Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 15, 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
2 2 Tekila 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 In Traffic 1.20 1.5 3-1
3 3 Lordhearmyprayer 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Abstract Moment 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ricelle 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Alwajd 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Keen Dancer 0 0-1
Keen Dancer 0 0-1
6 6 Triple P 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Knot Anymore 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 High School Crush 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Preparefortakeoff 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Bankers Daughter 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Keen Dancer 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Breadman 0 0-1
5 5 Breadman 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sir John 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Kong Loves a Fight 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Gimmebackmybullets 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Strong Light 3.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Ghostlyprince 10.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Midnight Worker 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Royal Poppy 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Risk Free 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Pardon Moi 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Liam’s Champ 3.50 6.8 13-1
9 9 Promiseher America 6.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Lightbulb Moment 8.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Seawitch 8.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Shirl’s Delight 6.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Balpool 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dreampoint 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fortune’s Nephew 1.40 2.3 4-1
4 4 Callaloo 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Ripe for Mischief 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Stonecoldwarrior 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Cicciobello 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Awesome Native 4.50 7.2 14-1
2 2 Trevor Bardette 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Two Thirty Five 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Gentleman Joe 4.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Lastchanceatglory 2.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Famished 3.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Datesfreedom 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Kenny Had a Notion 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Caribbean (AUS) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Liberty Flame 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cinderella’s Cause 6.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 New York Banker 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Shadolamo 12.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Caramocha 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Steal My Heart 30.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Carbon 3.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Salsa a Parte 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Mia Bea Star 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Jackson Avenue 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Focus 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kant Hurry Love 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Matt Doyle 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smoke and Heat 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Fazaro 20.00 6.2 12-1
1A 4 Opportunity Set 2.00 6.8 13-1
4 5 Mistical Curlin 30.00 6.9 13-1
5 6 Predicted 8.00 7 13-1
10 11 Vodka Mardini 3.50 7.8 15-1
9 10 Happy Bob 5.00 8.3 16-1
7 8 Magical Ways 12.00 9.4 18-1
1 1 Systemic Change 2.00 10.7 20-1
8 9 Celestial Moon 15.00 11 21-1

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.