Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 17, 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
3 3 Kitty of War 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Yayi Nikolle 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Perfect Finish 3.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Clare Court 4.50 5.3 10-1
6 6 Improbable Friend 3.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 I Am Ev 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Master Freud 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 G T Five Hundred 1.40 1.8 3-1
7 7 Heard On Thestreet 2.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 J J’s Joker 4.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Sin Nombre 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 First Trumpet 15.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Isomarshall 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 One Vision 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Strand Road 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Man From Malta 12.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 King Phoenix 3.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Nine N Four 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Celtic Prince 3.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Dead Aim 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hagrid’s Flame 0 0-1
1 1 Liberty Central 0.80 1 2-1
2 4 Incantation 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 2 Brick Ambush 3.50 3.7 7-1
2B 8 Petrolo 5.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Hagrid’s Flame 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 A Lister 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 3 Az U Chase Me 8.00 5.4 10-1
1A 7 Cumberland Blues 0.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gimme Gimme 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Akinmusire 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Brave Bear 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Jerry’s Out 4.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Arcadian 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Just Licorice 1.60 3.7 7-1
3 3 Tapwrits Temper 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Sobieski 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Valtellina 0 0-1
6 6 Nina Kay 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Valtellina 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Carmen’s Candy Jar 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Mischief Lady 4.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Princess Mischief 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Timia 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Howling Wind 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Idyll Gossip 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Straca 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 No Factor 3.50 1 2-1
2 1 Who’s Got the Tip 20.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Notmysteppingstone 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 10 Power Driver 4.50 1.9 3-1
6 6 Carol Said No 6.00 2.7 5-1
1A 7 Ada May 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 8 My Vanilla 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Infastuation 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 9 Selectively Sweet 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 2 Mandy’s Miss 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Dolomite 1.40 1 2-1
5 6 Malu 3.00 4.8 9-1
1A 3 Gone and Forgotten 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 10 Clover Street 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 5 Bernt Again 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 7 The Shoe Lady 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 9 Fast and Frisky 8.00 6.6 13-1
3 4 Racing Colors 12.00 6.6 13-1
1 2 Mosienko 8.00 SCRATCH
7 8 Kara Para 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Accidental Bid 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Judge Rules 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Stormy’s Dreaming 10.00 6 11-1
13 13 Sweet Tone 30.00 6 11-1
8 8 Landauer 15.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Cattani 10.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Magic Beach 10.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Albedo 10.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Lao Way 20.00 9 17-1
11 11 Dr High 50.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Me Wise Magic 30.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Big Ego 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Allofasuddenlee 8.00 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.