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Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 9, 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 Draft Riots 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Brightline Bullet 2.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Frostelle 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Onepac 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Two Ducks 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Mr R T 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gunner Bay 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Princip 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Shipsational 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Maldini 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Register 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Quiet Wisdom 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Wake Surf 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tuthilltown 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Karley B 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Garden of Grace 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Find Your Path 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Into the Unknown 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Force of Mischief 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Floy Joy 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pulling Threads 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Ubique 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Jordan’s Love 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Majorsdreamcometru 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 It’s Carol’s Way 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Axis Point 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Truda 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 High Tide 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Secured Landing 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Hours in a Day 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Catch the Smoke 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Brave Bear 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Shootersgottashoot 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 He’s Got This 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kavanaugh 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lotsa Trouble 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Prove Worthy 4.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Shared Success 6.00 5 9-1
1 1 Cicciobello 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Remi’s Moon 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Hey Toby 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Best Impression 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 She’s Cool 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Patty Cakes 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Jackie the Joker 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Miss Lao 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Open Soul Autism 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Problematica 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Brooklyn Dantz 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.

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