Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 19, 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
3 3 Current Climate 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bright Kohana 15.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Problematica 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Open Soul Autism 4.50 3 6-1
2 2 My First Love 5.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Literary 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Modarosa 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Roman Grace 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Mz Big Bucks 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sporting Lady 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 So Sophia (GB) 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 All Class 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 My Magic Wand 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Artemis Sound 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Galinda 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Current Yield 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Some Ride 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Pinky Brier 3.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Hot Gossip 4.50 5.3 10-1
2 2 My Lady Jbella 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Waveless 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 I’m Buzzy 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Minnesota Munny 6.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Big Dig 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Fast and Frisky 3.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Just Music 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Always Laughing 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Soundbite 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gun Barrel City 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ambition 10.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Griffin’s Wharf 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Street Rockin 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Two’s a Crowd 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Gametime Gladiator 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Run Quiet Run Fast 2.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Superpower 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Moment’s Notice 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ohio Joe 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Goncora (GB) 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Blown Cover 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Launch Control 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Cloud Music 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Rollin in Dough 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Typhoon Fury 6.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Russi 3.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 City of Oscars 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Big Z Og 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Roar of the Crowd 12.00 6.3 12-1
14 14 Exploration 3.50 SCRATCH
16 16 New York Scrappy 2.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Shakin Loose 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dylan’s Ruby 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Nantz 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Free Dance 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Ready Set Twirl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Biogio’s Rose S.) – Biogio’s Rose S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Collect the Data 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Sweet Brown Sugar 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Midtown Lights 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Bam’s Bliss Kiss 2.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Walk With Me 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Lika Rolling Stone 15.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Sweetest Princess 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vitalize 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 El Paco 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Lucky Dragon 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Inonit 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bootsy’s a Rascal 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Central Spirit 5.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Anderman 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Foto 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Baby Meanie 20.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Chris’s Song 4.00 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.