By Don Phillips Jr, “At the Races” — AQUEDUCT RACETRACK — February 28, 2021
Race 1:
1-#2 Iainfraidanoghost
2-#6 Coal Shaft
Race 2:
1-#5 Mind Of Gold
2-#6 Sky Kitten
Race 3:
1-#6 Empty Tomb
2-#4 Zoomer
Race 4:
1-#4 Esor
2-#6 Ajhar
Race 5:
1-#7 Invaluable**
2-#4 Elegant Zip
Race 6:
1-#1 Popizar*
2-#3 Square Shooter
Race 7:
1-#2 Honor Up
2-#6 Wicked Trick
Race 8:
1-#2 Sinashack
2-#5 Awesome Yet Again
** Best Bet Invaluable has been first or second in her last 6 starts under various conditions. She is looking for her second straight win at this level.
* Best Value Popizar drops after a fast-closing second. Another effort like that wins this.
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