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May 9th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,345/25,262 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,657/25,262. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*7 on top winners for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…

*Late Pick 4 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us Thursday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Saturday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Churchill Downs Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 Indie Get Your Gun 3-1 18
#4 Karley B 9-5 17
#6 Close the Loop 2-1 17
#3 Into the Unknown 12-1 16

Race 2:

#5 Arizona Territory 6-5 29
#6 Vekomasan 6-1 28
#1 Print 3-1 27
#3 Woods 9-2 27

Dirt Selections

#1 Print 3-1
#2 Exhibition Only 6-1
#5 Arizona Territory 6-5
#3 Woods 9-2
#6 Vekomasan 6-1

Race 3:

#5 Shellac 8-5 29
#6 Majestic Arc 10-1 28
#2 Tapwrits Temper 6-1 27
#4 Red Miller 5-2 26

Race 4:

#6 Cosmic Candy Girl 5-2 28
#3 Dividend Recap 8-5 27
#5 Neshika 2-1 27
#8 Full Pour 12-1 26

Dirt Selections

#8 Full Pour 12-1
#10 Top of the Table 7-2
#9 Blue Note 3-1
#6 Cosmic Candy Girl 5-2
#1 On a Summer Day 12-1

Race 5:

#3 Minute by Minute 3-1 31
#2 Army Gal 5-2 30
#4 Next On Stage 6-1 29
#1 Kadena 9-2 28

Race 6:

#2 Full Moon Madness 3-1 35
#5 One Nine Hundred 7-5 34
#1 Radio Red 5-1 33
#3 Acoustic Ave 4-1 32

Race 7:

#3 Eunomia 6-5 34
#5 Inefficiency 3-1 33
#1 Cassiar 10-1 32
#6 Irish Maxima 5-1 32

Race 8:

#6 Cadenza 2-1 33
#5 Alpenglow 8-1 32
#4 Emblaze 4-1 31
#1 One More Guitar 10-1 29

Dirt Selections

#7 Just Philtored 5-1
#3 Kingsolver 6-1
#6 Cadenza 2-1
#4 Emblaze 4-1

Race 9:

#3 Growth Equity 6-5 34
#1 Trendsetter 3-1 33
#5 Talk to Me Jimmy 9-5 33
#4 Bull by the Horns 8-1 32

Race 10:

#3 Arkhipov 9-5 31
#7 Golden Channel 7-2 30
#1 Right to Vote 5-2 30
#5 Ramblin’ Wreck 6-1 29

Dirt Selections

#9 Fort Nelson 8-5
#4 Blown Cover 8-1
#7 Golden Channel 7-2
#6 My Mitole 10-1

Race 11:

#9 Ice House 3-1 16
#1 High Leverage 5-1 15
#5 Super Dave 6-1 15
#2 Music in Motion 4-1 14

Dirt Selections

#9 Ice House 3-1
#2 Music in Motion 4-1
#5 Super Dave 6-1
#7 Gitole 12-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,4,6

Race 2: 5,6,1,3 Dirt: 1,2,5,3

Race 3: 5,6,2,4

Race 4: 6,3 Dirt: 8,10

Race 5: 3,2

$.50 Ticket: $96

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 5,6,1,3 Dirt: 1,2,5,3

Race 3: 5,6,2,4

Race 4: 6,3 Dirt: 8,10

Race 5: 3,2

$.50 Ticket: $32

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 5,6,2,4

Race 4: 6,3,5 Dirt: 8,10,9

Race 5: 3,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3,5

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 6,3 Dirt: 8,10

Race 5: 3,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3,5,1,6

$.50 Ticket: $16

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 3,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3,5

Race 8: 6,5,4 Dirt: 7,3,6

Race 9: 3,1

$.50 Ticket: $24

Pick 6:

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 3

Race 8: 6 Dirt: 7

Race 9: 3,1

Race 10: 3,7,1 Dirt: 9,4,7

Race 11: 9,1,5 Dirt: 9,2,5

$1.00 Ticket: $36

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 3,5

Race 8: 6,5,4 Dirt: 7,3,6

Race 9: 3,1

Race 10: 3,7,1 Dirt: 9,4,7

Race 11: 9,1,5 Dirt: 9,2,5

$.50 Ticket: $54

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 6,5,4,1 Dirt: 7,3,6,4

Race 9: 3,1,5

Race 10: 3,7,1 Dirt: 9,4,7

Race 11: 9,1,5 Dirt: 9,2,5

$.50 Ticket: $54

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 Pop Paul 3-1 27
#6 Landing Craft 5-2 26
#2 Muir Woods 8-1 25
#3 Army Wildcatter 6-1 24

