Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 31, 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
9 9 Factually Correct 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Four Eyes 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Dr. Kraft 5.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Perfect Outcome 30.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Tunnel Vision 3.50 6 11-1
8 8 Kid Billy 4.50 6.2 12-1
4 4 Petrolo 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Maker’s Candy 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 On the Ledge 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Nicholas James 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eminency 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Ginnsu Warrior 4.50 2.6 5-1
8 8 Matty’s Marauder 3.50 5.1 10-1
10 10 Fenway 12.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Luca At the Spa 15.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Sight Unseen 20.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Slow Decision 12.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Raw Courage 20.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 He’sgottashortfuse 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rossa Veloce 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Patty H 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Violent Vixen 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Snicket 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Royal Meghan 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Union Lake 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Eloquent Speaker 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Shesalittle Edgy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Music Amore 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Diamond Collector 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Mommasgottarun 1.80 2.9 5-1
7 7 Lady Milagro 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Laughter 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Divine Wine 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Serenade Soldier 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Started With Stars 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Alarm Clock 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mister Candy Ride 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Amedeus Music 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Jet Speed 3.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Bali’s Shade 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Maxim Moment 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Braciole 6.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Hudson Overpass 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Can’t Beat Me 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Romanoatsee 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Lord Brownie 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kant Hurry Love 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Carbon 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Cinderella’s Cause 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Fancy Feline 3.50 1.3 3-1
8 8 Royal Currency 6.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Tempermental 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Captivating Cara 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Big Bean Christine 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Keen Dancer 15.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Betty’s Smile 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 5 Outlier 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bourbon Calling 12.00 1 2-1
9 10 No Burn 8.00 1.6 3-1
7 8 Curlin’s Wisdom 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 6 Winit 3.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Manor House 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 I Am the Law 4.50 5.3 10-1
8 9 Sound Off 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Gigging 15.00 SCRATCH
6 7 King of Dreams 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Queens County S.) – Queens County S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Law Professor 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Thomas Shelby 8.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Ridin With Biden 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Double Crown 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Southern District 20.00 3 6-1
8 8 Sea Foam 15.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Shooger Ray Too 15.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Forewarned 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Naval Aviator 30.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Unbridled Bomber 5.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Bourbonic 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Icy Storm 20.00 1 2-1
11 12 Rough Sea 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 9 Optic Way 5.00 2 4-1
1A 6 Perceived 15.00 2.2 4-1
2B 14 Uno 15.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Runabout 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 4 Dark Storm 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 2 Dust Devil 6.00 4 7-1
10 11 Pit Boss 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Hammerin Aamer 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 5 Musical Heart 3.00 4.9 9-1
9 10 It’s Mandatory 10.00 7.3 14-1
2 8 Bronx Bomber 15.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Caribbean (AUS) 30.00 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.