Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 9, 2018

February 9, 2018 Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks.


Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vip Nation 2.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Anne’s Song 1.40 2.9 6-1
3 3 Broadway Girl 3.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Shezerfirst 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Withaflourish 4.00 4.1 8-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Threefortyfive 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Gio Lucky 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Indian Ghost 0.80 3.3 6-1
6 6 Buss the Bell 15.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ten Dollar Hammer 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Hong Kong Gardens 20.00 4.9 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Leah’s Dream 1.80 2.4 4-1
2 2 My Won Love 2.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Zippity Zoom 3.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Sing for Beauty 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Awesome News 2.50 4.2 8-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Phantomofthefrost 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 City Never Sleeps 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Analyze the Bill 1.60 3.4 6-1
6 6 Bad Guy 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 It’s Hot Out 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Trinni Juice 30.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bluegrass Prevails 1.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Risk Management 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 No Hiding Place 10.00 SCRATCH
8 6 Bear Clause 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Puppy Manners 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 5 Roman Revival 30.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bar None 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Two Down One to Go 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Dr Luber’s Kiss 15.00 5.1 10-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Last Million 1.40 2 4-1
4 4 My Roxy Girl 1.60 2.5 5-1
2 2 Right On 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Paranoia 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Midnight Sky 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Blugrascat’s Smile 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Charming Indy 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 J J’s Dreaming 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Chilly Bon Bon 3.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Bigshotinthenews 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Taoiseach 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Zabaione 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Full of Mine 12.00 6.1 12-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Secret Mission 1.80 SCRATCH
8A 8 Status Asthmaticus 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Seattle Frost 10.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Devil Buster 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Go Kelly Go 2.00 3.3 6-1
5 4 Stormy Rita 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 6 Formal Event 20.00 3.8 7-1
10 7 Blessingoracurse 20.00 3.9 7-1
2A 2 Princess Rashelle 20.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Sweet Breeze 30.00 6.6 12-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.