$250k Remsen (G2)

$250,000 Remsen (G2)

Aqueduct

Race 8 (Saturday, December 1, 2018: 3:12 p.m./ET; 12:12 p.m./PT)

Mile and an eighth on the main track (two-year-olds)

The Remsen (G2) is the last race this year for New York based two-year-olds to shine. A field of seven is signed on, one of four stakes races on the Aqueduct Saturday card. One of these dudes will stamp themselves as a major player to watch heading into Kentucky Derby (G1) season this winter. Let’s take a closer look at the field:  

#1 JUNGLE WARRIOR makes his first start in the Jimmy Jerkens stable. This colt by ANIMAL KINGDOWM broke his maiden by a head at Woodbine going six furlongs on turf and came back to finish fifth behind well-regarded turf colt FOG OF WAR in the Summer Stakes (G1). He has the breeding to run on anything and Jose Ortiz rides, which only adds to the appeal. Wouldn’t be surprised if he ran well.

#2 CHINOMADO has failed to be competitive against much easier and has done his best work sprinting. His only previous two-turn race resulted in a 17 length loss. Next.

#3 BOURBON WAR won like a good thing in his career debut, stalking the pace before drawing off late to a maiden special weight contest by over two lengths. This $410,000 yearling purchase by TAPIT clearly has some ability and now makes his second lifetime start for trainer Mark Hennig. Irad Ortiz Jr. hops aboard for the first time. The wise guy horse.

#4 GLADIATOR KING has won two races in a row, both of them turf sprints at Gulfstream Park West. Not sure how far he wants to run. Will be a longshot.

#5 NETWORK EFFECT won a seven furlong maiden special weight at Saratoga before running second while earning a 93 Beyer Speed Figure in his next start, the Nashua (G3) going a mile over this track. He stretches out an additional furlong in his third lifetime start for trainer Chad Brown. Fits with this group; contender.

#6 MAXIMUS MISCHIEF makes his first start going a route of ground while also making his stakes debut. Son of INTO MISCHIEF broke his maiden at first asking at Parx by almost nine lengths and came back to win an allowance race by six lengths going seven furlongs. He’ll need to stretch that sprint speed another two furlongs. Expect him to go for as far as he can on the front end.

#7 TAX runs on Lasix for the first time and makes his first start after being claimed by Danny Gargan, when breaking his maiden for $50K at Keeneland in October. Gets tested for class in this spot.

SELECTIONS

1. #3 BOURBON WAR – Well regarded colt.
2. 2. #1 JUNGLE WARRIOR – Jimmy Jerkins & Jose Ortiz combo.
3. #5 NETWORK EFFECT – Both career runs were solid.

LONGSHOT VALUE PLAY- #6 MAXIMUS MISCHIEF – Speed of the field.

WAGERING STRATEGY

I’ll make a straight win bet on my top choice and box my top three selections in exactas.

BANKROLL PLAY ($50 Budget)

$20 Win: #3 BOURBON WAR

$5 Exacta Box: #1 JUNGLE WARRIOR and #3 BOURBON WAR and #5 NETWORK EFFECT ($30).

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