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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 18, 2026

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 New York Scrappy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Middle Market 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rule Sixty Two 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fort Nelson 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Redacted 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 On a Summer Day 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Juliet On Approach 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Our Preferred Pal 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Delilah 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Eagle Rising 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Full Pour 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cararra 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pure Lure 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ready for Trouble 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 In Awe of Juju 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Princess Ny 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shadyside 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Echo in Eternity 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jackie the Joker 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Maggie T 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dorth’s Sol Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Best Impression 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Troubled Luck 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Problematica 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mitolegayne 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Two Ducks 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kaz Brio 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Frankie Coffeecake 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Complexington 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 B Raging On 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Slay Sadie Slay 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sonofasonofasailor 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lost in Rome 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brew Pub 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Looms Boldly 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lotsa Trouble 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Quiet Wisdom 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Glint 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Remi’s Moon 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thrill of It 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Carvellian Quest 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 First Trumpet 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Epitaph 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Last Man Standing 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tarpaulin 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Enduring Spirit 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Saratoga Sunset 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Just a Click 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 So Tru 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Berbice Honey 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Looking At Annie 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Deets Don’t Lie 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lucky Lucky Me 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Flee 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sassy Sats 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Spicey Ticey 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Clarividente 0.00 1 2-1

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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