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
3 3 Growth Equity 0.50 1 2-1
5 5 Fightforallegiance 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Stream It 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Swiss Army Knife 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Steady Force 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Military Road 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Good Skate 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Come to Papa 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Indy Rags 4.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Landauer 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Apalta 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cravings 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Belloro 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Clarividente 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Quinns Silent Roar 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Power of Women 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Cathedral Aisle 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Best Impression 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Open Soul Autism 4.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Maggie T 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 My First Love 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Miss Lao 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Royal Event 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 She’s Complicated 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kat Stormy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Saratoga Sunset 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 A. P. Slingshot 1.40 2.1 4-1
4 4 Houdini’s Bride 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Tizallmine 20.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Tristar Fury 5.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Looking At Annie 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Kef 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Neigh Baby 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Waitin’onasunnyday 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Kaz Brio 10.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 First Blessing 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Moon On Fire 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Irish Craic 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Dixie Hex 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Filly Freedom 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 I’m Buzzy 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Metfardeh 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Inefficiency 1.40 2.2 4-1
1 1 Brunch With Amy 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Delray 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Counter Move 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sounds Like Fun 10.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Gualillo 2.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Army Proud 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Into Inspiration 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Sports Hero 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Admiral Indy 20.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Nancy’s Laugh 30.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Isola d’Oro 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.