Daily Racing Form handicapper Mike Beer provides his analysis and projected top finishers for the January 11 racing card at Aqueduct, highlighting his best bet in Race 2: Bala de Plata. Bala de Plata has shown strong early speed and consistent exacta finishes in his first four dirt starts, making him the one to beat at this distance. Other contenders in the race include Capanaparo, who impressed in his dirt debut but faces questions over the longer mile distance with Lasix for the first time, and Southeastern, who showed improvement off a layoff and handled the distance well in his last win.

Beer also offers insights on the other seven races, naming his top three picks in each. Notable mentions include Coquito in Race 1, an experienced runner who has consistently hit the exacta; Gatsby in Race 3, an in-form speedster aiming for a third consecutive win; and Light the Way in Race 7, a dominant recent winner expected to lead early. The analysis emphasizes form, class drops, and tactical speed, providing bettors with informed selections across the Aqueduct card.