Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 3, 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 Gran Judgement 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Khali’s Storm 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Bengalese 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Combatant’s Song 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Not Tapping 5.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Scoring Points 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mercilesanihilator 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lucky Larry 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Raging Sea Captain 6.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Kid Rich 3.50 2 4-1
3 3 Reside 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Never Say Uncle 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Who’s Your Zaddy 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Mitolegayne 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Judge Boushay 2.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Crowbar Artist 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Go Dharma 30.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Sfumato 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Smart Sugar 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Call Me Jal 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Asset Light 2.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Lights Out Leni 2.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Directive 5.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Jet Mist 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Yolo 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 So Vain 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Saratoga Sunset 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Flee 4.50 4.5 8-1
7 7 Icy Legs 5.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 All of My Whatif’s 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Relli’s Cruiser 50.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spirit of Esther 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Tammy’s Cruiser 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mia Nipotina 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Rose Lisa 10.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 That’sthefactjack 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Widdershins 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Cha Cha Wren 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Playa Del Mar 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Moment’s Notice 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Egyptian 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Superpower 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Antietam 4.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Seeker’s Hope 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Middle Market 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Skylander 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sagamore Mischief 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Texas Red Hot 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Bar Fourteen 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Brew Pub 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Aleah Aleah 5.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Mystic Night 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Because the Night 20.00 8 15-1

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.