Aqueduct

21:47 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOUDINI'S BRIDE is a firm choice. Khali's Storm, Ah Ca Ira and Sky Runner can give the selection something to think about.

1st	5. Welcome Back Babe	10/3
2nd	9. Ah Ca Ira Fav	7/4
3rd	8. Khali's Storm	13/2

Favourite

7/4

Ah Ca Ira

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Jorge Abreu Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-322

7/4

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Brocknardini; went close when runner-up in a maiden claimer (stumbled at the start) five weeks ago; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/5	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/20	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	69/20	-
23/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	23/2	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Houdini's Bride

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 32-

3/1

Comment: Went close when runner-up at Belmont At The Big A over 6f (maiden claimer, muddy track) last May; returns from an absence here; she's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	15/4	-
14/04/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 9	59/20	-

Welcome Back Babe

Jockey: Christopher Elliott Trainer: Michelle Nevin Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 60U39-

10/3

Comment: Has found improvement of late; beaten a long way in a maiden claimer (Saratoga) in August; returning from a layoff here; claiming value now drops to $30k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	9/2	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/4	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 8	118/5	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	221/4	-
22/03/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	189/10	-
10/02/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	25/2	-

Sky Runner

Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Charlton Baker Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 6-36

6/1

Comment: Sixth beaten 10l in a maiden optional claimer 34 days ago; winless in three starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; wears first-time blinkers; possible squeak.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	46/5	-
12/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	11/1	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	87/2	-

Khali's Storm

Jockey: Eric Cancel Trainer: Chris Englehart Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 337-P3

13/2

Comment: Has run nine times without getting off the mark but appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; creditable effort to finish third, beaten just over 3l over 6f here (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; tag has been raised to $30k; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so some hopes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	107/5	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	P / 6	37/10	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	147/4	-
18/04/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-
03/03/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/4	-
16/02/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-

Dear John

Jockey: Luis Rivera Jr Trainer: J Terranova Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 725-62

16/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; well held when second 48 days ago in a maiden claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $30k); latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	177/10	-
29/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/2	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	68/5	-

Heavens Lee

Jockey: Katie Davis Trainer: Bruce Levine Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-6

25/1

Comment: Was held in sixth in a maiden claimer 35 days ago; nicely bred (by Lookin At Lee); with hopes pinned on headgear bringing improvement, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	11/1	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	9/5	-

Joevia's Diva

Jockey: Lane Luzzi Trainer: Gina Giglio Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 49

40/1

Comment: Finished last of nine last month in a maiden claimer; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	101/4	-
23/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	209/10	-

Staged Conflict

Jockey: Romero Maragh Trainer: Linda Dixon Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 098-7

50/1

Comment: Beaten a long way in a maiden claimer 27 days ago; $30k claiming tag this time (up from $20k); not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	207/4	-
19/11/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	305/4	-
28/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	299/4	-
07/10/24	Finger Lakes / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	41/5	-