Race 2:

#9 Total Fabrication 6-1 12
#8 Frosty for Ever 4-1 11
#5 Click 8-5 10
#3 Crystal Frost 8-1 9

Race 3:

#1 Mirage 9-5 28
#4 Consolidated 6-1 27
#3 Truly Legit 8-1 26
#2 Armed N Dangerous 3-1 25

Race 4:

#4 Skyro 3-1 32
#1 Warrior Richard 5-2 31
#6 I Don’t Get It 9-5 30
#7 Bestfriend Rocket 10-1 29

Race 5:

#4 Sigfrid 9-2 18
#2 Supercharger 6-1 18
#3 Royal Causeway 8-1 17
#8 Comprehensive 3-2 16

Race 6:

#2 Stone County 4-1 14
#7 Rochester 12-1 13
#8 Gentleman Jim 5-1 12
#5 Scuffle 9-2 11

Race 7:

#3 Wrong Shoes 2-1 29
#6 Grand Luxx 7-2 28
#9 What’s the Tea 8-1 27
#7 Empath 6-1 26

Race 8:

#8 Sumood 7-2 31
#3 Love’m Or Liam 4-1 30
#9 Cinister Cix 8-1 29
#11 Sheriff Bart 6-1 28

Race 9:

#1 Admiral Dennis 7-5 33
#6 Gould’s Gold 5-2 32
#3 Timeout 8-1 31
#2 Bernin Hot 6-1 30

Race 10:

#1 Reb Five 4-1 34
#8 Outfielder 8-5 33
#2 Throckmorton 3-1 32
#6 Ketchum 20-1 32

Race 11:

#12 Rockin Robin 4-1 18
#4 Lil Tipsy 8-1 17
#7 Cognizant 10-1 16
#3 Tanya’s Momentum 15-1 16

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,6

Race 2: 9,8,5

Race 3: 1,4,3,2

Race 4: 4,1,6

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 9,8,5

Race 3: 1,4,3

Race 4: 4,1,6

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 1,4,3,2

Race 4: 4,1,6

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

Race 6: 2,7,8

Race 7: 3,6

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 4,1,6

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

Race 6: 2,7,8,5

Race 7: 3,6

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 4,2,3,8

Race 6: 2,7,8,5

Race 7: 3,6

Race 8: 8,3,9,11

Race 9: 1,6

$.50 Ticket: $128

Pick 6:

Race 6: 2,7,8,5

Race 7: 3,6

Race 8: 8,3,9,11

Race 9: 1,6

Race 10: 1,8,2

Race 11: 12,4,7,3

$.20 Ticket: $153.60

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 3,6,9,7

Race 8: 8,3

Race 9: 1,6

Race 10: 1,8,2

Race 11: 12,4,7,3

$.50 Ticket: $96

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 8,3,9,11

Race 9: 1,6

Race 10: 1,8,2,6

Race 11: 12,4,7,3

$.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.

May 8th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,340/25,254 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,654/25,254. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*7 on top winners for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…

*Late Pick 4 for us yesterday at Aqueduct…$128.65 on a $40.50 ticket…

*Late Pick 5 for us yesterday at Aqueduct…$373.85 on a $108 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us yesterday at Aqueduct…$1,997.14 on a $108 ticket…

*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#1 All Class 8-1 33 4th
#4 Munnings Express 1-1 33 1st $2.54
#5 Artemis Sounds 8-1 32
#2 Limes Don’t Lie 9-5 31 3rd $2.22

Race 2:

#4 Princess Ny 4-1 30 2nd$3.92
#5 Grace and Grit 3-1 29 1st $5.66 Ex $23.44
#1 Mezcalifornia 2-1 28
#3 Adrian 7-2 27 3rd $2.38

Race 3:

#2 Dot’s Dollar 7-2 27 2nd $4.42
#3 Nabokov 3-1 26 1st $8.24 Ex $35.54
#5 He’s Got This 9-2 25 4th
#4 Glint 6-1 25

Race 4:

#7 Cataenjo 2-1 18
#5 Only for Now 5-2 17 1st $4.66
#2 Nakoma 5-1 16 3rd $3.66
#1 Florida Patriot 12-1 16 2nd $6.76

Race 5:

#5 Nightscope 5-1 26
#6 So Vain 8-1 25
#3 Spirit of Esther 9-2 24 4th
#9 Lady Wisdom 3-1 23 1st $6.52

Race 6:

