Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 9, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Splashy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 First Class Cat 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Will Be Famous 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Quiet Confidence 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Follow Your Arrow 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Graceful Rose 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Steel Vengeance 0 0-1
2 2 Gimme Gimme 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Revivalism 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Sunday Gilt 2.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Mr. Bogan 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Rockible 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Steel Vengeance 4.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Bernie Goes Boom 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sandi’s Satire 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Barstool Babe 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Nikki Brainburst 4.00 4 8-1
2 2 Khali’s Storm 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Sherman’s Marlin 30.00 5 9-1
4 4 The Splendid One 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Good Mission 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Timaeus 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 The Monopoly Man 2.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Mackville 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Camm’ Duke 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Rhum Pressure 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Majestic Arc 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Prince of Truth 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Spun and Won 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Paxsational 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Disarmed 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Return the Ring 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Concorde Spirit 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 What’s Up Bro 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 J D Factor 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Scarborough Fair 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 She’s Cool 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Beira 3.00 3.1 6-1
1A 5 Stress Reliever 2.50 5.2 10-1
5 6 Santagata 4.00 6.4 12-1
7 8 To Be Loved by You 5.00 7 13-1
6 7 Dat Dares Right 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Saucy Six 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Allenhurst 0 0-1
2 2 Melancia 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Allenhurst 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Just Words 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Spitfire Gal 10.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 R Special 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Katerina Ristova 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 My Daughters’ Gift 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Global Charmer 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Reasoned Analysis 0 0-1
5 6 Just Beat the Odds 3.50 1 2-1
4 5 High Oak 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 1 He’smyhoneybadger 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 7 Reasoned Analysis 4.50 4.1 8-1
7 8 Stolen Base 4.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Twenty Four Mamba 10.00 4.4 8-1
1A 4 Murray 3.50 SCRATCH
1 2 Bouncer 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Allure of Money 0 0-1
8 8 Montebello 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jackson Heights 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Brew Pub 4.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Bossmakinbossmoves 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Allure of Money 15.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Horse Be With You 12.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Amedeus Music 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Supreme Song 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 That’s Money 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.