Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 1, 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
3 3 Troubled Luck 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mambagigi 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 La Decente 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Snappin Buttons 2.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Account Receivable 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 War Terminatrix 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Heir Port 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Honorary Degree 4.00 1.3 2-1
1A 6 Striking Speed 1.60 3.4 6-1
3 3 Swift Tap 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 1 Joker Boy 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 2 Sunrise Journey 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Poppy’s Pride 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Venge 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Le Bar 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Badge of War 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Gold ‘n’ Scarlet 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Upside Potential 2.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 King of France 6.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Classic Kingdom 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Natural Harbor 2.00 1 2-1
1A 7 Uncle George 2.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Borletti (IRE) 4.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Return the Ring 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 5 Kant Beat the Rock 2.50 4.6 9-1
2 1 Blue Plate Special 4.00 5.2 10-1
3 2 Capital Conquest 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Run Devil 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Dreamawayseven 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Halo City 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Mia Bea Star 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Cupids Girl 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Suspended Campaign 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Good Penny 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sister Linda 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Systemic Change 4.00 1 2-1
6 7 Rungius 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Macallan 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Midnight Trouble 6.00 2.5 5-1
1A 5 Beyond Best 1.60 3.6 7-1
4 4 Centavo 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Reddington 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jemography 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Life Changer 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 2 Sagamore Mischief 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Lafitte’s Fleet 6.00 4.3 8-1
1A 9 Beachwalker 2.00 5.5 10-1
4 3 Thunderian 20.00 6.3 12-1
1 4 Gentleman Joe 2.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Just Call Ray 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Joking Way 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Leading Contender 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Rocco Strong 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 No Burn 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 I Am the Law 10.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Dee Jay 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Kuchar 6.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Alternate Reality 12.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Mystic Night 6.00 8 15-1

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.