#4 A Maize Zing Dotie 5-2 27 2nd $3.72
#1 Miss Lao 6-1 26
#3 Sabby Sunset 12-1 25 4th
#9 Edistrudis 6-1 24 1st $8.54

Race 7:

#13 Fedupwiththefed 15-1 28
#1 One Last Knock 7-2 28 1st $5.52
#5 Dancingwithdestiny 8-1 27
#8 Floy Joy 8-1 27

Race 8:

#1 Miss Apples 3-1 17
#4 Pelican Pride 9-2 16
#9 Soaring Spirit 5-1 15
#8 Amazing Gracer 4-1 15

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 1,4,5,2

Race 2: 4,5,1

Race 3: 2,3

Race 4: 7,5

Race 5: 5,6,3

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 4,5,1,3

Race 3: 2,3

Race 4: 7,5

Race 5: 5,6,3,9

$.50 Ticker: $32 $72.38

Pick 6:

Race 3: 2,3

Race 4: 7,5

Race 5: 5,6,3,9

Race 6: 4

Race 7: 13,1,5,8

Race 8: 1,4 *1 scratched using 4,9

$1.00 Ticket: $128

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 7,5

Race 5: 5,6,3,9

Race 6: 4,1,3

Race 7: 13,1,5,8

Race 8: 1,4,9 *1 scratched using 4,9,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 5,6,3,9

Race 6: 4,1,3,9

Race 7: 13,1,5,8

Race 8: 1,4 *1 scratched using 4,9

$.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.

May 7th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,333/25,246 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,649/25,246. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*7 on top winners for us last Sunday at Aqueduct…

*Thursday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#1 Coquito 1-1 28 2nd $2.10
#5 Jackie the Joker 6-1 27
#4 Curlin’s Magic 8-1 27 3rd $2.80
#6 Despo’s Dream 7-5 26 1st $5.86

Race 2:

#1 Integration 4-5 34 1st $3.90
#3 Risk Tolerance (IRE) 2-1 33 2nd $2.18 Ex $7.34
#2 A Bourbon for Toby 8-1 32 3rd $2.78 Tri $15.84
#5 Big Blue Line 12-1 31

Dirt Selections

#7 Dreamlike 3-5
#6 Dr. Kraft 5-2
#5 Big Blue Line 12-1

Race 3:

#5 I Am I Said (GB) 3-1 33 4th
#6 Mutaawid 9-5 32 1st $5.36
#2 Bettrluckythangood 2-1 31
#3 Miztertonic 9-2 30 3rd $2.58

Dirt Selections

#9 Determinedly 5-2
#8 Power Seeker 8-5
#7 Sharp Spark 7-2

Race 4:

#6 Helen’s Revenge 2-1 30 1st $3.54
#7 Tough Street 9-5 29 2nd $3.88 Ex $14.82
#5 Carol T 10-1 28 3rd $4.66 Tri $121.40
#2 Khali Magic 4-1 27 4th Spr $314.20

Race 5:

#7 White Smoke Rising 6-5 19 1st $3.44
#6 If Ever 8-1 18
#4 Disparate Impact 3-1 17
#1 Onepac 6-1 17 3rd $2.68

Race 6:

#4 Mermaid 5-1 17 1st $11.02 Dbl $25.92
#7 Playing Games 7-2 16 Pk 3 $54.76
#6 Loveontheleftbank 5-2 15 3rd $2.40
#1 Tiz the Lady 6-1 15 2nd $7.18

Dirt Selections

#7 Playing Games 7-2
#9 Laylani Lou 8-1
#1 Tiz the Lady 6-1
#3 Battle Winner 12-1
#5 Just Tell Anne 9-2

Race 7:

#4 Clancy Fancy 5-1 28 4th
#2 Village Person 4-1 28 1st $10.26
#5 Thrill of It 8-1 27
#8 Lotsa Trouble 10-1 26 3rd $3.30

Race 8:

#6 Bold Statement 4-1 15
#8 Rules of the Road 7-2 14 1st $4.10
#9 Crowbar Artist 4-1 13 scratched
#4 Chips and Fish 8-1 12 3rd $4.04

Dirt Selections

#8 Rules of the Road 7-2
#4 Chips and Fish 8-1
#10 Trail Blaze 5-2
#1 Noble One 30-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 1,5,4,6

Race 2: 1,3 Dirt: 7,6

Race 3: 5,6,2 Dirt: 9,8,7

Race 4: 6,7

Race 5: 7,6,4

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 1,3 Dirt: 7,6

Race 3: 5,6,2 Dirt: 9,8,7

Race 4: 6,7

Race 5: 7,6,4

$.50 Ticket: $18

Pick 6:

