Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 27, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Asking 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alma’s Law 8.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Marajoline 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Doppio Espresso 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Karey 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Lucky Lucky Me 4.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Acoustic Ave 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Windsor Gold 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Over and Ollie 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bold Journey 2.50 4 8-1
6 6 Signator 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 General Banker 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Honor the Numbers 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cathedral Aisle 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Purple Divine 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Liam’s Diva 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 South Boundary 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Velvet Hammer 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Imnobodysfool 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Sparkling Mama 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ministerial 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Create Trouble 6.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Skylander 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Sharp Spark 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 More Vino 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Aztec 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Suerte 10.00 5 10-1
4 4 Life and Light 30.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 First Trumpet 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vanilla 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Geopolitics 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Toasted Roll 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Elegant 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Big Air 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Perugia 12.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Howling Wind 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Saucy Six 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Brokealltherules 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Airborne Elite 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Analog Jones 6.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Sergeant Capps 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Who’s the King 3.50 2.9 6-1
5 5 Blame It On Daddy 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Golden Plate 4.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lou 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Two’s a Crowd 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Because the Night 20.00 7 13-1
1 1 Free Dance 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cara Fiore 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Saratoga Party 2.00 2 4-1
3 3 Three Sixty 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Baffle 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Full of Tact 15.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Contrary Mary 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 She’s All Clover 10.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Backstreets 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Smart Sugar 15.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Making Daisys 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Queens County S.) – Queens County S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kinetic 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bourbon Day 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Cooke Creek 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Film Star 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 Full Screen 2.00 3 6-1
2 2 Classicist 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Moe Eighty Eight 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jackson Heights 12.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Clancy Fancy 12.00 2 4-1
7 7 Looms Boldly 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Beary Funny 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Alan Turing 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Rock the Weekend 20.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Dolly’s Bank 30.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Sheriff Bianco 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 V Cruizer 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Be You 2.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Emirates Road 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Top Gun Rocket 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Certified Loverboy 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Eliminate 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Society Man 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Ignite the Light 20.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Shadow Dragon 15.00 7 13-1
14 14 Donegal Surges 5.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Magnolia Midnight 30.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Dr. Kraft 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mr. Papagiorgio 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ridgewood Runner 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Last Man Standing 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 The Boondocker 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Prince of Dance 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Whitby 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Sittin Chilly 20.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Zakat 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Dialbolico 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Nantz 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Detail Oriented 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Messi the Magician 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Taparino 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Cantyoustoptheking 30.00 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.