Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 2, 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
2 2 Brooklyn Dantz 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Better Be Smart 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Mitole’s Girl 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Top of the Table 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Spirit of Esther 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Mary Union Ave 6.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Luna Patina 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Apollo Rising 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Masterwork 1.60 3.4 6-1
1 1 Cheeky Tico 5.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Memphis 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Modern Era 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Stjames 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Accelerina 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Montauk Mystique 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Dreaming of Carli 20.00 3 6-1
6 6 Jay’s Love 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Debbie Darling 4.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 My Gorgeous 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Dramatic Effect 10.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Wicked Reya 30.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Maxing the Bank 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chasing Daylight 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 George’s Vice 10.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Liberty Flame 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Highway Harmony 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Reigning Chick 3.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Maggie 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Jackson’s Dixie 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Duckphat 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Gut Feeling 4.00 1 2-1
4 3 Goldini 15.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Co Conspirator 30.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 First Glimpse 1.80 2.9 5-1
3 2 Prince of Joy 30.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Durkin’s Call 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Full Moon Fever 10.00 4.9 9-1
1A 10 Pit Boss 2.00 5.7 11-1
1 4 Funkenstein 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Nobodyridesforfree 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Shipsational 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kunshan Bridge 12.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ski Country 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Factually Correct 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Got Thunder 8.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Skylander 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Radio Red 1.80 4.8 9-1
11 11 Mister J T 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Aztec 20.00 6 11-1
7 7 Dads Good Runner 50.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Hero’s Medal 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Vespucci 8.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Busher S.) – Busher S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Aoife’s Magic 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jody’s Pride 0.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Princess Mayfair 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Carmelina 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Gin Gin 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Regulatory Risk 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sicilian Princess 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stymie S.) – Stymie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kinetic Sky 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coastal Mission 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Petulante 2.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Castle Chaos 2.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Iron Works 50.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Laughing Boy 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Double Crown 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Quality Chic 12.00 4.9 9-1
Coastal Mission 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Tom Fool H.) – Tom Fool H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rotknee 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Super Chow 3.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Durante 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Manny Wah 8.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Twenty Four Mamba 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Stage Left 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Downtownchalybrown 30.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Listentoyourheart 6.00 4.1 8-1
Super Chow 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Gotham S.) – Gotham S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bergen 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 El Grande O 8.00 2.4 5-1
12 12 Slider 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Air Cav 30.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Maximus Meridius 20.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Lightline 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Deposition 50.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Khanate 30.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Eliminate 15.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Capital Idea 12.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Just a Touch 2.50 11.3 21-1
3 3 Deterministic 4.50 11.9 22-1
4 4 Facenda 50.00 13 25-1

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.