Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 5, 2023

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
7 7 Your Mission 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Midnight Express 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Bointheback 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Reunion Tour 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Phoebe’s Frosty 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Uncle Bruce 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Tiza Brown 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Melting Snow 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Vegas Weekend 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Viradia 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Prairie Fire 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 New York Banker 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Greatest Love 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gandy Dancing 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Double Shot 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 7 Motion to Strike 4.00 4.9 9-1
7 8 Miami Chrome 12.00 4.9 9-1
1A 5 Bustin the Rules 2.50 5.2 10-1
5 6 Trigger Pull 15.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 First Deputy 6.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Acalteque 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Charlies Medal 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Basic Truth 4.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Second and Reed 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Metamorphoses 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Per Key D P 15.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Saratoga Strong 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Excalibrate 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Dromoland 5.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Hoochie Coo 15.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Danny’s a Cowboy 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Anejo 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gasoline 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bold Victory 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Royal Tryst 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Tonal Impact 1.40 4.4 8-1
6 6 Vasariano 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Midnight Worker 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 2 Simply 1.00 1 2-1
2 1 Mason Mania 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Son of an Ex 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Royal Suspect 12.00 3.8 7-1
8 9 Dr. Marbooz 12.00 5 9-1
1A 8 Ouster 1.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Ria’s Angel 4.50 5.8 11-1
3 3 Datesfreedom 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Cagney 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Secret Love 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Easy to Bless 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Piece of My Heart 2.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Corey 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Short Summer Dress 10.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Thistlefield 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Fouette 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Treat Street 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Frannie Lew 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Tonight We Love 10.00 3.4 7-1
9 9 Chiara 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Try It Again 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Bonana Fanna Foe 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Menily 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Warsalm 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Sarah’s Pride 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.