Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 26, 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
5 4 Tabeguache 4.00 1 2-1
4 3 Just Call Ray 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 5 Costa Terra 1.40 3.1 6-1
3 2 Smile Mon 4.50 3.3 6-1
1A 7 Alternate Reality 1.40 4 7-1
2 1 Magnificent Mile 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Power Seeker 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Montebello 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Forward Move 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Amundson 1.80 1.7 3-1
2 2 Brew Pub 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Pop Coyer 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Boss Three O Two 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Horse Be With You 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Executive Order 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Shoot the Nickel 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Enduring Spirit 3.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Tapwrits Temper 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 McDiesel 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Just Clarity 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Good Question 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Prove Worthy 2.50 1 2-1
7 6 Blame It On Daddy 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 5 Bold Victory 4.50 3.3 6-1
2 1 Active Duty 4.50 3.4 6-1
5 4 Portos 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Provision 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 7 Ice Time 15.00 6.1 12-1
1A 10 Big Rich 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 2 Indianquest 30.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 First Trumpet 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Going for Glory 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Khali’s Storm 10.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Eleni 8.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Margaux Treasure 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 The Splendid One 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Syl’s Pleasure 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Sabby Sunset 6.00 5 9-1
10 10 Fifi La Fume 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Moontown 4.50 8.8 17-1
7 7 Temper’s Ta’da 4.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Woodhaven S.) – Woodhaven S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dream On 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sounds Like a Plan 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Cairo Caper 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Tiz Dashing 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Septarian 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Revolutionnaire (FR) 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 End of Romance (IRE) 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 I’m Kidding 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vino Samara 15.00 6 11-1
16 16 Three Nines Fine 12.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 St. Addie 12.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Widdershins 30.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Will of a Womanne 6.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Bank On Bebe 30.00 9.7 18-1
6 6 Lucy Playa 20.00 9.8 19-1
2 2 Night Jasmine 10.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 Long Legged Queen 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Inflammabelle 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Moonlight Ready 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Just Add Water 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lackadaisical 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Work Away 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Kay Cup 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Splashy 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Top of the Table 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Embraceable Gal 4.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Chasing Daylight 12.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Lady Arwen 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Carol T 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Mitole’s Girl 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Charge Nurse 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Grace Reformed 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Follow Your Arrow 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bobby M’s Girl 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Wisdom 15.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Walk With Me 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Last Glory 30.00 5 9-1
3 3 Cara’s Dreamweaver 30.00 6.9 13-1
15 15 Higher Force 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Lucky and Gorgeous 50.00 9.8 18-1
7 7 Power and Glory 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Galley Head 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Firsttimeinforever 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Tongue Twister 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Summer Whirl 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Red Burgundy 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bertrille 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Lookin to Rock 50.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Spool 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Brigade Commander 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Omey Island 15.00 4 8-1
12 12 Toscano 8.00 5 9-1
13 13 Outtawaterbury 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Scat Tu Tap 8.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Neon Bordeaux 12.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Because the Night 50.00 8.6 16-1
15 15 Broderick 30.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 King Moonracer 30.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Your Mission 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Miztertonic 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Leftembehind 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Nostalgic One 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Mr Flowers 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Barnstorming 6.00 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.