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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Interstatelovesong 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Pulling Threads 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Some Ride 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Carolannie 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Dolly’s Jolene 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Call Me Jal 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Margarita Molly 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Bernina Express 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Mathea 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mama Rock Me 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Rock Steady Babe 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Roseberns Dream 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Credit Risk 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Battle Rifle 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Double Your Money 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Valentinian 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Dreamlike 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Bramito 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Waitlist 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Makes Sense 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Georgia Magic 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Military Road 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sequential 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Beck’s Dreamer 2.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Grand Commander 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Dr. Insel 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Thorsness 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Winegold 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Down the Line 20.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Uncle Barrie 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Melle Mel 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sassy Princess 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Kadena 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Sailaway 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Sassafrassness 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Chocolatechocolate 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Vino Samara 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Baby Sassicaia 15.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Luckforyou 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Makealittlelove 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baseball Lady 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Spicey Ticey 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sassy Sats 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Shes Sal’s Dream 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Ms. Emmaculate 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Golden Miracle 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Hip Hop Dancer 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Wayward Queen 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Early On 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Grace and Grit 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Off Script 3.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Capital Gal 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Hello Beauty 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Giant At Work 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Amy’s Light 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Second Chance 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Otherpeoplesmoney 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 All Class 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mega Mil 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Reliable Lady 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Nilo’s Rose 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Twirling Beauty 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Top Gun Girl 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Goodnightngodbless 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Hollywood Beauty 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Maggy’s Palace 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Alex M. Robb S.) – Alex M. Robb S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Doc Sullivan 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 The Wine Steward 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Bank Frenzy 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Quick to Accuse 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Locke and Key 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 General Banker 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Share the Ludt 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gypsy Dreaming 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hello Newman 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Party With Smarty 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Freedom Maker 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Grey Ace 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Sports Hero 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Lough Currane 8.00 3 6-1
11 11 Seeker’s Hope 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Daw Samaa 15.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Dio Double Gee 20.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Jamaica Redd 30.00 12 23-1
8 8 Oligarch 30.00 12 23-1

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.

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