Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 25, 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
5 5 Gordy 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Complex Charlie 6.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Feroce 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Levi Warrior 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Tab At Zanzibar 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Sea Strike 2.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Okefenokee 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 White Smoke Rising 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 First Call Bob 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Brazenly 5.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Vassimo 1.80 2 4-1
3 3 Alan Turing 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Commuted 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Run Quiet Run Fast 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Neon Bordeaux 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bold Love 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Just Asap 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Anyway 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Pretty Boy Miah 1.40 2.8 5-1
4 4 The Obliterator 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Mo Spice 20.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Southeastern 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bala de Plata 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Woodhaven S.) – Woodhaven S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Teddy’s Rocket 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Longshoreman 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Instability (IRE) 2.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Blackmail 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Blue Forty Two 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Blinging It Back 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Growth Equity 0.60 SCRATCH
2 2 Casa Cielo 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Graywing 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Canyouhearmerunnin 10.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Brew Pub 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Prince of Truth 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Bar Fourteen 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Glint 10.00 4 8-1
9 9 Sin Nombre 6.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Because the Night 30.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Nobodyridesforfree 50.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Playing Tricks 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bramito 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Dreamlike 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Ranger Battalion 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Ridgewood Runner 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Contrary Thinking 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Power Seeker 20.00 5 9-1
2 2 Kinetic 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lonesome Road 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 John the Beer Man 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Final Verdict 6.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Burhan (GB) 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Shards 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Mentee 8.00 4 8-1
11 11 Niagara Skyline 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 What’s Up Bro 30.00 6 11-1
10 10 Fluid Situation 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 War Stride 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Treaty Obligation 30.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Spiced Up 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Sacrosanct 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Vibrant Express 1.80 SCRATCH
12 12 Masseto (GB) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Annexperience 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mo Kreesa 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Bookitwithhaddad 15.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Landauer 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Caddiemaster 2.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Salt Spartan 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Just for Luck 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Carc Brothers 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Willpowered 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Tim and Sam 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hit the Post 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Trust Fund 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Three B’s 4.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Beary Funny 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 Sheriff Bianco 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Elysian Meadows 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Sanzio 20.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Unbroken Chain 4.50 8.8 17-1
8 8 Rock the Weekend 30.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Shared Success 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bashful Baby 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Fairy Godmother 8.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Kay Road 10.00 4.3 8-1
14 14 So Vain 10.00 6.4 12-1
13 13 Come On Get Happy 2.50 6.8 13-1
7 7 Beau Hill 8.00 7 13-1
8 8 Tiz Improbable 50.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Looking At Annie 50.00 10 19-1
9 9 Magnum’s Microbrst 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Katerina Ristova 50.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Laylani Lou 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mo Complex 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Fraudster 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Essence L Vee 20.00 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.