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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, December 31, 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
7 7 Where’s Your Boom 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Combat Mission 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Le Cadeau 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Twenty One Red 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Tizlawry 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Leave Me 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Lord King 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pride of the Union 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Qbits 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Mission Critical 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Bootsy’s a Rascal 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Mosconi 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Classic Commander 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Life’s Too Short 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Calvary Hill 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Will Not Be Swayed 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hey Cookie 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Maxaluna 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Sassy Princess 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sheer Will 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 In Awe of Juju 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Tiz Purple 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Carolina Smokeshow 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Good Cop 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Counter Move 4.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Forgone 4.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Undergrad 5.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Sabby Sunset 5.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Army Proud 6.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Monte Avi 10.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Perfect Shephard 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Big Brown Delivers 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Dr. Merciless 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hadrian’s Wall 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Ottinho 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Double Act 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Gulfy 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Geostoblame 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Baltimore 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Grey Bull 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Print 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Mr Baldy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kerness K 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Let It Ride 3.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Re Markably 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Derek’s Law 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Typhoon Fury 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Tarpaulin 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Complex Music 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Capt Jax Parrow 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Big Z Og 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kay Cup 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Munnings Express 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 City Blocks 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Accelerating 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Hangover Heaven 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Lika Rolling Stone 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Intentious 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Mommasgottagun 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Bam’s Bliss Kiss 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Storm Changer 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Amundson 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Emerald Forest 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 For Some Reason 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Pot of Gold 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Tiberius Mercurius 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Sin Nombre 12.00 5 9-1
1 1 Prince of Truth 12.00 5 9-1
12 12 O P Firecracker 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Mister J T 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Scaramanga 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Run Happy Pappy 20.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Glint 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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