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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 4, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Munnings Express 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Intentious 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Paula’s a Star 2.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Kadena 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Geez Eloise 5.00 5.6 10-1
1 1 Just Music 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Resilience 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sacrosanct 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Factor U and Me In 10.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Soze 12.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Porosity 1.40 1.8 3-1
1 1 Awesome Native 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Excelsior S.) – Excelsior S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Classicist 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Yo Daddy 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Stowaway 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Otello 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Interceptor 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Omaha Omaha 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Over and Ollie 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chillax 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Fort Nelson 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Waitlist 10.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Tariff Mindset 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Georgia Magic 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Founders 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Fact 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Early On 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sweetest Princess 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Lika Rolling Stone 12.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Ah Ca Ira 20.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Fast and Frisky 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Valtellina 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 She’s Grand 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Carter S. Presented By Nyra Bets) – Carter S. Presented By Nyra Bets

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rated by Merit 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Book’em Danno 1.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Be You 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Point Dume 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Acoustic Ave 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Quint’s Brew 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mitole’s Girl 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rogue Justice 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Blenheim Baby 2.50 4.2 8-1
11 11 That’s Funny 3.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Autumn’s Turn 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Gregorian Solo 30.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Hauntress 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Danneel 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Dolce Sera 30.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Amity Island 50.00 7 13-1
4 4 Current Climate 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Morlock 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Willintoriskitall 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Refuah 15.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Cocktailsnkringle 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Awesome Empire 4.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Turn and Count 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Fiddling Felix 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Leftembehind 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Adventurist 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Incentive Pay 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Bold Strength 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Pair of Socks 4.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Cool Andy 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Sansone 4.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Trust Fund 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Ambition 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Braciole 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Mary’s Lad (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Distaff S.) – Distaff S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Immersive 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Jody’s Pride 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Grammy Girl 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Hold Your Breath 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Takethemoneyhoney 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Boutwell Time 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 With the Angels 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lucille Ball 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Gazelle S.) – Gazelle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Paradise 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nycon 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Always a Runner 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Pashmina 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Victory Hall 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Two Bits 4.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Baffle 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Slow Kara 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Hot Gossip 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Wood Memorial S. Presented By Resorts World Casino) – Wood Memorial S. Presented By Resorts World Casino

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Napoleon Solo 3.50 1 2-1
13 13 Iron Honor 2.50 3.2 6-1
12 12 Buetane 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Talk to Me Jimmy 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Bravaro 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Steel 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Ocelli 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Courting 8.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Minorinconvenience 30.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Albus 12.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Right to Party 20.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Red Zone Runner 30.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Ottinho 10.00 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.

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