Helicopter Money Race Overview

Helicopter Money (6/1) is set to make his return to the races tomorrow, Friday Jan. 27 in the 8th race at Aqueduct. Post time is 4:16 p.m. ET. The now 3-year-old son of Central Banker will receive Lasix for the first time after incurring a fairly serious episode of EIPH in his debut. He is eligible to be claimed for $40,000 in this event but given the occurrence in his debut, we believe it is unlikely.

Since his debut, he received a 30-day break at Willow Brook Stables before returning back into the barn of trainer Tom Morley in mid-December. Helicopter Money has breezed four times since returning to Belmont and has trained well according to Morley. Aqueduct’s leading rider Manny Franco will take over piloting duties. We wish everyone the best of luck!

About the competition (Click here for Friday’s Daily Racing Form):

#1 Tunnel Vision (2/1): Interesting second-timer will have to overcome the rail but we have a gut feeling this one is better than he showed on debut. His dam, R Y Squadron, was a 2 time winner on turf as was his second-dam. The drop in class should help, but he may do his best running come the Spring on the grass.

#2 Eternal Glory (8/1): Debuted in the slop on Jan. 6 and was beaten just over 10 lengths. The son of Candy Ride has not worked back since the race. Inclined to watch one more.

#3 East Coast Girl (8/5): Makes his third career start for trainer Kelly Breen. Following a lackluster effortt on debut, he improved quite significantly in his most recent start with the addition of dropping in class. He was acting up a bit in the gate and steadied at the start. The logical horse to beat.

#5 Volcker Rules (15/1): First timer comes into his debut with modest work. Trainer David Donk is having a great start to the Aqueduct Winter Meet striking at 27% from 15 runners.

#6 Garth Road (15/1): A very interesting claim in his most recent start following an 8th place finish beaten 19+ lengths in his debut at the maiden special level. He showed little improvement on the drop in class in start number two when being claimed. He does have speed but hard to imagine him turning his form around here.

#7 P Money (15/1): Debuted at the one-mile distance and was beaten 12+ lengths at the same class level. Broke poorly and did not show any speed. Pass.

#8 Bustinupishardtodo (8/1): The son of Bustin Stones comes into his debut with a steady foundation of works. None of his recent works jump out at you to think this one will be quick early but he should be fit. Trainer Michelle Nevin is winless at the meet and is winless with her last 22 first time starters. Kendrick Carmouche does take the mount which is a positive.

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