Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 6, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Prince Valiant 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Moe Eighty Eight 0.60 3.3 6-1
2 2 My Mitole 8.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Buttah 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Bermuda Blitz 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Reynolds Channel 12.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Protected 8.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Private Desire 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lucille Ball 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Just Katherine 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Stonewall Star 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Ourdaydreaminggirl 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Sultry Lass 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Her Laugh 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hard to Say 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lean Music Machine 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Gypsy Dreaming 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Ready Set Twirl 12.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Celtic Prince 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Cool Hand Rich 20.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Nantz 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Majestic Arc 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Montauk Memoirs 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Doc Sullivan 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Be You 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Nation 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Light the Way 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Victory Way 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Over and Ollie 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Maximus Meridius 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Complex Agenda 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Refuah 8.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Curvino 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Blown Cover 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Interceptor 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Turn and Count 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Brave Bear 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Apalta 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Did It Dialed 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Ladies S.) – Ladies S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Weigh the Risks 0.40 1 2-1
3 3 Scalable 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Curlin’s Girl 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Low Country Magic 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Bernietakescharge 6.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Purloin 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr. Ripple 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mister Holden 8.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Skylander 3.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 He’s Got This 6.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Mystic Night 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 O P Firecracker 15.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Whiskey Frens 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Bar Fourteen 6.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Run Happy Pappy 10.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Aleah Aleah 20.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Stop the Spread 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Eric From Miami 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Ruthless S.) – Ruthless S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shilling 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Interstatelovesong 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Two Bits 2.00 3 6-1
3 3 Our Golden Gator 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Midnite Ginny 20.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Courage On Tap 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Ivy Girl 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chillax 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Magical Ways 10.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Land d’Oro 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Valentinian 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Makes Sense 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Neon Bordeaux 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Georgia Magic 8.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Power Seeker 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Ambition 30.00 6 11-1
12 12 Run Quiet Run Fast 12.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Toga d’Oro 15.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Peek 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Waitlist 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Withers S.) – Withers S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ottinho 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Mailata 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Schoolyardsuperman 2.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Fourth and One 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Talk to Me Jimmy 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Star Sweeper 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Grittiness 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Factory Setting 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Raynham Hall 8.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 My First Dinah 15.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Queen Sally 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Rock Steady Babe 15.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Sugartown Sweetie 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Majorsdreamcometru 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Greek Goddess 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Combatant’s Song 12.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Into Hijinks 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Ms Nikki D 30.00 SCRATCH

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.