Aqueduct Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
JUST ADD WATER (5) resumes after a break with strong prior form, including two wins and a placing from her last three runs. MISCHIEF LADY (6) boasts an excellent record at Aqueduct and has won twice at this distance. LIL' REGARD (1) is unbeaten first-up and has two wins from three career starts. BLOSSOMING ERUDITE (2) is proven at both track and trip, with four wins from six attempts over 1207m at Aqueduct. These four shape as the main contenders.

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 280 days. Won two of three career starts, including an Allowance at Laurel Park two runs back by 2.3L at $4.33. Draws barrier 1 and steps up to 1207m with Manuel Franco riding for Brittany T. Russell. Can feature with a repeat of her best form.
Last Starts 281 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.75 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| - | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Blossoming Erudite drops back to 1207m after finishing 9th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m, beaten 19L at $12. Won her previous two starts at Aqueduct over this trip, including a 1.3L win from barrier 10 at $5.50. Boasts a strong 4 from 6 record at both track and distance. Can feature with a return to her preferred setup.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-7 | 9 |
| 19L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 50.5kg | - | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 50.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | GOOD | Fernando Jara | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2-8 | 11 |
| 11L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/12/2024 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-9 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2024 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Eliseo Ruiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Eliseo Ruiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up for David G. Donk after a 168-day break. Last start finished 3rd of 8 at Aqueduct over 1710m, beaten 6L by Gallant Greta at $34. Has placed once from three runs at this track and distance. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FIRM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FIRM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.75L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-9-8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-9-7 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/07/2024 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 10/12 | 24/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/04/2024 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 57.5kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 5 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/09/2023 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2023 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding with 3 wins from 17 starts, including 2 wins at Aqueduct over this distance. Has placed twice from 3 first-up runs. Blinkers go on for this return. Each-way claims fresh.

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up for Chad Summers after 251 days. Last seen finishing 3rd of 7 at Saratoga over 1106m, beaten 3.8L behind Strictly Taboo at $3.90. Won two previous starts at the same track and trip. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 04/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FIRM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Aqueduct last start when 3rd of 5 over 1308m, beaten 6.3L by Munnings Express at $6.50. Also finished 3rd two runs back over 1207m behind Intentious, showing consistency in recent efforts. Jaime Rodriguez takes the ride from barrier 7 with blinkers on. Each-way claims based on recent placings.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 4-3-5-5 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | SY | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Ruben Silvera | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | 9-8-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 55kg | - | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 30/08/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 9-11-11 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | GD | Christopher Elliott | 51.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |
| 4/12 | 24/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Samuel Camacho | 53kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2024 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Jr Samuel Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2024 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2024 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 10L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/12/2023 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 7L | $6.00 |