Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 31, 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
1 1 Factory Setting 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Queen Sally 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Majorsdreamcometru 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Sugartown Sweetie 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Raynham Hall 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Ms Nikki D 30.00 6 11-1
8 8 Combatant’s Song 8.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Greek Goddess 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Toboggan S.) – Toboggan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Maximus Meridius 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Light the Way 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Nation 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Over and Ollie 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Be You 3.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Victory Way 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Celtic Prince 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Come Full Circle 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Cool Hand Rich 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Nantz 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Hard to Say 3.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Lean Music Machine 2.50 5.3 10-1
6 6 Pandemic Hero 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Montauk Memoirs 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Majestic Arc 12.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Gypsy Dreaming 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Ruthless S.) – Ruthless S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shilling 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Midnite Ginny 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Ivy Girl 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Two Bits 2.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Interstatelovesong 2.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Haunting Echoes 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Courage On Tap 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Did It Dialed 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Playa Del Mar 12.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Complex Agenda 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Brave Bear 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Interceptor 3.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Refuah 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Curvino 6.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Turn and Count 4.50 8 15-1
1 1 Leftembehind 12.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Apalta 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Ladies S.) – Ladies S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Weigh the Risks 0.60 1 2-1
1 1 Bernietakescharge 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Just Katherine 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Scalable 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Ourdaydreaminggirl 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Tipple 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Low Country Magic 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Curlin’s Girl 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sacrosanct 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Prince Valiant 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Protected 10.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Moe Eighty Eight 1.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Trust Fund 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Private Desire 20.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Bermuda Blitz 10.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 My Mitole 8.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Buttah 15.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Braciole 30.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Reynolds Channel 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Land d’Oro 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Neon Bordeaux 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Makes Sense 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Whittington Park 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Georgia Magic 12.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Chillax 3.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Valentinian 6.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Waitlist 10.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Magical Ways 12.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 Toga d’Oro 15.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Run Quiet Run Fast 12.00 11.2 21-1
7 7 Ambition 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Withers S.) – Withers S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mailata 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Star Sweeper 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Fourth and One 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Ottinho 1.60 5.2 10-1
3 3 Project Ace 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Schoolyardsuperman 2.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Talk to Me Jimmy 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Grittiness 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mister Holden 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Skylander 2.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Mystic Night 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Run Happy Pappy 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Whiskey Frens 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 O P Firecracker 12.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Aleah Aleah 15.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Bar Fourteen 4.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Eric From Miami 20.00 8.7 17-1
2 2 Nobodyridesforfree 30.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 He’s Got This 5.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Stop the Spread 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.