Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 16, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Clubhouse 0 0-1
1 1 Clubhouse 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Kool Kathmandu 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Login Required 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Fast Boat to Skye 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Venge 2.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Paxsational 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Sweet Mia 4.50 1 2-1
5 6 Chloe Rose 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 1 Mon Petit Chou 2.50 2 4-1
1 3 Chaysenbryn 1.80 3 6-1
4 4 Suspended Campaign 3.00 3.2 6-1
6 7 Game Theory 15.00 6.4 12-1
1A 5 Blue Paynt 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cees Get Degrees 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Cousin Andrew 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Holey Matrimony 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Outasite 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Hatch 5.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Upper Level 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Jet Speed 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Trigger Pull 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Musical America 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 First Deputy 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Son of Darkness 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Cavaradossi 3.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Acalteque 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Reux (GB) 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Exxtop 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Silver Skillet 1.20 1 2-1
8 8 Miss Fashionista 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 The Splendid One 10.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Miss Barb 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 La Conquistadora 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Lavon 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Mischievous Molly 8.00 7 13-1
6 6 Never Personal 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Cairo Sugar 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Voleuse 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Shinfull 2.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Photon 2.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Spooky Lady 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 She’s a Natural 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Virtual Beauty 30.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Frannie Lew 15.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Grannys Connection 12.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Bon Adieu 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Funny Joke 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Good Skate 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Printrack 2.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Lord Gatling 20.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Salute to America 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Catching Cupid 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Skylander 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Buckingham Prince 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
My Sweet Wife 0 0-1
4 4 Jane Grey 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flashndynamite 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 My Sweet Wife 5.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Sweet Surprise 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Vienna Code 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Choose Happiness 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Firenze Freedom 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Caironi 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Kara Para 2.50 1 2-1
5 4 Slow Down Summer 4.50 6.3 12-1
4 3 Pretty Miss Keens 6.00 6.7 13-1
2 1 Follow the Fed 8.00 7 13-1
11 11 Forever Amy 30.00 9.2 17-1
10 9 Joeybignose 8.00 11 21-1
1A 12 Honest Banker 10.00 11.2 21-1
1 10 Frankie Knows Best 10.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Bernt Again 15.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Maize Loved Laffy 12.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Pauciloquent 15.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Knowing You 8.00 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.