Race 3: 5,6 Dirt: 9,8 6

Race 4: 6,7 6

Race 5: 7 7

Race 6: 4,7,6 Dirt: 7,9,1 4

Race 7: 4,2,5 2

Race 8: 6,8,9 Dirt: 8,4,10 *9 scratched using 6,8,4 8

$1.00 Ticket: $108 $1,997.14

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 6,7 6

Race 5: 7,6,4 7

Race 6: 4,7,6 Dirt: 7,9,1 4

Race 7: 4,2,5 2

Race 8: 6,8,9,4 Dirt: 8,4,10,1 *9 scratched using 6,8,4,2 8

$.50 Ticket: $108 $373.85

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 7,6,4 7

Race 6: 4,7,6 Dirt: 7,9,1 4

Race 7: 4,2,5 2

Race 8: 6,8,9 Dirt: 8,4,10 *9 scratched using 6,8,4 8

$.50 Ticket: $40.50 $128.65

“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.

May 3rd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,324/25,234 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,639/25,234. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Sunday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#6 Eliminate 3-1 32 1st $4.42
#5 Ranger Battalion 9-5 31 scratched
#4 Unlimitedpotential 5-2 30 3rd $2.12
#3 Castle Chaos 9-2 29 2nd $3.68 Tri $20.08

Race 2:

#6 Trust Issues 3-1 30 1st $6.04 Dbl $12.80
#3 Shoot the Nickel 5-1 29 2nd $5.42 Ex $26.82
#4 Timaeus 7-2 28
#1 Golden Symphony 2-1 28 4th

Race 3:

#2 Secured Landing 9-5 29 1st $3.90 Dbl $14.02
#4 Register 3-1 28 Pk 3 $26.98
#7 Golden Plate 6-1 27
#5 Centavo 8-1 27 4th

Race 4:

#5 Celestial Glaze 4-1 32 4th
#1 Signator 9-2 31 scratched
#6 Dreambuilder 12-1 30
#3 Kinetic 7-5 29 1st $3.30

Race 5:

#6 Lupine 5-2 17 1st $3.98
#12 Hanna’s Hideaway 15-1 16
#5 Five Dozen Roses 9-2 15 2nd $4.20
#11 Dreamy Girl 15-1 15

Race 6:

#4 Sacrosanct 3-1 34 1st $6.64 Dbl $14.88
#6 Vibrant Express 5-2 33 2nd $5.24 Ex $24.24
#1 Gunmetal 7-5 32 3rd $2.10 Tri $49.92
#5 Light Man 9-2 31 4th Spr $120.60

Race 7:

#3 Antiquarian 2-1 39 1st $6.34 Dbl $29.74
#1 Pentathlon 8-1 38 3rd Pk 3 $56.32
#2 Bishops Bay 7-5 37 2nd $2.32
#4 Quint’s Brew 4-1 36 4th

Race 8:

#1 Dynamic Pricing (IRE) 6-5 37 2nd $2.72
#6 Laurelin (IRE) 8-5 36 3rd $2.10
#5 Mo Fox Givin 6-1 35 4th
#2 City Girl (FR) 7-2 34 1st $9.02

Race 9:

#2 Getting Serious 3-1 29 2nd $2.46
#9 Protective Custody 4-1 28 1st $8.88 Ex $20.42
#4 Swiss Moon (FR) 5-2 27
#7 Soul Dance (GB) 5-1 26 2nd $3.64

Race 10:

#5 Grammy Girl 4-1 33 1st $9.48
#4 With the Angels 5-2 32 4th
#3 Kappa Kappa 7-2 31 scratched
#2 My Magic Wand 15-1 30

Race 11:

#3 Jody’s Pride 5-2 34
#5 Buttercream Babe 9-2 33 3rd $3.34
#7 Cynane 8-1 32 2nd $9.98
#2 Lost and Found 10-1 31 scratched

Race 12:

#12 Big Magic (IRE) 3-1 29 scratched
#5 Brokealltherules 4-1 29 scratched
#4 Autonome 7-2 28 2nd $3.30
#9 Maxisure 30-1 27

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 6,5,4 *5 scratched using 6,4,3

Race 2: 6,3,4

Race 3: 2,4

Race 4: 5,1,6,3 *1 scratched using 5,6,3,4

Race 5: 6,12,5

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 6,3,4,1

Race 3: 2,4

Race 4: 5,1,6,3 *1 scratched using 5,6,3,4

Race 5: 6,12,5

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 2,4,7

Race 4: 5,1,6,3 *1 scratched using 5,6,3,4

Race 5: 6,12,5,11

Race 6: 4,6,1

Race 7: 3,1,2

$.50 Ticket: $216

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 5,1,6,3 *1 scratched using 5,6,3,4

