Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, March 12, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Noguchi 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Good Cop 1.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 Powered by Coal 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Down the Line 10.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Natural Hunk 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Daytona Moonshine 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 Moneybags Milton 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Celestial Body 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 It’s Carol’s Way 8.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Lucky Lucky Me 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Truda 4.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Maizey Blue 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Good Graces 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Coquito 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Yankee Doodle 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Kyle’s Mom 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Luna Moth 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Floge 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Whistler’s Style 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Garden of Grace 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Our Preferred Pal 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Patience N Grace 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Juliet On Approach 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Kaz Farm Girl 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Miss Jane Hathaway 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Sassetti 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rogue Justice 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Spirit of Esther 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Cha Cha Wren 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mia Nipotina 10.00 5 10-1
3 3 Rose Lisa 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 That’sthefactjack 6.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Cara’s Chianti 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 New York Scrappy 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Apollo Code 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Mo for the King 2.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Capt Jax Parrow 4.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Fric and Frac 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Joe West 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Pandemic Hero 30.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Camm’ Duke 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Secured Landing 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lotsa Trouble 5.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Sharp Spark 10.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Sagamore Mischief 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Laughing Boy 15.00 4 8-1
10 10 Quiet Wisdom 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Suerte 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Stolen Base 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Hours in a Day 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Last Man Standing 20.00 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.