Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 5, 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
4 4 Undergrad 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Three Nines Fine 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Garden of Grace 4.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Patience N Grace 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Lady Delilah 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Bustling Town 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Tahila 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Romantic Dancer 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Will Not Be Swayed 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Paula’s a Star 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 Roman Grace 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Sarir 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Bella Cleopatra 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Soloshot 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gulfy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Swiss Army Knife 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Where’s Your Boom 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Neigh Baby 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Exhibition Only 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Just Tipsy 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Final Joke 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 First Blessing 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Best Impression 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Open Soul Autism 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Tabloid Material 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Book of Wisdom 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Enigmatic 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Maggie T 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Miss Lao 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Dream On Cara 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tenacious Child 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cathedral Aisle 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 My Girl Aubree 5.00 2 4-1
9 9 Fairy Godmother 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Game and Blue 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Grit N Glitter 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Boiling Point 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 She’s Bankable 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Flee 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Ishkabibble 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Merica’s Back 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Roofer 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Fireballin 4.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 New York Scrappy 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Unbroken Chain 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Sir Kartrite 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Don Luis 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Tiote 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grace and Grit 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Princess Wadadli 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Tower Twenty Two 4.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Lady Angelina 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Redwineandwhiskey 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Howling Wind 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Rare Society 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Sunshine Lily 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 I’m Kidding 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Farm House 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spirit Dragon 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 High Oak 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Analog Jones 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Register 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Uncle Jim 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Exploration 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Re Markably 8.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Complex Music 12.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Scat Tu Tap 15.00 10 19-1
6 6 Shoot the Nickel 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shadow Surge 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Golden Symphony 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Cool Andy 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Dormello 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Sergeant Capps 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Fiddling Felix 8.00 3.4 6-1
13 13 Carvellian Quest 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Playa Del Mar 10.00 5 9-1
10 10 Gamebred 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Twohonestmischief 12.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 House United 15.00 9 17-1
5 5 Mozambique 15.00 9 17-1
12 12 Timaeus 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Alias 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Army Proud 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Thorsness 4.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Into Inspiration 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Seeker’s Hope 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Projectability 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Sports Hero 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Inonit 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Monte Avi 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Admiral Indy 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Dr. Merciless 30.00 11 21-1

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.