Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Gifted 3.50 1 2-1
3 2 Tryinmyheartout 3.50 2 4-1
4 5 River Oaks 6.00 3 6-1
5 6 Balpool 2.00 5.2 10-1
1A 4 Check Engine Light 1.80 5.8 11-1
1 3 Alice Kramden 1.80 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Sweet Sensation 2.50 1 2-1
1A 7 Freudian 1.20 1.5 3-1
6 6 Synonymous 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Crystal Orb 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 2 Tekila 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 4 April Antics 1.20 4.4 8-1
2 1 America’s Pride 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Ruthless S.) – Ruthless S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Malibu Moonshine 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Girl Trouble 1.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Interpolate 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Royal Poppy 5.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Senior Prank 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Money in the Bank 5.00 1 2-1
1A 8 O’Trouble 1.20 1.6 3-1
7 7 Quickflash 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 1 Alcools 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 6 Synthesis 1.20 5.6 11-1
5 4 Jake Rocks 4.50 5.7 11-1
6 5 Famished 3.00 7.8 15-1
4 3 Caerus 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bustin the Rules 10.00 1 2-1
1A 3 Perceived 3.50 2 4-1
4 5 Sicilia Mike 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Hagler 3.50 5.6 11-1
3 4 Warrior in Chief 2.50 5.8 11-1
7 8 Dark Storm 4.50 6.6 12-1
6 7 Cool Quartet 2.00 6.7 13-1
5 6 Bingo John 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Braciole 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 John’s Protege 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Outasite 1.60 1.2 2-1
5 5 Per Diem 12.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Persistent Danger 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Volkert 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Johnselectricride 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sheriff Bianco 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Winit 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Uncle Moonlight 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Bourbonic 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Reggae Music Man 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Back Ring Luck 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Funny Joke 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Winners Laugh 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Hang Tight 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Turnsandconditions 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Fenway 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 One Whirlwind Ride 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Majority Partner 0.80 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Golden Code 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tin Pan Alley 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Daufuskie Island 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Writer’s Regret 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Agility 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Basis Risk 30.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 My Man Matty 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shinfull 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Quality Stones 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Kant Hurry Love 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Caramocha 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Khali Magic 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Vallelujah 5.00 4 8-1
7 7 Happy Sophia 3.50 7 13-1

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.