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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 12, 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 Thank You Jon 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Boss Three O Two 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Persistent Danger 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Lord Captain 3.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Gun Maestro 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Bronx Bomber 5.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Surveillance 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rotknee 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Bold Journey 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Just Beat the Odds 1.40 4.7 9-1
3 3 Ridgewood Runner 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hot Rod Rumble 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Zeebear 1.80 1.2 2-1
6 6 Whenlovetakesover 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Perfect Flight 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Big Rich 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Co Conspirator 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
She’s Complicated 0 0-1
6 6 Parade Ring (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 She’s Complicated 1.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Wake Up Lauren 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Contract Law 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 My Lady Bae 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Persuasive 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Chocolatechocolate 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Rock the Weekend 0 0-1
1 1 Caldo Candy 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Ten Cent Town 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Clancy Fancy 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Elysian Meadows 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Rock the Weekend 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Concorde Spirit 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 1 Flat On 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Devil’s Cay 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 2 Scat Tu Tap 4.00 3.5 7-1
2 4 Badge of War 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 3 Timaeus 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 8 Ragazzo Diabolico 12.00 5.4 10-1
1A 6 Always Be Smart 3.50 SCRATCH
2B 7 Mr. Papagiorgio 3.00 SCRATCH
7 9 Six Kings 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Top Flight S.) – Top Flight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Headline Numbers 0 0-1
1 1 Alpine Princess 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Headline Numbers 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Elliptic 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Miss Spitfire 30.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Fade to Grey 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Catherine Wheel 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flat Out Flying 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Quick Hammer 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Allure of Money 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 High Tide 5.00 4 8-1
8 8 Ice Road 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Brooklyn Strong 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Funny Joke 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Valenzan Day 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Quick to Accuse 0 0-1
5 5 Quick to Accuse 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Master of Arms 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 President Z 8.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Air of Defiance 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Eliminate 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Shipsational 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Go Irish 30.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Antonio of Venice 3.50 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.

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