Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 23, 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
6 6 First Trumpet 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sounds Like Fun 20.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 J D Factor 1.80 3.2 6-1
4 4 Glint 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Foxhole 3.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Remember the Chief 10.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Armor of Catclaw 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Cowboy Cache 6.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Mitole’s Diamond 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 M B’s Munning 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clubhouse 1.60 1.2 2-1
3 3 Messi the Magician 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Independent Paul 5.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Debate 3.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Persistent Danger 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jolly Miss Jill 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Meraviglioso 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Belle of the Ball 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Duckphat 4.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Will Be Famous 3.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 My Girl Jal 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 La Grotte 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Shelly 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Daddy Knows 6.00 1 2-1
5 4 Funkenstein 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 9 Blake B. 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 1 Goldini 3.50 3.7 7-1
9 8 Phoebe’s Frosty 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 2 Wild Banker 12.00 3.8 7-1
1A 10 Pit Boss 3.00 3.8 7-1
4 3 Durkin’s Call 4.00 4 7-1
7 6 Prince of Joy 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 7 Forever Wicked 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Just Step On It 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 The Big Torpedo 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 2 Brown Don’t Stop 10.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Liberty Central 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 1 King Freud 30.00 5 10-1
6 6 Saint Gaudens 1.80 5.2 10-1
4 3 That’s Money 2.50 5.8 11-1
5 5 Retail Man 20.00 6.3 12-1
1 4 Kaz Creed 30.00 7.7 15-1
1A 10 Sugar’s Last Hope 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Prince of Truth 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Quick to Accuse 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Rock the Weekend 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Caldo Candy 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Paschal Moon 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Dr. Kraft 3.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Kentucky Joker 8.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Refuah 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Please Be Nice 15.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Doc Advantage 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Biogio’s Rose S.) – Biogio’s Rose S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Venti Valentine 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bustin Bay 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Stonewall Star 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Sweetest Princess 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Security Code 3.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Bon Adieu 10.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Lady Mine 3.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Sweet Mystery 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 14 Yo Banana Boy 8.00 1 2-1
7 6 Perno 20.00 1.6 3-1
11 10 Vin Santo 10.00 2.4 4-1
8 7 Inonit 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 3 Silver Satin 2.00 4 8-1
1 1 Big Ego 6.00 6.6 13-1
10 9 Slow Down Big Andy 15.00 7 13-1
9 8 Last Drink 8.00 9.8 19-1
6 5 Schlomo 10.00 10.6 20-1
2B 15 Land d’Oro 8.00 10.7 20-1
12 11 Hagrid’s Flame 20.00 13.1 25-1
5 4 Road Soda 15.00 13.5 26-1
1A 12 Russian Realm 6.00 14.7 28-1
3 2 Tomacon 20.00 14.8 28-1
2 13 Final Denile 8.00 15 28-1

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.