By Don Phillips Jr., “At the Races” — AQUEDUCT RACETRACK — March 12, 2021
Race 1:
1-#6 Jill’s A Hot Mess
2-#7 Nebo
Race 2:
1-#7 Madera**
2-#1 Nikki Scissors
Race 3:
1-#1 Seven Lilies
2-#7 The Caretaker
Race 4:
1-#3 Maria’s Gift
2-#5 Tonilee
Race 5:
1-#1 Advance Notice
2-#5 Dust Devil
Race 6:
1-#2 Air Attack*
2-#4 Villainous
Race 7:
1-#1 My Alluring Lady
2-#5 Pleasure Luck
Race 8:
1-#7 She’s An Alpha
2-#4 Emma and I
** Best Bet Madera has been claimed from all of her first three career starts. Every effort has been solid and meets weaker on the drop here.
* Best Value Air Attack raced decently two back at this level and distance. Son of Curlin gets a huge rider change which should put this gelding right in the mix.
LAST WEEK’S TOTALS: 8-FOR-26 ROI PER $2 WAGERED: $32.00
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