Finally the Aqueduct Finale

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Race 4: MSW fillies 3yo&up 1 1/16 TURF
#8 Judith Basin (7-2) makes 2d start of '07 for Bill Mott; enters off useful conditioner, finishing good 2d to repeat winner Roshani (Pletcher); 4yo $650K Danzig filly is ready to hit winner's circle under Edgar Prado.
#3 Bit of Whimsy (5-2) ran huge in debut at GP at 11-1, leading in stretch before yielding late; trainer Tagg on fire (10-5-0-1); 3yo is one to beat under Cornelio Velasquez who chose her over top pick.
#4 Brantley (3-1) also makes 2d start as 4yo; Albertrani trainee finished length behind choice in '07 debut; should be in mix late under strong turf rider Eibar Coa.
#1 Keep a Knockin (10-1) is 3yo Live Oak homebred who should move forward today off troubled 5 wide trip in debut at GP; conditioner Clement hits at 22% with those making 2d starts off bench.

Race 6: $35K open clm 3yo&up 1 mile TURF
#7 Taken Not Given (9-5) appears poised to crush this rather lackluster field making 2d start of '07 for Gary Contessa; '06 turf Beyers tower over this bunch; got needed fitter on 4/17 in off-the-turfer; rolls today.
#8 Fairway Drive (3-1) makes first start of '07 but looks like main danger in first start in a claimer given '06 turf form and presence of Coa in saddle.
#2B Gift of Valor (7-2) is stronger part of Joe Acquilino entry; broke mdn in AQU slop on 4/12; meets winners 1st time but showed decent turf form this spring at the Fair Grounds; could nibble for a piece.

Good luck all.