Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 17, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Malu 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vino Frizzante 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Reliable Lady 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cararra 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bourbon Serengeti 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Royal Bobbie 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whistler’s Style 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dolce Sera 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Golden Eib Micrphn 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lady Emily Kathryn 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Curlin’s Magic 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Coquito 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Last Glory 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kid Billy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Timaeus 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Go Irish 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sinister Smile 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gypsy Dreaming 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Seeker’s Hope 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mo for the King 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Social Hour 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Capt Fluff N Stuff 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Orgonite 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Up for an Oscar 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Quiet Power 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Steady Force 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 C J Star 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Double Act 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Party Animal 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tap It Up 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Shore War 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Next On Stage 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blame the Banker 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bernieandtherose 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Will Not Be Swayed 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mila Candy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Somnium 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Montreal 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dangherecomesshang (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Di Natale (CHI) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ez Roll 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Senegal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mad Banker 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gamebred 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Corvus 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Smilensaycheese 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Probability 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kaz Oil Changer 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Plenty Of Grace S.) – Plenty Of Grace S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Do Gooder 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Just Music 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 And One More Time 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Oversubscribed (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Accent (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Storm Miami (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Al Jafara (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Relaxx (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Poppy’s Ticket 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Peyton 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Speightful Storm 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Twirling Lad 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Moonlight Drive 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 No Spun Intended 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kirkwood 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dinghy Bar 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Deacon Blues 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Eye On the Ball 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sweetnessthrtyfour 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Aristide Maillol 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Lord King 0.00 1 2-1

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.