Race 5: 6,12,5

Race 6: 4,6,1

Race 7: 3,1,2

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 6,12,5,11

Race 6: 4,6,1

Race 7: 3,1,2

Race 8: 1,6

Race 9: 2,9,4

$.50 Ticket: $108

Pick 4 (6-9):

Race 6: 4,6,1

Race 7: 3,1,2

Race 8: 1,6

Race 9: 2,9,4

$.50 Ticket: $27

Pick 6:

Race 7: 3,1,2

Race 8: 1

Race 9: 2,9,4

Race 10: 5,4,3 *3 scratched using 5,4,2

Race 11: 3

Race 12: 12,5,4 *12,5 scratched using 4,9,2

$1.00 Ticket: $81

Late Pick 5:

Race 8: 1,6

Race 9: 2,9,4,7

Race 10: 5,4,3 *3 scratched using 5,4,2

Race 11: 3,5,7

Race 12: 12,5,4 *12,5 scratched using 4,9,2

$.50 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 4:

Race 9: 2,9,4,7

Race 10: 5,4,3 *3 scratched using 5,4,2

Race 11: 3,5,7

Race 12: 12,5,4 *12,5 scratched using 4,9,2

$.50 Ticket: $54

“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.

May 2nd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,311/25,209 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,627/25,209. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Saturdays Full Card Aqueduct & Churchill Downs Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#7 Frizzante 9-5 30 scratched
#5 Indy Rags 4-1 29 2nd $2.44
#1 Military Road 3-1 28 1st $5.94 Ex $17.42
#4 Hermoso Hombre 6-1 27

Race 2:

#7 Schlomo 8-5 28 3rd $2.54
#3 Princip 8-1 27 2nd $4.72
#6 Grand Commander 6-1 26 scratched
#1 Gunner Bay 9-5 26 1st $4.68 Tri $56.92

Race 3:

#8 Bellamy 5-2 15
#6 Gualillo 3-1 15 4th
#3 Lough Currane 8-1 14 3rd $4.98
#5 Reign It In 8-1 13

Race 4:

#5 Deterministic 6-5 36 1st $3.38
#2 Battle of Normandy 6-1 35 2nd $4.20 Ex $14.22
#4 Uncatalyzed (GB) 5-1 33
#3 Montador 9-2 33 4th

Race 5:

#3 Free Refills 6-1 16
#2 Probe 12-1 15 scratched
#8 Savvylicious 7-2 15
#5 Royal Ascendshin 8-1 14 2nd $9.22

Race 6:

#5 Sea Vista 7-5 31 1st $4.88
#7 Favorite Day 2-1 30 3rd $3.00
#1 Morlock 5-1 28
#2 Toga d’Oro 8-1 27

Race 7:

#9 Chardonnay Derby 9-5 12 1st $4.46 Dbl $10.46
#3 Bengalese 6-1 11 4th
#8 Vivienna 6-1 10
#1 All of My Whatif’s 15-1 9

Race 8:

#4 Spiced Up 8-1 35
#3 Twenty Six Black 7-5 34 2nd $3.04
#5 Dancing Buck 5-1 33 scratched
#6 Clock Tower 3-1 32 3rd $2.28

Race 9:

#4 Reside 9-2 26 4th
#2 Whitby 3-1 25
#3 Thorsness 7-2 25 2nd $5.68
#5 Noguchi 6-1 24

Race 10:

#4 Complex Agenda 6-1 30 2nd $11.28
#6 Kulapat 5-1 29
#5 Sandborn 7-2 28 1st $6.48
#3 Freaky 5-1 28 4th

Race 11:

#8 Mykonos 6-1 16 4th
#1 Pretrial Statement 5-1 15 scratched
#10 Naz 20-1 14
#6 Hot Off the Beach 5-1 14 2nd $4.66

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 7,5,1 *7 scratched using 5,1,4

Race 2: 7,3,6,1 *6 scratched using 7,3,1,4

Race 3: 8,6

Race 4: 5,2,4

Race 5: 3,2,8

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,3,6,1 *6 scratched using 7,3,1,4

