Thursday’s racing card at Aqueduct Racetrack will feature an enhanced $91,497 pick-six carryover following Wednesday’s nine-race program, which saw multiple bets go unsettled across two consecutive days.
A $1 Pick 6 payout of $579.54 was awarded to a bettor who correctly selected five out of six winners.
Wednesday’s pick-six sequence kicked off with Race 4, where Rick Dutlow Jr.’s trainee, Willintriskitor (No. 3, $9.82), triumphed in the middle division of the state-bred event, earning jockey Manny Franco a hat trick. In Race 5, the state-bred maiden sprint was won by Anyway (No. 1, $7.10), trained by renowned Todd Pletcher, who returned to the winner’s circle with this victory.
Race 6 saw Aggregation, conditioned by Jamie Ness and ridden by Ruben Silvera, finish first ($12.30), just ahead of Easy Decision (8th, $5.96*), trained by Amelia Green. In Race 7, Easy Decision earned a debut victory in the six-furlong maiden special weight for trainer Rail Gutierrez.
The biggest surprise of the sequence occurred in Race 8, an open claiming event, when New York-bred Walk With Me (No. 6, $26.32) brought home a win for trainers Eric Cancel and David Duggan.
With the carryover confirmed going into the final Race 9, Kid Rich (8th, $10.26), trained by Linda Rice, was the victor, granting jockey Kendrick Carmouche his first sprint win.
Thursday’s pick-six wagering begins around 2:11 PM ET with Race 4, while the first race on the nine-race card posts at 12:40 PM ET.
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This piece was originally published by Paulick Report on February 11, 2026, in the Horseplayer section.
Fan Take: This sizable pick-six carryover heightens excitement for Aqueduct fans and bettors alike, emphasizing how unpredictable outcomes keep horse racing thrilling. It also showcases the depth of talent among trainers and jockeys, signaling a competitive season ahead for the sport.
