Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 5, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Van Vollenhoven 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vitalize 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Leo’s Reward 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 D C Boy’s 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Fast Amendment 4.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Baron of Sealand 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Just Licorice 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Chasing Colton 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Twohonestmischief 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Revivalism 4.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Solar Glare 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Monomoys Partner 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Uncle Barrie 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 It Takes Heart 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Sister Linda 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Condiment Girl 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 April Antics 1.40 3.2 6-1
6 6 Jolly Miss Jill 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Raw Power 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Suspended Campaign 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pretty Magical 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Wisdom 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Unwoke 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Gabby’s Legacy 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Lottie Margaret 2.00 3 6-1
5 5 Observer 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Aibell 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 10 Awesome Life 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prairie Dunes 15.00 1.2 2-1
8 9 Nilruc 20.00 1.5 3-1
1A 8 First Trumpet 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 1 Limits of Power 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 2 Wajda 2.50 3.7 7-1
10 11 Dangerous Driver 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 3 Noble One 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 4 Lcgolucky 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 6 Dream Alliance 6.00 5.8 11-1
6 5 Scottish Storm 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Commerce Comet 0 0-1
3 3 For Some Reason 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Critical Threat 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 10 Giroovin 8.00 2 4-1
1A 8 Natural Harbor 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Smile Mon 2.50 2.3 4-1
8 9 Commerce Comet 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Dot’s Dollar 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Montebello 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Sin Nombre 50.00 SCRATCH
1 1 President Z 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Headline Numbers 0 0-1
7 7 Headline Numbers 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Khali Magic 12.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Equus 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Kid’s Last Laugh 4.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Courbe 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Patricia Ann 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Goodnightngodbless 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Proud Foot 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 I’m Buzzy 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Golden Degree 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Will Be Famous 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Street Jam 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Dashing Della 4.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Find Your Joy 5.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Sun and Wind 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Karen’s Honor 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Starry Midnight 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Mysaria 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Book of Wisdom 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Dolce Sera 12.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 My Royal Vow 15.00 11 21-1

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.