Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 24, 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
2 2 Matilda (GER) 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Being Betty 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Grayosh 1.20 1.7 3-1
4 4 Patty Cakes 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Macanga 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Cassiar 0.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Sailaway 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Airborne Elite 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tapizar’s Temper 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Grand Commander 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Kismeholdmethrlme 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 First Trumpet 2.00 4 7-1
1 1 Solo Empire 4.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Hey Buddy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Burninhunkoflove 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mr Skylight 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Motorcade 12.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Factually Correct 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Master of Arms 2.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Riyadh Moon 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Spirit Dragon 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Spirit of St Louis 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Smooth Breeze 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sounds Like a Plan 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Terminal Velocity 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Leon Blue 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Cable Ready 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 General Banker 30.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Iron Max 10.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Outsource 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Miztertonic 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Shadow Dragon 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Rock the Weekend 50.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sanzio 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 In the Dark 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Authentic Legend 2.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Plaza Del Sol 3.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Norris 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mr R T 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Swiss Army Knife 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Jamaica Redd 30.00 6 11-1
2 2 Languid 6.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Magnum’s Macrobrst 15.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Go Dharma 30.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 Melody Man 1.60 SCRATCH
14 14 Five Wishes 1.80 SCRATCH
12 12 Ruby’s Trouble 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Trapping Hands 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Factory Setting 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Delilah 12.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Our Preferred Pal 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Neri 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 New York Special 2.50 7.4 14-1
3 3 Vicked 6.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Big Jackie 12.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Saratoga Daisy 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cyclonite 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Soontobeking 15.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Yo Banana Boy 10.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Forgiving Spirit 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Cuando 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Flat to Da Mat 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Tunisian Spring 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Tall Paul 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Shoot the Nickel 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Longshoreman 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Blackmail 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Raynham Hall 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Just One More 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Addagirl Addie 10.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 On a Summer Day 5.00 1.9 4-1
13 13 Night Jasmine 4.50 3.1 6-1
12 12 Valiant Diva 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Sky Low Low 10.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Rocket Robin 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Roseberns Dream 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Probable Choice 30.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Two Clicks 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Relli’s Cruiser 50.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sassy Sats 15.00 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.