Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 8, 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
2 2 Fusion 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Jordan’s Love 1.80 1.1 2-1
3 3 Gena B 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Smart Sugar 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 My Devine One 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Baby Sassicaia 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Tammy’s Cruiser 0.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Furry Fox 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Itwillbefun 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Signifying Nothing 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Widdershins 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Collect the Data 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Cupid’s Heart 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Sweetest Princess 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 All Class 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Always Angels 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Walk With Me 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Roger Roger 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Pop Goes the Wiz 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Fateful Lightning 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Frostelle 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Crude Intentions 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Marble Hall 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Twenty One Red 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Mach Schnell 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Gallant One 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Classic Commander 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Eye On the Ball 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Pilot Knob 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Calvary Hill 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Toxic Gray 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Garamond 1.80 1.1 2-1
3 3 Sacrosanct 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Ranger Battalion 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Awesome Native 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Soze 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 House United 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Awesome Empire 3.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Senegal 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Curvino 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Kavanaugh 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 J J’s Ranger 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Moon Gate 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 That’s Funny 3.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Danneel 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Autumn’s Turn 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Ah Ca Ira 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 She’s Complicated 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Santagata 15.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Amity Island 20.00 11 21-1
2 2 Dolce Sera 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Moonlit Weekend 20.00 11 21-1
11 11 Gregorian Solo 20.00 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.