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Aqueduct Race 4

March 16, 2006
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TOP PICK #4 MELINDA'S STAR 8/1 Makes her debut in a field with a vulnerable favorite and several first time starters that don’t appear to be as well prepared. This daughter of Precise End is a full sister to the talented sprinter Precise Star, who won two of his first four career starts. She’s been training well for leading trainer Gary Contessa and showed a glimpse of her ability with a sharp :48.4 drill from the gate last week.Hot jockey Ramon Dominguez rides and I expect her to come out running in a big way.

Horses for Exacta or Trifecta Wagering: 6 YELLOW EYES 7/2 Stumbled at the start of her debut last year over a sloppy track when heavily bet, hustled up to chase the pace, then tired. She may have been hurt, as she’s been away for 6 months since. Florida works.

1 AUNTIE LIZ 6/1 Bruce Levine wins at a solid 16% with first time starters and had an impressive debut winner last week. $90,000 yearling is by a good sprint sire and she’s put in some good recent works, incl. a gate drill.

8 ALL ABOUT ALLISON 3/1 Holds an experience edge over most of these and makes her second start off a layoff
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