Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 23, 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 No Filter 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Counter Move 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mach Schnell 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sports Hero 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Stayfrostymyfriend 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Asked and Answered 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Bellamy 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lil’ Regard 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Just Add Water 3.00 3 6-1
2 2 Blossoming Erudite 2.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Snowy Evening 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Soloshot 3.50 5 9-1
4 4 Turriga 12.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Tough Street 1.60 SCRATCH
6 6 Mischief Lady 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Marketplaceofideas (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dimensionality 4.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Deference 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Pinch of Bourbon 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Mistborn 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Quadrate 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Tejanita 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Pomerance 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saratoga Party 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pippa Adds 1.60 2.4 4-1
2 2 Themis 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Prime Connection 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Hand Over Heart 4.50 5.9 11-1
6 6 Flying Hawley 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 On the Ledge 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Burning Bridges 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Funny Factor 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lawyer Mason 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Scaramanga 30.00 5 9-1
3 3 Chummers 6.00 5 10-1
7 7 Three Thirteen 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Cerro Rico 5.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Take a Stance 20.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Liberty Rising 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sequential 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Superpower 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Salming 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Smallchangegeep 4.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Magnanimous Max 2.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Good Bali 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 First Pitch 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bostontonian 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Pair of Socks 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Antonio of Venice 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Oil Capital 5.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 My Mitole 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Private Desire 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Benji Star 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Saint Margaret 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Copper Caduceus 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Aperitif 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Juliet On Approach 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Credit Risk 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Patience N Grace 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Daylight Dreamer 6.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Pismo Beach 8.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Quell 20.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 North Starlight 15.00 9.1 17-1
16 16 Lady Delilah 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 No Need to Panic 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Big Jackie 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Emergency Nine 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tiz Improbable 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Speed Walking 8.00 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.