Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 9, 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 Fast and Frisky 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Call Her Bluff 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Poseidon’s Mist 10.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Brooklyn Dantz 15.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Calling an Audible 2.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Purpose 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Detonate 2.50 3.2 6-1
Fast and Frisky 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 American Monarch 1.40 1 2-1
4 3 Nova Rags 3.00 2 4-1
1A 5 He’smyhoneybadger 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 1 Joey Freshwater 3.00 4.9 9-1
1 4 Spun and Won 2.50 5.2 10-1
5 6 Veeson 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Blake B. 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Lord Gatling 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 What’s My Category 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Forty Two Ace 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 My Friends Beer 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Swift Tap 3.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Forever Wicked 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cees Get Degrees 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Jeff Fa Fa 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Clem Labine 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Dot’s Dollar 3.50 4.8 9-1
1A 4 President Z 3.00 4.9 9-1
4 98 Mister J T 0.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Seven Nation Army 6.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Tetsu 2.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sweet Brown Sugar 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Alley’s Song 12.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Thirteen Red Flags 4.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Soloshot 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 My Perfect Mistake 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Bustin Time 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Mysaria 30.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Sohana 4.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Andy Cant 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bolt d’Plata 8.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Xcellent Men 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Venge 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Hero’s Medal 2.50 5.3 10-1
2 2 Pricing Power 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Gold ‘n’ Scarlet 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Clare Quilty 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kunshan Bridge 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Factually Correct 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Aaraj 10.00 1.8 3-1
2 98 Radio Red 0.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Daufuskie Island 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Got Thunder 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Capone 2.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Authorize 6.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Thrill of It 6.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Giant’s Fire 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 2 Timed Out 10.00 1 2-1
2 5 Icy Reply 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Hashtag Lucky 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 4 A New Peace 3.00 5.4 10-1
3 1 Run Devil 6.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 I’m Buzzy 5.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Carroll Girl 6.00 6.6 12-1
2B 9 Jackie the Joker 8.00 7 13-1
9 11 Halo City 4.00 8.4 16-1
5 3 Freddymo Factor 50.00 10.7 20-1
1A 10 Whistler’s Style 3.00 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.