Race 3: 8,6,3,5

Race 4: 5,2,4

Race 5: 3,2,8

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 8,6

Race 4: 5,2,4

Race 5: 3,2,8,5

Race 6: 5,7

Race 7: 9,3,8,1 *1 scratched using 9,3,8,2

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 5,2,4,3

Race 5: 3,2,8,5

Race 6: 5,7

Race 7: 9,3,8,1 *1 scratched using 9,3,8,2

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 3,2,8

Race 6: 5,7

Race 7: 9,3,8

Race 8: 4,3,5,6 *5 scratched using 4,3,6,1

Race 9: 4,2,3

$.50 Ticket: $108

Pick 6:

Race 6: 5

Race 7: 9,3

Race 8: 4,3,5,6 *5 scratched using 4,3,6,1

Race 9: 4,2

Race 10: 4,6,5

Race 11: 8,1,10,6 *1 scratched using 8,10,6,5

$.50 Ticket: $162

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 4,3,5,6 *5 scratched using 4,3,6,1

Race 9: 4,2,3

Race 10: 4,6,5

Race 11: 8,1,10,6 *1 scratched using 8,10,6,5

$.50 Ticket: $72

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#6 Cromwell 6-1 19 4th
#11 Powershift 3-1 18 1st $4.14
#3 Silent Way 4-1 18 2nd $3.06
#9 Winston Ave 9-2 17 scratched

Race 2:

#8 Taptastic 3-1 20 4th
#4 Memory 9-2 19
#1 Out of the Woods 6-1 19 1st $26.14
#2 Sovereign Law 8-1 18 2nd $19.20

Race 3:

#10 Vibe 6-1 34 1st $16.48
#9 Keewaydin 8-1 33
#6 Who Dey 9-2 33 3rd $3.74
#5 John Hancock 6-1 32

Race 4:

#4 Ways and Means 8-5 38 2nd $3.60
#5 Splendora 2-1 37 4th
#1 Usha 9-2 35 3rd $3.98
#6 R Disaster 6-1 33 1st $16.26

Race 5:

#3 My Boy Prince 5-2 39 4th
#5 Possiblemente 10-1 38
#9 Litigation 3-1 37 3rd $2.76
#7 Yellow Card 9-2 37 1st $7.80

Race 6:

#2 Dragoon Guard 3-1 36 3rd $2.64
#10 Capital Idea 5-1 35
#4 Be You 7-2 34
#6 Tour Player 4-1 33 1st $8.70

Race 7:

#3 Portfolio Duration (GB) 4-1 34 2nd $4.20
#1 Italian Soiree 10-1 33
#2 Sweet Rebecca 5-2 33
#5 Classic Q 6-1 32 1st $15.62

Race 8:

#6 Crude Velocity 5-2 34 1st $5.14
#1 Englishman 3-1 33 2nd $3.24 Ex $21.60
#4 Secured Freedom 20-1 31 4th
#2 Trouble Calling 5-1 30

Race 9:

#12 Remember Mamba 9-2 33 2nd $4.18
#10 Vasy (IRE) 10-1 32
#14 Final Score 8-1 31
#2 Let’s Be Frank 30-1 29

Race 10:

#6 Knightsbridge 9-5 42
#7 Imagination 6-1 40 4th
#1 Disco Time 6-1 39
#2 Cornucopian 7-5 38

Race 11:

#6 Rhetorical 5-2 36 1st $5.92
#9 Test Score 7-2 35
#3 Asbury Park (GB) 8-1 34
#1 Corruption 15-1 33 3rd $5.42

Race 12:

#2 Albus 30-1 37
#18 Further Ado 6-1 36
#1 Renegade 4-1 36 2nd $7.14
#8 So Happy 15-1 35

Race 13:

#8 Gilded Bandit 3-1 32 1st $5.68
#11 Noble Affair 9-2 31 3rd $3.56
#5 Hulkamania 8-1 30
#4 Ring Curl 15-1 29

Race 14:

#3 Interrogator 6-1 19
#1 Boylston 10-1 18
#8 Find No Fault 9-2 17
#7 Act of Parliament 6-1 17

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 6,11,3,9 *9 scratched using 6,11,3,8

Race 2: 8,4,1

Race 3: 10,9,6,5

Race 4: 4,5

Race 5: 3,5,9

$.50 Ticket: $144

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 8,4,1,2

Race 3: 10,9,6,5

Race 4: 4,5

Race 5: 3,5,9,7

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 10,9,6,5

Race 4: 4,5

Race 5: 3,5,9,7

Race 6: 2,10,4

Race 7: 3,1,2

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 4,5

Race 5: 3,5,9,7

Race 6: 2,10,4,6

Race 7: 3,1,2,5

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 3,5,9,7

Race 6: 2,10,4

Race 7: 3,1,2,5

Race 8: 6,1

Race 9: 12,10,14

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (6-9):

