Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 4, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Notmysteppingstone 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Kitty of War 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Freedom Dreams 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Lookin to Rock 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Just Words 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Wave 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Timaeus 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Abadin 2.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Master of Arms 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Hatch 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Heard On Thestreet 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Isomarshall 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ouster 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kinetic Sky 3.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Winit 2.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Costa Terra 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Masmak 2.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Sheriff Bianco 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Top of the Table 0 0-1
3 3 First Class Cat 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Romantic Dancer 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Valiant Majesty 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Spiritual Lady 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Alcala 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Top of the Table 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Poseidon’s Mist 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tap It Easy 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lets Fight 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Roofer 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Powered by Coal 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Swift Magic 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Arch’s Assault 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Outsource 4.50 5.2 10-1
6 6 Runamor 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Trinity River 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Have a Cigar 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Magni 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Sunday Gilt 3.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Fines Creek 30.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Island Charlie 6.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Dominican Pirate 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 A Million Stories 10.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Asset Management 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Evaluation 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Embraceable Gal 3.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 Fabulous Fox 15.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Nolita 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Ariana Rye 4.50 7.1 13-1
8 8 Granadilla 6.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Annieworkstoomuch 20.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Valentine Gift 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Jerome S.) – Jerome S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Studlydoright 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mansetti 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Omaha Omaha 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Ican 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Cyclone State 3.50 5.4 10-1
1 1 Enduring Spirit 30.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Georgia Magic 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 McAfee 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 That’s Money 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Perfect Flight 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Collect From Ike 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Thank You Jon 2.50 5.3 10-1
4 4 Devil’s Cay 10.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Whenlovetakesover 15.00 7 13-1
7 7 King Moonracer 15.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 King Khali 10.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Arrebato 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Badlands Ruler 20.00 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.