutant last start. Few more classier types in this race.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | - | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.75L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last start at this track. Should muster plenty of early toe. Racing for a new trainer. Value runner.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd last run around here. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | HEAVY | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $2.15 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
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Initial appearance 3yo by Good Magic for trainer Raymond Handal. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $6.50 and disappointing run when 5th last time at the track. Giving another chance here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Jaime Rodriguez adds value. Will run close.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 8 |
| 13L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |