Aqueduct Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 18, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Poseidon’s Mist 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Foxy Cara 1.60 1.1 2-1
2 2 Fuligni 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Mysaria 15.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Dashing Della 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Last Glory 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 She’s Cool 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Santagata 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Focus Pocus 1.80 2.4 4-1
1 1 Montauk Mystique 3.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Political Spin 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 That’sthefactjack 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Equus 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Our Liberty Belle 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Pistol Liz Ablazen 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Gone and Forgotten 4.50 4 8-1
3 3 La Vita Sofia 3.50 4.5 9-1
6 6 Kiss Me Hardy 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 P Mutter Pickle 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Call Her Bluff 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Brown Suga Babe 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mommasgottagun 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Miss Lao 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Racing Colors 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 I’m Very Sweet 4.00 1 2-1
1 5 More Than Grace 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 4 Limes Don’t Lie 1.00 3.1 6-1
1A 8 Lady McSparkles 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 2 Cahira’s Song 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Candy Is Dandy 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Mila Candy 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 1 Cara’s Chianti 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 5 Patty Van Twinkle 1.20 1 2-1
3 4 Scarlet’s Dream 4.50 2.9 6-1
1 1 Concrete Faze 5.00 3 6-1
5 6 Street View 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 8 Thirteen Red Flags 15.00 4.2 8-1
2 3 Brooklyn Dantz 20.00 5 9-1
6 7 Catchphrase 6.00 SCRATCH
1A 2 How Sweet She Is 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Everyoneloveslinda 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rachel’s Rock 5.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Vincey Girl 4.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Miss Justify 2.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Morning Matcha 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Early Edition 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Crimson Queen 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Eagle Rising 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Calisa 15.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Gabby’s Legacy 15.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Full Pour 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Farm House 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Material Girl 0.80 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.