Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 8, 2022

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, speed ratings, recency, 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) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 New York Supreme 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Frosty Invasion 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Madame Rose 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tonight We Love 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Warsalm 3.50 6.4 12-1
4 4 Bonana Fanna Foe 4.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Flattering Gal 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Greatest Love 1.80 1 2-1
5 6 Afleet Diva 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Prairie Fire 1.40 4.1 8-1
3 4 Big Q 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 7 She’s a Black Belt 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 5 Dat Dares Gold 5.00 5.3 10-1
1A 3 Melting Snow 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 She Caught My Eye 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 My Beauty Princess 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 April Antics 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Synonymous 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Infringement 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Ice Kreem Sundae 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Raining Candy 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 3 Pioneer Spirit 3.50 1 2-1
6 7 Truculent 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 4 Grumps Little Tots 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 5 Chris and Dave 1.40 2.6 5-1
5 6 Hammerin Aamer 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Bourbon Bay 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 2 Dark Storm 3.50 SCRATCH
7 8 Royal Prince 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Morethanafeeling 0 0-1
1 1 Bourbon Chase 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Drake’s Passage 4.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Inspector 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Wanna Winna 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sharpaz 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Zapruder 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Mama Banned Me 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Morethanafeeling 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Prince of Pharoahs 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wild Banker 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Bossmakinbossmoves 3.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Sundaeswithsandy 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Baldizar 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Six Percent 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gracefully Wild 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mostly Harmless 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Divine Wine 1.60 3.2 6-1
6 6 Belleshazza 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Fuligni 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Boxed in and Bored 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bizzy Izzy 50.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Charlottesometimes 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mosienko 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Fouette 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Piece of My Heart 2.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Hey Mamaluke 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Thistlefield 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Easy Day 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Styner 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 O’Trouble 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Nutsie 30.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Runabout 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 F F Rocket 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Lost in Rome 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Trigger Pull 30.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Colonel Bowman 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Acalteque 50.00 SCRATCH

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.