Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 8, 2024

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
1 1 Hay Evabody 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Love You More 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Ramify 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Fast Market 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 My Sherrona 2.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 More Than Grace 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Willful Desire 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jackie the Joker 1.20 2.2 4-1
2 2 Sister Linda 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Bad Connection 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Everlys Girl 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 R Funny Bizness 3.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Gringotts 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Stormin Sammy 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Papa’s Nico Boy 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bernie Goes Boom 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Run of the House 3.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Valid Connection 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Regal Alliance 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Vamonos Vamonos 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mo Damorninggrouch 0 0-1
7 7 Enfuega 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Short Shift 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Mo Damorninggrouch 12.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Dashing Della 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Foolish Challenge 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Dat Dares Right 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Alley’s Song 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Valenzan Day 0 0-1
2 2 Valenzan Day 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Montebello 1.80 2.4 4-1
5 5 Scaramanga 8.00 2.9 5-1
1A 7 Beachwalker 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Higher Quality 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Wild Banker 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Khafre 4.00 SCRATCH
7 8 Pipes and Drums 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kolomio 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Zapruder 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Liberty Central 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Bad Larry 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Rohan 15.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Supreme Being 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Rcaptivating 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Enigmatic 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Dazzy 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Street View 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Balenciaga Betty 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Focus Pocus 6.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 La Vita Sofia 4.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Bobby Jean 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Duckphat 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Garland Of Roses S.) – Garland Of Roses S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mystic Pleasure 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kant Hurry Love 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Cara’s Time 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Ain’t Broke 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Autumn Evening 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Captainsdaughter 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 St. Benedicts Prep 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Ellen Jay 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Askingforafriend 0 0-1
3 3 Vekinda 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Joker On Fire 4.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Free Dance 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Prince Valiant 3.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Sand Devil 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Pazz the Soy Sauce 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Dead Aim 15.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Askingforafriend 20.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Whiskey Frens 6.00 9 17-1

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.