Race 6: 2,10,4,6

Race 7: 3,1,2,5

Race 8: 6,1

Race 9: 12,10,14,2

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 6:

Race 7: 3,1,2,5

Race 8: 6,1

Race 9: 12,10,14

Race 10: 6,7,1,2

Race 11: 6,9

Race 12: 2,18,1,8

$.20 Ticket: $153.60

Pick 5 (8-12):

Race 8: 6,1

Race 9: 12,10,14,2

Race 10: 6,7,1

Race 11: 6,9

Race 12: 2,18,1,8

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 4 (9-12):

Race 9: 12,10,14,2

Race 10: 6,7,1,2

Race 11: 6,9

Race 12: 2,18,1,8

$.50 Ticket: $64

Late Pick 5:

Race 10: 6,7,1,2

Race 11: 6,9

Race 12: 2,18,1,8

Race 13: 8,11,5

Race 14: 3,1,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 11: 6,9,3

Race 12: 2,18,1,8

Race 13: 8,11,5

Race 14: 3,1,8,7

$.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.

May 1st, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,296/25,187 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,619/25,187. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Churchill Downs Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#4 Hard Circle 2-1 16 1st $7.40
#6 Jet Off 7-5 15
#1 Town Dog 8-1 14
#7 Two Ducks 3-1 14 3rd $4.06

Race 2:

#2 Rare Society 5-2 26 2nd $2.10
#5 A. P. Slingshot 4-1 25 1st $4.78
#4 Sarir 4-5 24 scratched
#6 Icy Legs 15-1 23 3rd $2.84 Tri $23.88

Race 3:

#6 Early On 2-1 29 3rd $2.18
#2 Mommasgottagun 9-2 28 2nd $11.96
#5 Sweetest Princess 9-2 28
#3 She’s Grand 7-2 27 1st $11.18

Race 4:

#4 Turn and Count 7-2 30 4th
#3 Playa Del Mar 6-5 29 1st $3.06
#6 Refuah 6-1 28
#1 J J’s Ranger 5-1 27

Race 5:

#6 Sleep Walking 8-1 17 3rd $5.48
#3 Easemyworriedmind 12-1 16
#4 Honoree 7-5 16 1st $3.86
#1 Before the Wind 5-2 15 2nd $2.92

Race 6:

#3 No Show Sammy Jo 1-1 34 1st $3.04
#5 Dona Clota (CHI) 5-2 33 scratched
#4 Unreasonable (IRE) 8-1 32 4th
#2 Storm Miami (IRE) 6-1 31 2nd $5.30

Race 7:

#3 Le Gris 3-1 33 4th
#2 Pay Billy 6-1 32
#4 Phileas Fogg 8-5 31 1st $3.30
#1 Whittington Park 9-2 30 scratched

Race 8:

#1 Scythian 1-1 32 4th
#7 National Archive 4-1 31 3rd $12.02
#8 Snowy Evening 12-1 30
#5 Trail of Gold 6-1 29 scratched

Race 9:

#8 Defining Role 6-1 16
#2 Magnum’s Microbrst 8-5 15 2nd $3.90
#12 Key Actress 9-5 AE 15 scratched
#7 Mo Complex 5-1 14 1st $9.58
#5 Yolo 6-1 13

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 4,6

Race 2: 2,5,4 *4 scratched using 2,5,6

Race 3: 6,2,5,3

Race 4: 4,3

Race 5: 6,3,4,1

$.50 Ticket: $96 $137.43

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 2,5,4 *4 scratched using 2,5,6

Race 3: 6,2,5,3

Race 4: 4,3

Race 5: 6,3,4,1

$.50 Ticket: $48 $44.03

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 6,2,5,3

Race 4: 4,3

Race 5: 6,3,4,1

Race 6: 3,5 *5 scratched using 3,4

Race 7: 3,2,4

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 6:

Race 4: 4,3

Race 5: 6,3,4

Race 6: 3

Race 7: 3,2,4

Race 8: 1

Race 9: 8,2,12,7 *12 scratched using 8,2,7,5

$1.00 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 5:

Race 5: 6,3,4,1

Race 6: 3,5 *5 scratched using 3,4

Race 7: 3,2,4

Race 8: 1,7

Race 9: 8,9,12,7 *12 scratched using 8,2,7,5

$.50 Ticket: $96

Late Pick 4:

