Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 6, 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
1 1 Fabulous Fox 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 City Blocks 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Hannah Good 2.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Brooklyn Dantz 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Thirteen Red Flags 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Dell Arte 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Youbetterbejoking 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Arrebato 2.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Bad Larry 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Tater and Tot 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Scotto 20.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Brennan’s War 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Flashy Alex 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Jerome S.) – Jerome S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Drum Roll Please 0 0-1
4 4 El Grande O 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Regalo 5.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Drum Roll Please 1.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Khanate 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Sweet Soddy J 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lucency 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Hero’s Medal 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Venge 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Bolt d’Plata 10.00 3 6-1
2 2 Triumphant Road 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Egypt 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Diannesretiring 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rob the Bank 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Retail Man 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Braca 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Savage Spirit 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Compute It 8.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 One Witheverything 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Captain Party 0 0-1
2 2 Captain Party 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Flying in Style 4.50 1.9 3-1
3 3 Messi the Magician 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Friday I’m in Love 2.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Scherzando 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Paschal Moon 6.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Flip’s Dream 4.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Business Model 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Joey Freshwater 6.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Jeff Fa Fa 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Beachwalker 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Set Sail 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 High Oak 1.40 3.4 6-1
1 1 Royal Tryst 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Ladies S.) – Ladies S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Saddle Up Jessie 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Evidencias (BRZ) 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 She’s Mo Bubbly 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Know It All Audrey 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Comparative 3.50 4 7-1
3 3 Rayya Valentine 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Heir Port 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Nobodyridesforfree 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Mr Phil 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 High Heat 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Striking Speed 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Joker Boy 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 9 Can’t Beat Me 20.00 5.9 11-1
1A 8 First Deputy 4.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Mi Tres Por Ciento (CHI) 4.00 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.