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January 3rd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays
Since the launch of this site nine years ago our statistics have remained consistent. Race winner is in top three selections 65% of the time 15,813/24,447 and top choice first or second 46% of the time 11,254/24,447. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity, you will often find the triple and super in our picks.
Happy New Year!!
*Early Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Gulfstream…$6,400.40 on a $216 ticket…
*Middle Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Gulfstream…$1,160.50 on a $108 ticket…
*Early Pick 5/4 for us Wednesday at Aqueduct…$281.85 on a $54 ticket…$77.28 on a $27 ticket…
*Saturday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Oaklawn Picks/Plays below…
Aqueduct Selections
Race 1: Strength Variable:
#4 Island Charm 4-5 14 scratched
#6 Rose Lisa 3-1 13 1st $2.52
#7 Luciana’s Honor 9-2 12 2nd $2.92
#3 Tank Girl 10-1 11 4th
Race 2:
#1 Gunner Bay 1-1 29 2nd $2.10
#6 Leading Role 5-1 27 4th
#3 Funny Uncle 7-2 26 1st $15.50
#5 Panagiotis 4-1 25
Race 3:
#3 My World 7-5 31 1st $7.24
#1 Enforced Agenda 9-2 30 3rd
#4 Balboa 8-5 30 2nd $2.32
#5 Mailata 4-1 29 scratched
Race 4:
#1 Central Spirit 3-1 16
#5 Royal Riddle 2-1 15 1st $4.96
#7 B Thedonald 8-1 14 3rd $3.24
#3 Deacon Blues 6-1 13
Race 5:
#3 Curlin’s Magic 5-2 28 scratched
#6 Tabloid Material 3-1 28
#4 My First Love 6-1 27 3rd $2.84
#5 Jackson’s Dixie 6-1 26 2nd $4.34
Race 6:
#8 Pair of Socks 5-2 30 2nd $3.98
#5 Social Hour 7-2 29 4th
#4 Sinister Smile 9-2 28 3rd $2.98
#3 Porosity 4-1 27 1st $8.70 Spr $305.60
Race 7:
#5 Dazzling Dame 5-2 28 1st $6.24
#2 Britain 3-1 27
#6 Believable 4-1 27 3rd $2.34
#3 Shilling 2-1 26 scratched
Race 8:
#2 Brazenly 7-2 32 2nd $6.24
#6 Bermuda Blitz 3-1 31
#4 Russian Realm 8-1 29 1st $14.98
#1 Buttah 6-1 29
Race 9:
#8 Vibrant Express 5-2 29 1st $6.88
#2 Twohonestmischief 7-2 28 2nd $3.12 Ex $28.58
#5 Roofer 5-1 27 scratched
#1 Unbroken Chain 8-1 26 3rd $3.48 Tri $110.24
Aqueduct Plays
Early Pick 5:
Race 1: 4,6
Race 2: 1,6,3
Race 3: 3,1,4
Race 4: 1,5
Race 5: 3,6,4,5
$.50 Ticket: $72
Early Pick 4:
Race 2: 1,6,3,5
Race 3: 3,1,4
Race 4: 1,5
Race 5: 3,6,4,5
$.50 Ticket: $48
Pick 5 (3-7):
Race 3: 3,1,4,5
Race 4: 1,5
Race 5: 3,6,4,5
Race 6: 8,5
Race 7: 5,2,6
$.50 Ticket: $96
Pick 6:
Race 4: 1,5
Race 5: 3,6
Race 6: 8,5
Race 7: 5,2,6,3
Race 8: 2,6
Race 9: 8,2
$1.00 Ticket: $128
Late Pick 5:
Race 5: 3,6,4,5
Race 6: 8,5,4
Race 7: 5,2
Race 8: 2,6,4,1
Race 9: 8,2,5
$.50 Ticket: $144
Late Pick 4:
Race 6: 8,5,4,3
Race 7: 5,2,6,3
