Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 13, 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
6 6 Airborne Elite 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Kismeholdmethrlme 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Flat On 0.60 3.2 6-1
3 3 Solo Empire 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Shamateur 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Because the Night 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Royal Bobbie 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Snide 2.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Fast and Frisky 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Higher Force 2.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Big Dig 4.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Baby Sassicaia 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Arrogarsi 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Romantic Dancer 1.60 3.1 6-1
5 5 Save Us Melania 3.50 4 8-1
2 2 Bam’s Bliss Kiss 2.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Purr Factor 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Curlin’s Magic 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rumint 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Vino Samara 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Devils Arrow 1.60 2 4-1
5 5 Timia 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Last Glory 3.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Heavens Lee 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Alyvia Mavis 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Noguchi 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Come to Papa 1.00 2 4-1
6 6 Freedom Maker 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Down the Line 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Uncle Barrie 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Midnight Musume 30.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Natural Hunk 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Jamaica Redd 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Best Impression 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 She’s Cool 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Problematica 4.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Echo in Eternity 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Whistler’s Style 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Jackie the Joker 5.00 6 11-1
3 3 My First Love 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Defended 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vibrant Express 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sheriff Bianco 2.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Runandscore 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Beary Funny 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Rollin in Dough 8.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Factually Correct 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Master Freud 15.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Dolly’s Bank 30.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Braciole 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Givememythememusic 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Grand Commander 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Taparino 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Dialbolico 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Solo Dancing 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Come Full Circle 4.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Messi the Magician 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Fiscal Drag 20.00 8 15-1

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.