Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 27, 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
4 4 Catana 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mega Mil 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 She’s Complicated 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Stand the Rain 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 She’s Fascinating 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Stone Cold Kelly 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Betta Go Go Go 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Play 2.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Aleah Aleah 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Mama’s Dream 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Camm’ Duke 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Muazarah 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Letter Perfect 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Wrightsville 3.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Elvis Himself 3.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Cyber Attack 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Tomorrow’s Wish 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Sounds Like Fun 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Follow Your Arrow 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stormy Midnight 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 La Grotte 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Alley’s Song 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Justheart 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Foolish Challenge 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Big Hazel 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 She’s Cool 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Lady Arwen 3.50 1.9 3-1
3 3 Patty Van Twinkle 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Diamond Status 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Dusk 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Magic Eight Ball 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Saucy Six 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Commerce Comet 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 He’s in Charge 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Mister J T 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Super Chief 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 High Tide 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Chuck Willis (IRE) 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Hatch 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 G Munning 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Points Is Points 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 All Class 3.00 1.3 2-1
1A 4 Save Us Melania 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 5 On Command 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 9 Lady Mine 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Sunday Girl 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 10 Mybronxbaby 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 8 Wudhooh 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 My Girl Jal 30.00 10 19-1
6 7 Adeliese’s Smile 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Bay Ridge S.) – Bay Ridge S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Sterling Silver 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Silver Skillet 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Cruise to Catalina 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Stonewall Star 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Sweet Brown Sugar 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Golden Rocket 15.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Call Her Bluff 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Khali Magic 20.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Bon Adieu 20.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Sweetest Princess 20.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Lisa’s Vision 30.00 12 23-1
3 3 Midtown Lights 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Akinmusire 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Run With Honor 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Tapizar’s Temper 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Bernie Goes Boom 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Bobby Bob 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Pazz the Soy Sauce 10.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Arcadian 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Nico’s Derby Run 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Hot Spun 20.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Premier Cru 30.00 11 21-1
7 7 Ready Set Twirl 30.00 11 21-1

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.