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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 28, 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
5 5 Bounty Banker 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Central Spirit 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Illmatic 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Nowucme Nowudont 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Sfumato 4.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Judge Boushay 8.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Bargain Purchase 5.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Lord King 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Busher S.) – Busher S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Paradise 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Interstatelovesong 1.60 1.7 3-1
1 1 Nycon 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Current Yield 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Blazing Brat 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mambagigi 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 I’m Kidding 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Redwineandwhiskey 3.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Howling Wind 3.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Queens Over Threes 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 Sunshine Lily 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Carol T 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Rare Society 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Tom Fool S.) – Tom Fool S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Acoustic Ave 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Nine Hundred 0.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Full Moon Madness 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Breslau 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Bold Journey 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mister Holden 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Knox 4.50 4.4 8-1
10 10 J J’s Ranger 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Pot of Gold 20.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Centavo 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 Midnight Trouble 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Because the Night 30.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Prince of Joy 50.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Nobodyridesforfree 50.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Skylander 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Hours in a Day 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rock Steady Babe 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Credit Risk 20.00 1.6 3-1
12 12 Sugartown Sweetie 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Punchoutandgohome 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Daylight Dreamer 3.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Barbour County 8.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Mama Rock Me 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Atira 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Serena Fly 15.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Giddyup Dale 10.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Find Your Path 8.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Midnight Blue 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Kaz Farm Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ducky Medwick 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Calling Card 2.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Fireballin 4.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Mozambique 5.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Sir Kartrite 3.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Sanzio 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Liberty Rising 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 First Pitch 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Splitting Stones 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stymie S.) – Stymie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Phileas Fogg 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Yo Daddy 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Full Screen 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Counterspy 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Ridgewood Runner 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 V Cruizer 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dreamlike 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Donegal Surges 2.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Castle Chaos 6.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Russian Realm 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Eliminate 15.00 5.1 10-1
12 12 Big Blue Line 20.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Whittington Park 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Brigadier General 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Bramito 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Mr Skylight 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Top Gun Rocket 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Crown the Buckeye 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Balboa 6.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Iron Honor 1.20 2.1 4-1
2 2 Hammond 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Fourth and One 20.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Dirty Rich 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Right to Party 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Exhibition Only 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Creole Chrome 12.00 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.

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