Race 8: 2,6
Race 9: 8,2,5,1
$.50 Ticket: $64
Oaklawn Selections
Race 1: Strength Variable:
#2 N Z Holly 4-1 15 1st $10.60
#9 Crevalla de Vil 9-5 14 4th
#8 Justice Addition 6-1 13 3rd $4.00
#6 On Ramp 9-2 12 scratched
Race 2:
#8 Hicko 5-2 27 scratched
#9 Bote 8-1 26
#3 Devils Fork 9-2 26 3rd $3.00
#2 Task 3-1 25 2nd $4.60
Race 3:
#6 Treadstone 10-1 29 3rd $2.40
#8 Meelo Time 5-1 28
#5 Misinformation 2-1 28 2nd $3.00
#2 Bricklin 9-2 27 1st $16.60
Race 4:
#6 Obliteration 7-5 31 1st $3.40
#1 Dirty Rich 1-1 30 3rd $2.10
#2 Strong Potential 5-1 28
#5 Canned Heat 10-1 27 4th
Race 5:
#11 My Fancy Pants 8-1 19
#6 Silver Prince 2-1 19 scratched
#12 Violence in Red 10-1 18
#3 Just Jo Jo 10-1 17 4th
Race 6:
#3 Stoke the Fire 10-1 28
#12 Global Quote 10-1 27
#1 Right On Right On 7-2 26
#7 Expect the Best 9-2 26 1st $10.20
Race 7:
#5 Nicholai 9-5 30 1st $3.80
#12 Zippy Mark 5-2 29 2nd $2.80
#11 Rock Solo 5-1 28 3rd $3.00 Tri $34.00
#8 Hess 10-1 27
Race 8:
#6 Super Cruise 3-1 31 1st $5.00 Dbl $14.00
#12 Timing Difference 15-1 30
#3 Render Judgement 2-1 30
#8 Dance Some Mo 4-1 29 2nd $5.40
Race 9:
#1 Thoughtthatcounts 10-1 32 3rd $3.80
#3 Echo Again 5-2 31
#10 Lucius Verus 30-1 30 scratched
#5 Concrete Glory 9-5 30
Race 10:
#5 Rancho Santa Fe 5-2 31
#3 Boca Beach Club 4-1 30 scratched
#6 Oscar’s Hope 8-1 29
#1 Universe 3-1 28
Race 11:
#11 Stiglets 7-2 31 1st $4.20
#6 Vital Mind 4-1 30 2nd $3.80 Ex $17.80
#7 J. P. Race 9-2 30 scratched
#1 Five o’ Somewhere 5-2 29
Oaklawn Plays
Early Pick 5:
Race 1: 2,9,8,6
Race 2: 8,9,3,2 *8 scratched using 9,3,2,7
Race 3: 6,8,5
Race 4: 6,1
Race 5: 11,6,12,3 *6 scratched using 11,12,3,5
$.50 Ticket: $144
Early Pick 4:
Race 2: 8,9,3,2 *8 scratched using 9,3,2,7
Race 3: 6,8,5,2
Race 4: 6,1
Race 5: 11,6,12,3 *6 scratched using 11,12,3,5
$.50 Ticket: $64
Pick 5 (3-7):
Race 3: 6,8,5,2
Race 4: 6,1
Race 5: 11,6,12,3 *6 scratched using 11,12,3,5
Race 6: 3,12,1,7
Race 7: 5,12
$.50 Ticket: $128
Pick 4 (4-7):
Race 4: 6,1
Race 5: 11,6,12,3 *6 scratched using 11,12,3,5
Race 6: 3,12,1,7
Race 7: 5,12
$.50 Ticket: $32
Pick 5 (5-9):
Race 5: 11,6,12,3 *6 scratched using 11,12,3,5
Race 6: 3,12,1,7
Race 7: 5,12
Race 8: 6,12,3
Race 9: 1,3,10,5
$.50 Ticket: $192
Pick 6:
Race 6: 3,12,1,7
Race 7: 5
Race 8: 6,12,3
Race 9: 1,3,10,5
Race 10: 5
Race 11: 11,6
$1.00 Ticket: $96
Late Pick 5:
Race 7: 5,12
Race 8: 6,12,3
Race 9: 1,3,10,5
Race 10: 5,3,6,1
Race 11: 11,6,7 *7 scratched using 11,6,1
$50 Ticket: $144
Late Pick 4:
Race 8: 6,12,3
Race 9: 1,3,10,5
Race 10: 5,3,6,1
Race 11: 11,6,7 *7 scratched using 11,6,1
$.50 Ticket: $72
“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.
