Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 5, 2024

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
6 6 Watch Hill 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Clever Forever 1.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Twirling Vine 4.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Hard Traveler 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Wanna Winna 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mugsy Fury 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Speights Dance 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mangia 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Dolce Veloce 1.80 2.3 4-1
2 2 Let’s Connect 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Mastery’s Secret 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Amy’s Light 8.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Jay’s Love 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 8 Solib 4.50 1 2-1
3 1 Behind the Couch 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 3 Eros’s Girl 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 5 Beautiful Karen 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 9 Carbon 12.00 3 6-1
2B 11 Diva Banker 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Liberty Flame 12.00 4.8 9-1
1A 7 Freddymo Factor 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 4 Vallarand 20.00 7.2 14-1
4 2 Dufresne 15.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Tempermental 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 M B’s Munning 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Swifty Devil 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Jester’s Song 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Hot Rod Rumble 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Hatch 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Fight Fiercely 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Grumley 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 Little Luca 4.50 6.6 12-1
4 4 Gold in Them Hills 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cool Quartet 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Goldini 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Pit Boss 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Co Conspirator 12.00 3 6-1
5 5 Datesfreedom 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Ach Du Lieber 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Grumps Little Tots 10.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 What’s My Category 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Forever Wicked 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Iridescent 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wecallemfuncoupons 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Augustine Red 3.50 4 8-1
2 2 Bonne Chance 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Remember the Name 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Mad Banker 12.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Khadullah 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Badlands Ruler 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Solo in Paris 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 I’mhavingamoment 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Security Code 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Kitten’s Appeal 8.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mongolian Panther 8.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Icy Reply 5.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Dame Cinco 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Frau Diablo 6.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Awillaway 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 98 Proud Foot 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Everlys Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Accelerina 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ghostbustin 4.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Turriga 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Eastern Star 5.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Foxy Cara 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Happy’s Smile 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Monetary Monarch 6.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 She’s a Natural 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Moonlit Weekend 10.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Krystalheir 30.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Red Jasmine 20.00 11 21-1

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.