Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 25, 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
4 4 Who Me 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Four Eyes 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 American Grant 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Eternal Glory 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Chasin’ You 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Petrolo 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Wonker Warrior 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Man Matty 0.50 1 2-1
7 7 Lohengrin Two 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Uno 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Breaking Stones 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Chief Engineer 15.00 4 7-1
1 1 Basis Risk 30.00 7 13-1
2 2 Clash A. J. 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Gander S.) – Gander S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Maker’s Candy 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Neural Network 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 D’ont Lose Cruz 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Starquist 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Dr. Kraft 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lastchanceatglory 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hammerin Aamer 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Prince of Pharoahs 3.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Gentleman Joe 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Royal Tryst 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Lost in Rome 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 It’s Mandatory 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Grannys Connection 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Royal Currency 1.80 1.1 2-1
5 5 Fancy Feline 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Jet Set Juliet 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Forty Smooth 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Bern Rosey Bern 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Steal My Heart 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dust Devil 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lil Commissioner 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Runabout 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Mount Travers 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Midnightcharly 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Caribbean (AUS) 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Doin’ittherightway 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Air Show 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kant Hurry Love 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kitten’s Appeal 3.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Captainsdaughter 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Yo Cuz 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Baba 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 I’m Buzzy 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Lady Milagro 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Awillaway 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Chasing Cara 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stymie S.) – Stymie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Repo Rocks 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Miles D 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Bourbonic 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Far Mo Power 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Black Belt 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Tough Tickets 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Old Point 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dads Good Runner 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Threethirtythree 6.00 1.9 3-1
9 9 Downtown Connector 6.00 1.9 3-1
6 6 Bold Honor 6.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Run Smitty Run 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 My Boy Colton 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Equalizer 8.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Golden Purchase 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Grand Again 30.00 10 19-1

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.