By Don Phillips Jr — AQUEDUCT RACETRACK, Friday January 8, 2021 —
Race 1:
1-#8 Lotsnlotschrome
2-#4 Rocco Strong
Race 2:
1-#7 Nasty Affair
2-#2 Sweet Mia
Race 3:
1-#6 Frost Me
2-#2 Our First
Race 4:
1-#10 Taino
2-#4 Our Whirlwind Ride
Race 5:
1-#5 Beach Access
2-#11 High Command
Race 6:
1-#8 Officiating**
2-#6 The Reds
Race 7:
1-#5 Wudda U Think Now
2-#2 Troubleshooter
Race 8:
1-#7 Amistad*
2-#11 Time To Testify
** Best Bet Officiating had a crippling first start and was 4-5 when wide in his second race. The son of Blame has vastly improved in his last two starts. He recently had two solid workouts and a switch to Jose Lezcano should put him in the circle today.
* Best Value Amistad broke his maiden two back on turf going shorter at 6/1. In his latest start he finished 6th five lengths behind the winner at 45/1. Today the 5 year-old gelding is stretching out, drops noticeably and gets a hot jockey.
Cumulative Record (as of JAN 3): Last week 13-for-35 ROI: $200 wagered; $420 return
HRI Handicapping contributor Don Phillips has been analyzing horse races and sports contests professionally at myriad publications for over 30 years. He will be providing a Best Bet and Best Value play daily in his Act the Races feature from the Big A
