By Don Phillips Jr., “At the Races” — AQUEDUCT RACETRACK —April 2, 2021 —
Race 1:
1-#1 Our Man Mike
2-#6 Brew Pub
Race 2:
1-#4 Allured
2-#6 Grit And Glory
Race 3:
1-#7 Freudian Sip
2-#2 Releasethethunder
Race 4:
1-#5 Johnnnypump
2-#3 Brazillionaire
Race 5:
1-#5 She’smysunshine
2-#4 Timely Tradition
Race 6:
1-#4 La Hara**
2-#8 Box N Score
Race 7:
1-#1 Honor Way*
2-#4 Paris Lights
Race 8:
1-#1 Theitalianamerican
2-#2 Kikkerland
** Best Bet La Hara has hit the board in 4 out of 5 career starts on turf. Had a 5 month rest and his last 2 works indicate he’s set for best.
* Best Value Honor Way has won 2 straight stake and is primed to handle the class rise here.
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 At the Races feature from the Big A