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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
4 4 Doppio Espresso 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Marajoline 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Lucky Lucky Me 4.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Karey 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Alma’s Law 8.00 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
5 5 Bold Journey 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Over and Ollie 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Windsor Gold 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Signator 12.00 4.9 9-1
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
2 2 Cathedral Aisle 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Sparkling Mama 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Velvet Hammer 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Liam’s Diva 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Purple Divine 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Honor the Numbers 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 South Boundary 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Imnobodysfool 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ministerial 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sharp Spark 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Skylander 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Aztec 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Create Trouble 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 More Vino 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Suerte 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 First Trumpet 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Life and Light 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Geopolitics 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Elegant 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Vanilla 4.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Toasted Roll 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Big Air 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Brokealltherules 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Perugia 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Howling Wind 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Saucy Six 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sergeant Capps 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Who’s the King 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Golden Plate 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Analog Jones 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Airborne Elite 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Free Dance 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Lou 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Blame It On Daddy 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Two’s a Crowd 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Because the Night 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saratoga Party 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cara Fiore 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Three Sixty 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Making Daisys 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Baffle 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 She’s All Clover 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Full of Tact 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Smart Sugar 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Backstreets 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Contrary Mary 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Full Screen 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kinetic 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Bourbon Day 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Cooke Creek 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Classicist 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Film Star 12.00 6 11-1

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
4 4 Sheriff Bianco 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Alan Turing 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Looms Boldly 8.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Beary Funny 8.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Clancy Fancy 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Jackson Heights 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Rock the Weekend 20.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Dolly’s Bank 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Be You 2.00 1 2-1
14 14 Donegal Surges 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Emirates Road 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Dr. Kraft 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 V Cruizer 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Certified Loverboy 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Eliminate 12.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Society Man 12.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Shadow Dragon 15.00 7 13-1
7 7 Top Gun Rocket 15.00 7 13-1
11 11 Ignite the Light 20.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Ridgewood Runner 20.00 9.4 18-1
13 13 Magnolia Midnight 30.00 14 26-1
6 6 Mr. Papagiorgio 30.00 14 26-1

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 1.6 3-1
2 2 Prince of Dance 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Whitby 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Nantz 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Dialbolico 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Detail Oriented 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Taparino 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Zakat 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Messi the Magician 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Sittin Chilly 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Cantyoustoptheking 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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