Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 26, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Meg’s Foxy Grey 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hey Cookie 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Majestic Return 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Sheer Will 1.80 2.7 5-1
6 6 Princess Ny 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Karey 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Maxisure 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unlimitedpotential 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Emirates Road 1.60 1.1 2-1
4 4 Shadow Dragon 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Mr. Papagiorgio 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Three Technique 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Peek 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Frizzante 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Will Not Be Swayed 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Khali Magic 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rachel’s Rock 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Geez Eloise 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Always Angels 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Ah Ca Ira 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 That’s Funny 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Curlin’s Magic 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Floge 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Whistler’s Style 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Foxy Cara 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Brooklyn Dantz 10.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Farm House 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Troubled Luck 20.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Santagata 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Three Percent 8.00 1 2-1
15 15 Calling Card 3.00 2.4 4-1
14 14 Moment’s Notice 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Ready Set Twirl 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Middle Market 15.00 6 11-1
13 13 Shellac 2.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 McDiesel 30.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Geostoblame 12.00 9.1 17-1
3 3 Wind Dancer 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Board of Directors 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Sandborn 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Joe West 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Desperate Proposal 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Kulapat 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 You’re Lookin Good 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Solomini’s World 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Blame the Banker 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Big Air 2.50 4 8-1
3 3 Midnite Ginny 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Saucy Six 30.00 7.3 14-1
15 15 Itwillbefun 15.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Circuit Court 4.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Furry Fox 30.00 8.1 15-1
14 14 Dat Dares Right 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Artistic Success 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Spirit of Esther 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Oklahoma Smoke 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Brokealltherules 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Boston’s Phinest 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Combatant’s Song 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Heads in Beds (FR) 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Day 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Toxic Gray 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Raise the Bar 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Quick to Accuse 10.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Ignite the Light 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Donegal Surges 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Bernie’s Mitts 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Memories Of Silver S.) – Memories Of Silver S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Quiet Street 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Piper’s Gift 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fitz Right 4.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Imperatrice 6.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Full of Tact 20.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Oscar Bound 20.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Point of Reference 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ultimate Love 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Y’allreadyforthis 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hot Gossip 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Smexy (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Twenty One Red 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Ryan’s Shadow 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Alzero 6.00 2.7 5-1
15 15 Chris’s Song 3.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Major Bourbon 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Eye On the Ball 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Beau Cheval 8.00 6 11-1
14 14 Richies Love 8.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Tony Hooks 30.00 8 15-1
11 11 Pretrial Statement 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Until Last Call 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Out of the Fog 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Whiskey Runner 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Golden Joker 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Mykonos 6.00 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.