Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 22, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hot Rod Rumble 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 Face Abarrio 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Moving Pictures 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Gold in Them Hills 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Fight Fiercely 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Eastern Star 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Autumn 2.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Happy’s Smile 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Echo in Eternity 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 She’s a Natural 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Mischief Motion 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chateau 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Graywing 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Talkin Pharoah 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Horn of Plenty 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 High Heat 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Can’t Beat Me 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ms Hayley 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Two Redheads 1.20 1.4 3-1
4 4 Dance With Me Babe 10.00 2 4-1
7 7 Army of Thoughts 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Shasi 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Pauciloquent 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Proper Grammar 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Mr. Ripple 1.60 1 2-1
1A 5 Duke of Gloucester 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 1 Macallan 2.00 3.9 7-1
5 6 Shipsational 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 3 Cheeky Tico 4.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Centavo 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 2 Magical Ways 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vegas Weekend 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Vintage 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Sister Linda 3.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Trade Secret 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Gringotts 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 More Mango 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Killy Start 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Sweet as Sugar 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Clever Forever 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Horse Be With You 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Aula 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 October Bliss 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Provision 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Noble Huntsman 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Supreme Being 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Wanna Winna 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dolce Veloce 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Peony 4.00 2 4-1
10 10 Brooklyn Dantz 30.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Luna Patina 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Welcome Back Babe 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Tough Love Torres 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Troubled Luck 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Aunt Yola 8.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Adult Entertainer 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Inflammabelle 30.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Better Be Smart 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Geopolitics 2.00 SCRATCH

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.