Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 11, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Maggie Go (ARG) 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Points Is Points 1.60 1.2 2-1
2 2 Cupid’s Heart 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Malu 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Curlin’s Girl 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Proud Foot 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Problematica 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Majestic Return 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Jackie the Joker 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Defended 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Looks First 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Florida Flower 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vettriano 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Victory Way 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Toxic Gray 2.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Locke and Key 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sheriff Bianco 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 The Golden Gorilla 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mo Curls 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Red Fern 4.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Reign It In 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Drop Me a Dime 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Runaway Roscoe 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Charlie Hustle 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Golden Miracle 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Moneybags Milton 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spiritual Lady 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dream On Cara 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Play Good Pay Good 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Maggie T 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 The Shoe Lady 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Open Soul Autism 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Book of Wisdom 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ghostly Girl 15.00 9 17-1
1 1 Troubled Luck 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 House United 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hamilton’s Way 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Whiskey N Soda 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Neon Bordeaux 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Adventurist 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Who’s the King 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Blown Cover 10.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Complex Agenda 10.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Fever Night 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pantherian 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Gaming Wizard 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Wamo 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Top Player 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Time to Roll 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Lawyer Mason 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Cristobal 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Interceptor 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Reynolds Channel 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Ican 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Fully Booked 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Kavanaugh 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Turn and Count 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Amy’s Music 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Middle Market 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Fiscal Drag 20.00 9 17-1

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.