Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 3, 2025

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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Emirates Road 0 0-1
1 1 Black Rain 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Emirates Road 1.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Peek 12.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Boss Logic 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Olympic Dreams 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Uncle Hulka 0 0-1
4 4 A Bourbon for Toby 1.60 1 2-1
2 1 Daw Samaa 20.00 1.8 3-1
6 7 Uncle Hulka 1.40 2.3 4-1
3 3 Tracking Error 3.00 2.4 4-1
5 6 Tapizar’s Temper 15.00 2.8 5-1
1 2 Chowser 8.00 4.8 9-1
1A 5 Foil 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Chipotle 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Robert’s Moon 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Brave Bear 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Run of the House 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Tapwrits Temper 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sobieski 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Millie Jean 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tempting Lady 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Political Spin 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Exotic Cat 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Gouldian 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 That’sthefactjack 4.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Looking for Ginny 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bold Endeavor 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Legal Deal 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 8 Empty Tomb 3.00 4.4 8-1
6 7 He’s Got This 5.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Cumberland Blues 12.00 6.1 11-1
1A 6 Majestic Frontier 8.00 7 13-1
1 2 Bold Victory 8.00 7.6 14-1
2 1 Two for Charging 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bold Ambition 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Six Kings 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 The Monopoly Man 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Rohan 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Mo Rhodes 3.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Blame It On Daddy 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Berning Beauty 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fake Celebrity 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Incantation 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Boys Code 2.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Az U Chase Me 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Tricolour 3.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Ragazzo Diabolico 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Noble Huntsman 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Hazardous Humor 2.50 SCRATCH
1 4 Jackie the Joker 3.00 3.1 6-1
1A 5 Trade Secret 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 6 Willful Desire 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 7 Waitwaitdonttellme 10.00 6.1 12-1
2 1 R Funny Bizness 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 8 Mon Petit Chou 6.00 7.6 14-1
3 2 Halo City 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 9 Balenciaga Betty 8.00 9 17-1

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.