Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 29, 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
6 6 Warrior Richard 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Moonflyer 6.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Outlaw Country 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Nieuwendyk 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Don’t Let Me Down 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Pine Alley 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Bear’s Correct 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Alternate Reality 10.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 El Gran Cuyaya 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mischief Motion 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Yogi 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Princess Sonya 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Wine Goddess 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Family Band 6.00 4 7-1
1 1 Flattering Gal 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Racing Queen 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Redstripe Princess 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cumberland Blues 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Drink the Wind 12.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Hatch 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Gongheifatchoy 8.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 One Whirlwind Ride 4.50 6.6 13-1
10 10 Ava K’s Boy 20.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Taco Bean 6.00 9 17-1
3 3 Necromancer 3.50 9.4 18-1
2 2 Mach One 10.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 John’s Protege 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sweet Mystery 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Honey Money 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Khali Magic 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Silken Dollar 3.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Bustin Bay 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Golden Rocket 4.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Sister Linda 5.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Happy Sophia 12.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Curly Girl 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Proven Hope 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Labarde 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 North Pole 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 1 Omerta Code 3.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Mad Magic 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Logan’s Runner 6.00 4.2 8-1
1A 10 Golden Purchase 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 11 Stjames 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Wealllikedhim 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Global Alert 10.00 8.3 16-1
1 2 Clash A. J. 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 12 Winter Pool 4.50 1 2-1
5 4 Chris and Dave 4.00 2.9 6-1
9 10 Lil Commissioner 15.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Warrior in Chief 3.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Umbria 12.00 6.1 12-1
10 11 My Friends Beer 8.00 6.2 12-1
4 3 South Africa 30.00 7.1 13-1
1 6 Tapizearance 20.00 8 15-1
1A 9 Musical America 20.00 8.3 16-1
6 5 Forever Wicked 12.00 8.5 16-1
2 1 Pioneer Spirit 10.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Night Ops 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whittington Park 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Revenger 10.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Agility 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Breaking Stones 12.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Joey Loose Lips 12.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Royal Suspect 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Ocean’s Reserve 15.00 4 8-1
3 3 Constant Knight 30.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Got the Gold 5.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Persistent Danger 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dangerous Edge 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Safalow’s Mission 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Predetermined 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bern Rosey Bern 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 My Beauty Princess 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 New York Supreme 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Wicked Lady 5.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Write This Down 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Sheza Rajun Cajun 6.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Crystal Orb 30.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Handle the Truth 20.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 My Delicious 15.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Simple Sugar 4.50 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.