Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 28, 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
Griffin’s Wharf 0 0-1
2 2 Atlal 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Captain Cook 2.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Nod to Tran 15.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Snare 8.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Griffin’s Wharf 8.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Hope’s Alive 15.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Steel Vengeance 12.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Henry’s Hope 30.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Grey Ace 10.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Gone Boy 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Saint Gaudens 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Noonzio 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Tomacon 15.00 3 6-1
5 5 Rock the Weekend 12.00 3.4 7-1
8 8 Hey Toby 10.00 4 7-1
6 6 Concorde Spirit 30.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Liberty Central 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Iron Man Ira 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Gravesend S.) – Gravesend S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Top Gunner 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Maximus Meridius 2.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Full Moon Madness 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Runninsonofagun 1.80 3.4 6-1
1 1 Tivy 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Twenty Four Mamba 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Toxic Gray 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Violent Swing 0 0-1
3 3 Ride Up 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 York Tavern 2.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Conniving 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Raleigh St. Clair 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Masterwork 12.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Irie Man 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Violent Swing 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Brown Don’t Stop 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Skellig Island 15.00 9 17-1
1 1 Majestic Arc 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Blue Eyed Scout 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Forever to Go 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Wild Mischief 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Twirling Lulu 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Leonora’s Secret 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Hattie Carroll 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Three Nines Fine 10.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Naive Melody 2.50 7.1 13-1
9 9 Miss American Pie 4.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Mommy’s Turn 5.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Party At the Post 30.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Trulli Magic 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Deflection Point 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Liberte de Bayeux 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vinsanity 15.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Confabulation 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Sorority Prank 15.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Ministerial 3.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Big Walt 12.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Strapped 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 J D Factor 12.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Best Bet 12.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Houlton 10.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 Melt With You 8.00 10.8 20-1
4 4 Register 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Locke and Key 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Trust Issues 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Antonio of Venice 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Magnificent Mile 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Peek 15.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Skylander 3.50 6.8 13-1
11 11 Vettriano 2.00 7 13-1
7 7 Paxsational 15.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Forrest City 12.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Stjames 50.00 10.1 19-1
9 9 Certified Loverboy 12.00 11.3 21-1
12 12 Ari’s Magic 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Alex M. Robb S.) – Alex M. Robb S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 El Grande O 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Bank Frenzy 1.80 2 4-1
5 5 Doc Sullivan 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Olympic Dreams 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sheriff Bianco 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Whittington Park 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Colloquy 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Neural Network 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 One Vision 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Monomoy Beach 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Romeo Void 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 King’s Spirit 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Cada Dia Mejor 15.00 5.4 10-1
13 13 Vamonos Vamonos 2.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Resistance Futile 30.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Bookitwithhaddad 3.50 6.2 12-1
8 8 Rocked Out 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Marvelous Richard 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Danziger 30.00 9.2 17-1
12 12 Classic Ruby 30.00 10 19-1
14 14 White Blue 30.00 SCRATCH
1A 15 Tino in Toga 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 M G Dash 12.00 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.