Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 12, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Piccolo Diavolo 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Game Misconduct 8.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 My Man Woody 8.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Rock Star Boy 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Heard On Thestreet 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 First Trumpet 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Commerce Comet 3.50 1 2-1
6 7 Midnight Worker 15.00 2.9 5-1
1A 5 Moving Pictures 3.00 3 6-1
3 2 Big Save 2.00 3.2 6-1
1 3 Charger 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 8 Union Lights 2.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Mach One 20.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Norgay 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Calling an Audible 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Holder Close 20.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Lucky Spin 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Midnight Concerto 2.00 3 6-1
6 6 Sendera 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Poseidon’s Mist 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Keystone Field 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bourbon Calling 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Thunderian 10.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Mystic Night 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Alternate Reality 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Gentleman Joe 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Jemography 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Digital 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 True Empress 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Harlan’s Bond 3.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Little Linzee 2.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Voleuse 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Dashing Della 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Queens Over Threes 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Yankee Agate 12.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Lavon 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chuck Willis (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ikigai 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Big Engine 3.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Cajun Casanova 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Bronx Bomber 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Air Show 3.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Bourbon’s Hope 20.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Braciole 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Swiftsure 3.00 1 2-1
2 1 Factor It In 4.00 2 4-1
3 2 Nova Rags 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 3 Spun and Won 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 6 Twenty Four Mamba 3.00 3.3 6-1
1A 4 Divine Armor 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 5 Fluid Situation 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 8 Gut Feeling 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cloud Forest 5.00 1 2-1
9 10 Apollo Rising 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 2 Seeking Unity 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Centavo 30.00 4.1 8-1
1A 6 Rungius 2.00 5.6 11-1
1 3 Masterwork 2.00 5.7 11-1
6 7 Stjames 8.00 8.1 15-1
2 1 What a Blast 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 9 Blu Grotto 12.00 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.