Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 20, 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
2 2 Gagliano 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 R Girl Faith 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Infringement 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Simple Sugar 3.50 4 8-1
5 5 Racing Colors 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Reigning Chick 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Bankers Daughter 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 True Empress 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Duckphat 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Game Theory 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Devilly 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Raffinity 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Poncho Song 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Rhubarb Martini 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Synonymous 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Carly Hustle 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Easy Play 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Win for Gold 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Jokemeister 3.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Jelly Nougat 3.50 2 4-1
7 7 Charger 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Catching Cupid 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Fenway 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Holey Matrimony 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Clover Street 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Northway 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Good Accelebrate 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Tumbles 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Bushwick 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Harlan’s Bond 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Bandulu Queen 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Haynesfield S.) – Haynesfield S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dr Ardito 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Wudda U Think Now 1.80 1.2 2-1
5 5 Bankit 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Sea Foam 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Full Moon Fever 12.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 No Burn 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Market Alert 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Bourbon Calling 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Chestertown 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Lobsta 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Practical Coach 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 King Kumbalay 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Please Be Nice 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Looms Boldly 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 What’s Up Bro 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Bobby the Tank 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Gold in Them Hills 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Kaz Palace 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Saratoga Banker 30.00 8 15-1
8 8 Macdonough 30.00 8 15-1

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.