Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 18, 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
Sourcing Network 0 0-1
2 1 Dolce Sera 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wings Like Eagles 1.80 2.6 5-1
4 3 Western Lane 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 2 Sourcing Network 1.00 4.7 9-1
1A 6 Harley Girl 6.00 SCRATCH
1 4 Golden Sting 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hagler 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dontbelate 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Forever Wicked 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Jade’s Dream 3.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 El Mayor 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Super Wicked Charm 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Last Minute Mario 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Run Devil 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Freudian 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Infringement 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Shigeko 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Goodmorning Angel 3.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 R Girl Faith 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Sedona Rocks 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Its All Relevant 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Jack the Cat 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 It’s Mandatory 3.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Vintage Hollywood 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 O Shea Can U See 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Prince of Joy 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 American Power 1.80 SCRATCH
5 5 Kumar 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Miami Chrome 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Curlin’s Wisdom 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Perceived 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Watasha 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Up to the Mark 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Legendary Lore 30.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Patient Capital 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Cool Quartet 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Son of an Ex 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Shipsational 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Serena’s Court 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nightsaber (GB) 20.00 2 4-1
7 7 Occult 3.00 2 4-1
10 10 My Betsy 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Welcometomyworld 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Don’t Tell Amy 4.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 Lady Empire 30.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Lucky Combination 4.50 7.7 15-1
1 1 Aunt Berra 12.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Graceful 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Poncho Song 0 0-1
12 12 Poncho Song 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Backed by Gold 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Gris Tormenta 15.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Left Leaning Lucy 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Villareggia 4.50 4.2 8-1
9 9 Stormi Cat Lady 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 More Mango 12.00 6 11-1
11 11 Exfiltration 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 London Gold 12.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Bells On Her Toes 30.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Alicia’s Way 6.00 8.7 17-1
5 5 Carly Hustle 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gulfstream Way 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Three Jokers 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Blake B. 15.00 3 6-1
8 8 Southern Flag 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Money Supply 2.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Luni Sima 8.00 4 7-1
3 3 Mandatory 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Royal Tryst 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Vasariano 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Tonal Impact 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Big Venezuela 15.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Timbuktu 10.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Blu Grotto 8.00 3 6-1
12 12 Air Show 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Gut Feeling 4.50 7 13-1
1 1 Mo Rewards 6.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Nantasket Beach 15.00 9.8 19-1
5 5 Bert Bert Bert 12.00 9.9 19-1
15 15 Voliero 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Liam’s Fire 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Millean 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Cagney 50.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Fromanothamutha 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Curbstone 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady Quinn 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Super Slide 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Striking Melody 20.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Jessica’s Race 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Frankie Knows Best 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Sly Sloane 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Derwin’s Paynter 5.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Four Quartz 8.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Ukrainian Princess 10.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Bandulu Queen 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Maize Loved Laffy 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.