Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 20, 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
1 1 Steady Force 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fightforallegiance 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Swiss Army Knife 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Growth Equity 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stream It 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Good Skate 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Military Road 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Landauer 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Come to Papa 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Indy Rags 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Apalta 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Power of Women 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Quinns Silent Roar 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Belloro 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cathedral Aisle 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clarividente 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cravings 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My First Love 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Maggie T 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miss Lao 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Best Impression 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Open Soul Autism 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Royal Event 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 She’s Complicated 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tizallmine 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Houdini’s Bride 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kat Stormy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 A. P. Slingshot 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Saratoga Sunset 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Looking At Annie 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kef 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tristar Fury 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Irish Craic 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kaz Brio 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dixie Hex 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Moon On Fire 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Waitin’onasunnyday 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Neigh Baby 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 First Blessing 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 I’m Buzzy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brunch With Amy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Metfardeh 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Inefficiency 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Delray 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Filly Freedom 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sounds Like Fun 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Army Proud 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Into Inspiration 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Counter Move 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Admiral Indy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sports Hero 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Isola d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gualillo 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nancy’s Laugh 0.00 1 2-1

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.