Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Atarah 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sailaway 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Helen’s Revenge 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Blame the Banker 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Looks First 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Big Air 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Zuby 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Patty’s Girl 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Pinky Brier 2.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 St. Brigid’s Cross 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Caradise 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Belloro 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sabby Sunset 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dia Por Dia 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Midnight Glimmer 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Stormy Central 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Nittardi 2.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Charmeuse 12.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Alyvia Mavis 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Donegal Surges 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bourbon Day 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Bramito 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Top Gun Rocket 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Emirates Road 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Certified Loverboy 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Escape Hall 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Richies Love 15.00 2 4-1
3 3 Winston D 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Tuscan Thunder 20.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Whiskey Runner 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Sociably Johnny 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Whiskey Stones 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 True Adirondacker 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Diliello 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 True Legend 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Mo Curls 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Abacus 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Thirsted 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Never Say Uncle 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Tizlawry 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Major Bourbon 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Take a Stance 12.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Mission Critical 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mach Schnell 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Pure Mischief 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sight to See 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Best Impression 4.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Sassy Princess 2.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Another Cleeshay 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Brooklyn Dantz 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Moonlit Weekend 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Danneel 30.00 7 13-1
10 10 Stress Reliever 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 She’s Complicated 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Rodeo Star 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Charge Nurse 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Clearwater Beach 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Grace and Grit 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Dream On Cara 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 Capital Gal 3.50 7.5 14-1
6 6 Cara’s Dreamweaver 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Graceful Rose 6.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Lika Rolling Stone 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Orie 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Blame It On K J 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Nonno Joe 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Romeo Void 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Pretrial Statement 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Sammy C Note 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Strobe Light 30.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Klimt Master 50.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Powered by Coal 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Before the Wind 2.00 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.