Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 29, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Undergrad 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Three Nines Fine 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Patience N Grace 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Garden of Grace 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bustling Town 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 Bootsy’s a Rascal 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Just Tipsy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Where’s Your Boom 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Baby Meanie 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Classic Commander 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pride of the Union 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dream On Cara 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maggie T 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Lao 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Book of Wisdom 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Best Impression 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Open Soul Autism 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tizallmine 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Yolo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Katerina Ristova 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kat Stormy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Endless Kiss 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rogue Justice 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 A. P. Slingshot 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Whiskey Runner 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Reign It In 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Solo Street 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tinseltown 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Winston D 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tranquil Sea 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kid Rich 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Richies Love 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Always Packen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Introubleagain 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Concorde Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Berning Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Landauer 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mad Banker 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Caddiemaster 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 First Pitch 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sanzio 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Breslau 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Twenty Four Mamba 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Forgiving Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tuskegee Airmen 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gunner Bay 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Trust Issues 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Re Markably 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ravin’s Ransom 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Prince of Joy 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 My Man Matty 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mister J T 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Emerald Forest 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dot’s Dollar 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cathedral Beach 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Scaramanga 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 D’ont Lose Cruz 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prince of Truth 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 For Some Reason 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Canyouhearmerunnin 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.