Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 26, 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
1 1 Prugova 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Take Time to Dream 1.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Allegedly 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Quiescent 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Belle of the Ball 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Keep It Sexy 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Anything Pazible 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Critical Threat 1.40 1.7 3-1
3 3 Prince James 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Flamingo Hawk 2.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Datesfreedom 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Prince of Joy 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One More Brew 30.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mason Mania 8.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Majestic Frontier 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Daddy Knows 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Wild Banker 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Allaboutthemoney 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Digital 2.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Pit Boss 5.00 6.1 11-1
Digital 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Aaraj 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 What a Blast 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Newport Bridge 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Battuta d’Oro 50.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Notah 6.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Bobby the Tank 8.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 G Munning 3.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Bad to the Bones 2.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stop Giggling 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Irish Jackson 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 My Girl Jal 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Roman Goddess 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Anileate 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Twist Her 15.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Bella Principessa 6.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 She’s Awesome 2.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Mouly 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 8 Flint Ridge 6.00 1 2-1
5 3 Lobsta 10.00 2.6 5-1
4 2 Jemography 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 9 Life Changer 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 6 Business Model 3.00 5.8 11-1
1 5 American Gentleman 6.00 7 13-1
7 7 Scilly Cay 5.00 7.1 13-1
3 1 Sagamore Mischief 4.50 7.4 14-1
6 4 Royal Tryst 10.00 7.6 14-1
2B 10 Majestic Eagle 3.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 George’s Vice 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mim 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Highway Harmony 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Sandy’s Garden 3.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Easy Play 4.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Ghostbustin 3.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Try It Again 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Voleuse 4.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Freddymo Factor 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Tabeguache 4.00 1 2-1
3 2 No Burn 12.00 1.5 3-1
4 3 Guntown 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 8 Olympic Dreams 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Winit 4.50 6.3 12-1
8 9 Law Professor 2.50 6.8 13-1
6 6 Forewarned 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 4 Laughing Boy 3.00 8.3 16-1
1A 7 Quality Chic 3.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Watch Hill 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Dolly’s Bank 15.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Escape Key 12.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Fluorescent Bay 30.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Charming Jim 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Compromiser 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Runandscore 10.00 7 13-1
7 7 October Bliss 8.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Lookin’ to Win 30.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Waflr 6.00 10.1 19-1
2 2 Sin Nombre 8.00 11 21-1
11 11 Munny for Nuthin 10.00 12 23-1

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.