Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 4, 2025

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) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Petrolo 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Boss Three O Two 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Blame It On Daddy 2.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Ollie Can Dance 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 A Lister 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Landauer 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silo Ridge 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 Face the Facts 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Camm’ Duke 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Celtic Prince 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Ari’s Magic 5.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Enduring Spirit 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Go Irish 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 5 Tabeguache 2.50 1 2-1
5 6 Mistical Curlin 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 1 Alternate Reality 5.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Lost in Rome 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 8 Costa Terra 3.00 4.4 8-1
6 7 Centavo 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Magnolia Midnight 2.00 SCRATCH
1 2 Chelonian 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Timaeus 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Omey Island 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Tomacon 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Berning Beauty 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Mad Banker 3.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Neon Bordeaux 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trade Secret 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Coquito 2.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 April Antics 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Waitwaitdonttellme 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Everlys Girl 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Halo City 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Find Your Joy 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Montebello 0 0-1
8 9 Montebello 2.00 1 2-1
5 4 Hey Toby 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 1 Horse Be With You 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 6 Gone and Forgotten 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 2 Pop Coyer 12.00 4 8-1
4 3 Stop the Spread 30.00 5.9 11-1
7 8 Amundson 2.50 SCRATCH
1A 7 Brew Pub 3.50 SCRATCH
6 5 Provision 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Castle Chaos 0 0-1
Star of Wonder 0 0-1
Big Blue Line 0 0-1
2 2 Star of Wonder 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Nelson Avenue 8.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Power Seeker 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Big Blue Line 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Repo Rocks 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Jamie Dreams 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Castle Chaos 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shaman Princess 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Despo’s Dream 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Danneel 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Eastern Star 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Alley’s Song 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Santagata 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 My Cara Mia Mine 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Big Hazel 15.00 8 15-1

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.