Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 17, 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 2 Dorothy’s Dreams 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bourbon Serengeti 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Reconcile 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Sabrina 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Sarir 1.80 3.2 6-1
1 1 Gate Song 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tiarella 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Disco Ebo 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Rachel’s Rock 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Quick Munny 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Secret Love 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Mosienko 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Youbetterbejoking 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Built to Last 12.00 2 4-1
1A 7 Face Abarrio 0.60 2.1 4-1
4 3 Flash Kiss 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 1 Gun Maestro 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 9 Happy Bob 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Scotto 50.00 5.5 10-1
7 8 Flashy Alex 30.00 5.9 11-1
1 4 Kentucky Joker 0.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Curlins Choir 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Warsaichi 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Fancy Azteca 1.20 3 6-1
2 2 Divine Cross 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Will Be Famous 4.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Harlan’s Bond 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Five to Two 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Call Her Bluff 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Collect the Data 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Brooklyn Dantz 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Landed 2.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Starsinthecity 4.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Calling an Audible 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Troubled Luck 30.00 4 8-1
6 6 Thirteen Red Flags 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 High Heat 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Striking Speed 12.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 He’sgottashortfuse 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Gandy Dancing 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Mach One 30.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Forward Motion 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Chateau 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Clem Labine 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Mr Phil 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Candy Tycoon 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Ava K’s Boy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Prophetic 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Brown Don’t Stop 10.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Inonit 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Vin Santo 2.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Malibu Margarita 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Manny Penny 30.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Dixie Pharaoh 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Dillon 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Maker’s Candy 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Drake’s Passage 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Sundaeswithsandy 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Rocco Strong 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Luni Sima 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Daddy Knows 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Hold the Salsa 30.00 5 9-1
8 8 Ghostlyprince 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Dark Vector 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Laurel Valley 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Be of Courage 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Horse Be With You 15.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Shared Success 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Street Cop Officer 20.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Noble Huntsman 15.00 3 6-1
3 3 Uncle Marty 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Supreme Being 12.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Engineer Empire 6.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Ach Du Lieber 30.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Shpilkes 3.00 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.