Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 7, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Winter Pool 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Icy Storm 3.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Supply Chain 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Goldini 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Kumar 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Scotty 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Forever Wicked 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Scaramanga 0 0-1
9 9 Bingood to Knowya 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bustino Santino 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Disarmed 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Tater and Tot 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Scaramanga 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 American Grant 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Please Be Nice 2.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Russi 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Brad’s Bet 30.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Radio Red 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Seanan 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Charger 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Jonny Quist 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Blu Grotto 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Will E Sutton 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Holey Matrimony 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Skylander 3.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Fenway 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bold Journey 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Scilly Cay 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Phantom Smoke 10.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Foolish Ghost 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Winners Laugh 12.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Victory Built 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Today’s Flavor 1.20 3.7 7-1
5 5 Brew Pub 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Colloquy 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Complete Agenda 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Fromanothamutha 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Swift Tap 3.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Russian to Win 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Afjan 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Doctor Love 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Achilles Heel 15.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Union Lights 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spelterini 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Risk Free 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Senior Prank 3.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Balentina 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Tryinmyheartout 5.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Fabulously Funny 4.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Machiavellique 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Graceful 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Bounty Killah 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
War Stopper 0 0-1
1A 6 Perceived 8.00 1 2-1
7 8 Musical Heart 3.50 2 4-1
9 10 War Stopper 2.50 3.1 6-1
11 12 Pit Boss 15.00 4.2 8-1
10 11 Hammerin Aamer 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 9 Grumps Little Tots 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 1 Night Ops 30.00 5.2 10-1
1 5 Runabout 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 7 Microscope 20.00 6.6 13-1
4 3 It’s Mandatory 15.00 8.1 15-1
5 4 Dark Storm 12.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Dust Devil 5.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Uno 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Jerome S.) – Jerome S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Arctic Arrogance 0 0-1
6 6 Arctic Arrogance 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Neural Network 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Andiamo a Firenze 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Lugan Knight 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 General Banker 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Valenzan Day 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Narciso Dali 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Circling the Drain 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Queens County S.) – Queens County S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Law Professor 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sea Foam 12.00 2 4-1
4 4 Shooger Ray Too 15.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Thomas Shelby 10.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Double Crown 10.00 4 7-1
5 5 Naval Aviator 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Bourbonic 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Plot the Dots 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Forewarned 20.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Unbridled Bomber 3.50 9.4 18-1
8 8 Eloquist 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dame Cinco 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Funny How 3.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Yo Cuz 4.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 My Glory 50.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 I’m Buzzy 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Captainsdaughter 8.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Caironi 10.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Firing Carol 20.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Chasing Cara 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Western Lane 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hot Fudge 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Desert Dalliance 15.00 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.