Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 14, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 O P Firecracker 2.50 1 2-1
3 2 Bold Victory 1.60 1.2 2-1
5 5 Portos 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 4 Ice Time 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 3 Brooklyn Strong 3.50 2.6 5-1
1A 7 Big Rich 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 1 Steady Progress 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ten Cent Town 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Acoustic Ave 2.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Factually Correct 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Elysian Meadows 3.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Graywing 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Heavyweight Champs 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Royal Vow 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Waitwaitdonttellme 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Raw Power 2.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 April Antics 5.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Condiment Girl 3.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Everlys Girl 4.50 6.8 13-1
5 5 Carbon 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Forward Move 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Amundson 2.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Pop Coyer 4.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Stewie 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Excellent Timing 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Scaramanga 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Persistent Danger 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Short Shift 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Shaman Princess 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Dream On Cara 6.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Mia Nipotina 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Eastern Star 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Troubled Luck 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Mo Damorninggrouch 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Montauk Mystique 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Magnificent Mile 2.50 1 2-1
3 2 Mandatory 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 President Z 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Reddington 3.50 3.4 6-1
1A 8 Magnolia Midnight 3.50 4 8-1
1 3 Unlimitedpotential 3.50 4.2 8-1
2 1 Lost in Rome 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Margin of Air 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 2 Sue Ellen Mishkin 3.50 1 2-1
5 6 La Banquera 1.00 2.6 5-1
7 8 True Empress 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 5 A Maize Zing Dotie 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 7 Peak of Chic 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 3 Nolita 5.00 6.1 12-1
3 4 Jackson’s Dixie 8.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Mosienko 3.50 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Solvency 0 0-1
6 6 Counter Move 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Attorney Wade 2.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Dear Chairman 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Solvency 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Kings and Queens 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Island Charlie 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Montauk Memoirs 20.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Omaha Pistol 6.00 8 15-1

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.