January 2nd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays
Since the launch of this site nine years ago our statistics have remained consistent. Race winner is in top three selections 65% of the time 15,807/24,439 and top choice first or second 46% of the time 11,250/24,439. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity, you will often find the triple and super in our picks.
Happy New Year!!
*Early Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Gulfstream…$6,400.40 on a $216 ticket…
*Middle Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Gulfstream…$1,160.50 on a $108 ticket…
*Early Pick 5/4 for us Wednesday at Aqueduct…$281.85 on a $54 ticket…$77.28 on a $27 ticket…
*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…
Aqueduct Selections
Race 1: Strength Variable:
#3 Purple and Gold 6-5 14 1st $3.06
#1 Classic Cara 5-1 13
#5 Rogue Justice 7-5 12 2nd $2.36
#4 Lookie Here 10-1 11 4th
Race 2:
#2 Southeastern 3-1 16 1st $6.12
#3 Swiss Army Knife 2-1 16 scratched
#4 Tiger Rocket 7-2 15 4th
#5 Grumblyrumhogan 5-1 14 2nd $3.38
Race 3:
#3 Create Trouble 4-1 27 scratched
#5 Laughing Boy 3-1 26 1st $4.36
#6 He’s Got This 5-2 25 2nd $3.46 Ex $11.20
#4 Commandperformance 10-1 25 Pk 3 $20.42
Race 4:
#6 Roger Roger 5-2 17 2nd $3.08
#4 Alias 7-2 16
#1 Copious 9-5 15 4th
#5 Shadow Banking 3-1 15 1st $9.50
Race 5:
#4 My Munny Talks 5-2 15
#1 The Toy Cannon 7-2 14 1st $5.16
#8 Major Bourbon 5-1 13 2nd $3.32
#6 Mach Schnell 9-2 12 4th
Race 6:
#6 Tizmarkus 4-1 29
#5 Burninhunkoflove 7-2 28 2nd $3.28
#4 Shootersgottashoot 3-1 27 scratched
#3 Stewie 6-1 26 3rd $4.46
Race 7:
#8 Waveless 7-2 30
#9 Hue 9-2 29
#6 Lucille Ball 4-1 28 1st $14.28
#4 Romantic Dancer 3-1 27 2nd $6.26
Race 8:
#5 Twirling Lulu 6-1 27 3rd $4.42
#7 Elegant 2-1 26 1st $3.60
#9 Chocolatechocolate 5-2 26 scratched
#4 Scarlet’s Dream 5-1 25 2nd $4.08 Tri $75.64
Aqueduct Plays
Early Pick 5:
Race 1: 3,1,5
Race 2: 2,3,4 *3 scratched using 2,4,5
Race 3: 3,5,6 *3 scratched using 5,6,4
Race 4: 6,4,1
Race 5: 4,1
$.50 Ticket: $81
Early Pick 4:
Race 2: 2,3 *3 scratched using 2,4
Race 3: 3,5,6,4
Race 4: 6,4,1
Race 5: 4,1
$.50 Ticket: $24
Pick 6:
Race 3: 3,5,6 *3 scratched using 5,6,4
Race 4: 6,4,1
Race 5: 4,1
Race 6: 6,5,4 *4 scratched using 6,5,3
Race 7: 8
Race 8: 5,7
$1.00 Ticket: $108
Late Pick 5:
Race 4: 6,4,1,5
Race 5: 4,1,8
Race 6: 6,5,4 *4 scratched using 6,5,3
Race 7: 8,9,6
Race 8: 5,7
$.50 Ticket: $108
Late Pick 4:
Race 5: 4,1
Race 6: 6,5,4,3
Race 7: 8,9,6,4
Race 8: 5,7,9,4
$.50 Ticket: $64
“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.
