Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 8, 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
Miss American Pie 0 0-1
1A 8 Forever to Go 1.40 1 2-1
3 2 Miss American Pie 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 3 Wild Mischief 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 4 Moonlight Ready 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 5 St. Addie 5.00 5.8 11-1
7 6 Mega Changer 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 1 Crimson Queen 12.00 7.3 14-1
1 7 Vino Samara 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Damon Runyon S.) – Damon Runyon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Soontobeking 0 0-1
2 2 Sand Devil 0.40 1 2-1
5 5 National Identity 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Fireballin 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Soontobeking 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Just Licorice 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (East View S.) – East View S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bernieandtherose 0 0-1
Naive Melody 0 0-1
2 2 Boston’s Phinest 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Naive Melody 1.20 3 6-1
4 4 Bernieandtherose 3.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Storm Changer 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Straca 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Limit Up 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kid Billy 2.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 On the Hill 3.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Heavyweight Champs 4.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Pop Coyer 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Prince of Truth 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Messi the Magician 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Golden Arm 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 One Vision 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Monomoys Partner 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Gunman Jayvo 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Renew the Blue 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Sway the Jury 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Ten Run Rule 6.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Gorzo 4.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Stimuli 3.50 5.4 10-1
1 1 Solomini’s Legacy 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Sweet Julian 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 She’s Complicated 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Paula’s a Star 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Tremendous Bee 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Spitfire Gal 30.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Delaware Devil 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Game Like Reyana 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Sheer Will 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Magnum’s Microbrst 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Formaggio 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Maxaluna 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Last Mango 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Peony 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Easy Play 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Top of the Table 5.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Ariana Rye 3.00 3 6-1
7 7 Walk With Me 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 La Banquera 1.60 4.2 8-1
3 3 Carol T 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bussia 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Poseidon’s Mist 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Reddington 0 0-1
9 9 Wico (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cascais 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Classic Legacy 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Sheriff Bianco 15.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Treaty Obligation 4.50 5.3 10-1
10 10 Ridgewood Runner 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Expected Value 12.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Gun It 15.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Reddington 12.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 General Banker 8.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Skylander 5.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vekinda 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Roofer 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Skytown 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Merica’s Back 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Solar Glare 20.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Consider It Done 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Unbroken Chain 15.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Counter Move 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Kismeholdmethrlme 20.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Dominican Thunder 30.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Montauk Memoirs 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 State Park 30.00 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.