Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 21, 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
1 1 Shop Lifting 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Wimberly 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Shirl’s Delight 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Mutually Exclusive 1.60 3.1 6-1
4 4 Wake Up Lauren 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Floge 0 0-1
3 3 Adeleke 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pistol Liz Ablazen 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Goldcrest 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Floge 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Whistler’s Style 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Willful Desire 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 America’s Honor 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nico’s Derby Run 4.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Broderick 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Smokey Places 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Laird of Magnolia 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 King’s Spirit 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Big Rich 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ollie Can Dance 8.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Brown Don’t Stop 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Solo Empire 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Neptune Beach 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 D Day Sky 1.60 SCRATCH
1 1 Taparino 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zeebear 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Pineapple Man 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Aleah Aleah 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Perfect Flight 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Whenlovetakesover 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 I See You Lookin 5.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 King Moonracer 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dot’s Dollar 0 0-1
2 2 Abadin 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Amundson 2.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Dot’s Dollar 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Mister J T 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Tetsu 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Courageoous Oh La 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Stewie 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Victory Way 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Scoot Daddy 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Toxic Gray 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Crazy Mason 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Spun and Won 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Dangerous Ride 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Total Silence 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Grand Cash 4.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Have a Cigar 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Recurring Revenue 2.50 6.5 12-1
4 4 Tiote 3.50 7.4 14-1
5 5 Alzero 12.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Mo for the King 10.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 State Park 30.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Kismeholdmethrlme 30.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 First Pitch 30.00 10 19-1

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.