January 1st, 2026 Free Picks & Plays
Since the launch of this site nine years ago our statistics have remained consistent. Race winner is in top three selections 65% of the time 15,801/24,431 and top choice first or second 46% of the time 11,246/24,431. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity, you will often find the triple and super in our picks.
Happy New Year!!
*Early Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Gulfstream… $6,400.40 on a $216 ticket…
*Middle Pick 5 for us last Saturday at Gulfstream… $1,160.50 on a $108 ticket…
*Early Pick 5/4 for us yesterday at Aqueduct…$281.85 on a $54 ticket…$77.28 on a $27 ticket…
*New Years Day Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…
Aqueduct Selections
Race 1: Strength Variable:
#6 Pretty Boy Miah 4-1 17 2nd $2.32
#3 Final Joke 3-1 16 3rd $2.84
#4 Wonder Mist 2-1 15 1st $4.14 Tri $27.12
#1 Laysen 5-1 15 4th Spr $55
Race 2:
#6 E Z Bourbon 3-1 28 4th
#1 Brave Buck 8-5 27 2nd $2.66
#5 Dormello 2-1 26 1st $4.62
#3 Liberty Rising 8-1 25
Race 3:
#6 Willintoriskitall 2-1 29 4th
#5 Wynstock 4-1 28 1st $4.60
#3 Refuah 7-2 28 2nd $4.36
#1 King’s Leap 3-1 27
Race 4:
#6 Always Packen 8-1 15 3rd $3.90
#3 Take a Stance 3-1 15 1st $5.28
#7 Introubleagain 5-1 14 2nd $2.82 Tri $69.40
#2 Tranquil Sea 9-2 13 4th Spr $260.20
Race 5:
#4 Another Cleeshay 3-1 26
#1 Ah Ca Ira 3-1 25
#3 Top of the Table 2-1 25 2nd $3.52
#6 Brooklyn Dantz 8-1 24 1st $28.04
Race 6:
#7 The Obliterator 2-1 16 1st $3.60
#3 Reign It In 6-1 15
#4 Sicilian Dancer 5-1 14
#1 Big Brooklyn 4-1 13 3rd $3.38
Race 7:
#7 Best Impression 3-1 26
#5 Miss Lao 5-1 25 2nd $7.70
#4 Enigmatic 7-2 24 4th
#1 Foxy Cara 9-2 23 3rd $4.50
Race 8:
#6 Interceptor 3-1 31 3rd $3.34
#5 Coffee Talk 5-1 30 4th
#1 Reynolds Channel 9-2 29 1st $7.16
#2 Gamebred 10-1 28 2nd $15.36 Spr $1,698.40
Aqueduct Plays
Early Pick 5:
Race 1: 6,3,4
Race 2: 6,1
Race 3: 6,5,3
Race 4: 6,3,7
Race 5: 4,1,3
$.50 Ticket: $81
Early Pick 4:
Race 2: 6,1,5
Race 3: 6,5,3,1
Race 4: 6,3,7
Race 5: 4,1
$.50 Ticket: $36
Pick 6:
Race 3: 6
Race 4: 6,3,7
Race 5: 4,1,3
Race 6: 7
Race 7: 7,5,4
Race 8: 6,5,1
$1.00 Ticket: $81
Late Pick 5:
Race 4: 6,3,7,2
Race 5: 4,1,3
Race 6: 7,3
Race 7: 7,5,4
Race 8: 6,5
$.50 Ticket: $72
Late Pick 4:
Race 5: 4,1,3
Race 6: 7,3,4
Race 7: 7,5,4
Race 8: 6,5,1
$.50 Ticket: $40.50
“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.