Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 26, 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
Solo Flight 0 0-1
1A 8 Aint No Joke 0.50 1 2-1
7 7 Dangerous Driver 4.50 4.5 8-1
2 1 Mano E Mano 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Solo Flight 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Lcgolucky 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Tip of the Boot 20.00 6.4 12-1
3 2 Shakin the Belle 6.00 SCRATCH
1 3 Wajda 0.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Abadin 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Patriarchal 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Midnight Worker 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Badlands Ruler 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Steady Progress 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Have You Heard 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cada Dia Mejor 3.50 1 2-1
2 3 Broderick 1.40 2 4-1
5 6 Real Eleve 3.00 2.2 4-1
1A 2 Daw Samaa 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 4 Tino in Toga 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 8 King’s Spirit 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 5 Klimt Master 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 7 Cool Hand Rich 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Neuschwanstein 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hey Brother 1.80 1.3 2-1
1 2 Devil’s Cay 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Good Reunion 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Perfect Flight 10.00 3.6 7-1
1A 10 Giant’s Fire 2.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Whenlovetakesover 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Always Charming 30.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Masterwork 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Bronx Bomber 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Clare Quilty 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Exploration 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Egypt 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Good as He Gets 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Timing Difference 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Wrightsville 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Cyber Attack 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Badge of War 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Sounds Like Fun 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Willintoriskitall 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Trust Fund 1.60 1.1 2-1
5 5 Sorority Prank 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Dolly’s Bank 12.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Violent Swing 12.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Messi the Magician 20.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Iron Man Ira 4.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Sir Palace Prince 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Noonzio 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Prince of Truth 3.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Tomacon 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Humstinger 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Braciole 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Stop the Spread 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Clancy Fancy 3.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Majestic Tiger 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Runamor 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Revivalism 1.80 2.8 5-1
3 3 Monomoys Partner 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Fines Creek 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Romeo Void 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Daytona Moonshine 10.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Gunman Jayvo 10.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Danziger 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 I’m Solo N in Love 12.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Uncle Barrie 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.