Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 21, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Kid Billy 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Social Hour 1.60 1.9 4-1
2 2 Oil Capital 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Go Irish 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Uncle Jim 5.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Farm Team 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mad Banker 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Berning Beauty 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Calling Card 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Kaz Oil Changer 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Corvus 5.00 4 7-1
4 4 First Pitch 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bourbon Chase 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Emirates Road 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Magical Ways 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Waitlist 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Good Lord 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Rollin in Dough 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Top of the Table 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Graceful Rose 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Redwineandwhiskey 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Carol T 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Dorth’s Sol Dancer 15.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Princess Wadadli 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ishkabibble 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Meringue 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Katerina Ristova 30.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 My Girl Aubree 2.00 3 6-1
1 1 My Daughters’ Gift 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Tree House 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Khali’s Storm 1.20 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nic’s Style 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Irish Maxima 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Sweet Brown Sugar 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Atarah 6.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Cupid’s Heart 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Limes Don’t Lie 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Light the Way 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bramito 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Bartlett 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Ignite the Light 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bourbon Day 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 General Banker 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ridgewood Runner 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Land d’Oro 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Reynolds Channel 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Brazenly 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Playing Tricks 2.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Tiger Twenty Four 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Willintoriskitall 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Run Quiet Run Fast 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 On the Mount 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Golden Symphony 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lotsa Trouble 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Shipsational 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Riyadh Moon 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Quiet Wisdom 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Barnstorming 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Screaming Uncle 12.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Thrill of It 12.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Glint 20.00 9 17-1

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.