Race 6: 3,5 *5 scratched using 3,4

Race 7: 3,2,4

Race 8: 1,7

Race 9: 8,2,12,7 *12 scratched using 8,2,7,5

$.50 Ticket: $24

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#1 Phantom Blue 4-5 19 2nd $2.52
#6 Soaring High 7-2 18 1st $10.60 Ex $22.04
#7 Episist 4-1 17 4th
#5 Mass 8-1 16

Race 2:

#7 Sudden Switch 7-2 30 4th
#6 Anna’s Promise 8-1 29
#3 Chopsticks 9-2 28
#9 Five a Side 3-1 28 2nd $3.56

Race 3:

#10 Star Actress 4-1 31
#9 Leinani 5-1 30 4th
#2 Measure 6-1 29
#1 Making Daisys 15-1 28 scratched

Race 4:

#1 Hedge Book 7-2 20
#3 Battis Grove 10-1 19 2nd $5.40
#6 Passerine 8-1 18 1st $13.20
#4 Couplet 6-1 18 3rd $5.82

Race 5:

#6 Executive 4-1 18
#10 Prepped 3-1 18 1st $7.98
#8 War and Majesty 8-1 17
#11 Royal Guard 5-1 17 3rd $3.92

Race 6:

#5 Paige Turner 4-1 31 2nd $2.92
#6 Carmel Coast 3-1 30 1st $7.18 Ex $13.82
#9 Steer Clear 10-1 29 scratched
#1 Where Luck Lives 6-1 29 scratched

Race 7:

#4 Creed’s Gold 20-1 39 3rd $6.26
#5 Queen Maxima 7-2 38 4th
#9 Shoot It True 6-1 37 2nd $10.60
#6 Shisospicy 9-5 37

Race 8:

#8 Goodall 3-1 36
#6 Sippin Pretty 8-1 35
#9 On Time Girl 5-2 35 1st $5.92
#3 River Wind 4-1 34 4th

Race 9:

#5 East Avenue 12-1 40 4th
#3 Grande 8-1 39
#8 Corporate Power 10-1 39 1st $13.20
#7 Skippylongstocking 7-2 38 2nd $4.34

Race 10:

#3 Whiskey Decision 4-1 38 4th
#6 Gezora (FR) 4-5 38 2nd $2.72
#2 Proctor Street 6-1 37 3rd $3.98
#5 Kathynmarissa 8-1 36 1st $8.58 Spr $130.06

Race 11:

#9 Fully Subscribed 7-2 35 2nd $3.92
#2 Scalable 8-1 34
#1 Bless the Broken 9-2 33 3rd $2.98
#7 Chasten 6-1 32

Race 12:

#5 Just Aloof 8-1 33 4th
#3 Imaginationthelady 4-1 32 1st $6.88
#9 Dandona 6-1 31
#8 Lion Lake (IRE) 8-1 31 3rd $4.10

Race 13:

#9 Always a Runner 10-1 34 1st $13.04
#2 Zany 4-1 33
#1 Explora 6-1 33 4th
#4 Counting Stars 8-1 32 3rd $5.36

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 1,6,7

Race 2: 7,6,3,9

Race 3: 10,9,2

Race 4: 1,3,6

Race 5: 6,10

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,6,3,9

Race 3: 10,9,2

Race 4: 1,3,6,4

Race 5: 6,10,8,11

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 10,9,2

Race 4: 1,3,6,4

Race 5: 6,10,8

Race 6: 5,6

Race 7: 4,5,9,6

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 1,3,6,4

Race 5: 6,10,8,11

Race 6: 5,6

Race 7: 4,5,9,6

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 6,10,8,11

Race 6: 5,6

Race 7: 4,5,9

Race 8: 8,6,9

Race 9: 5,3,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (6-9):

Race 6: 5,6,9,1 *9,1 scratched using 5,6,12,8

Race 7: 4,5,9,6

Race 8: 8,6,9

Race 9: 5,3,8,7

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 5 (7-11):

Race 7: 4,5,9,6

Race 8: 8,6,9

Race 9: 5,3,8,7

Race 10: 3,6

Race 11: 9,2,1

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 6:

Race 8: 8,6,9,3

Race 9: 5,3,8,7

Race 10: 3,6,2

Race 11: 9,2,1

Race 12: 5,3,9

Race 13: 9,2,1

$.20 Ticket: $259.20

Late Pick 5:

Race 9: 5,3,8,7

Race 10: 3,6

Race 11: 9,2,1

Race 12: 5,3,9

Race 13: 9,2,1

$.50 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 4:

Race 10: 3,6

Race 11: 9,2,1,7

Race 12: 5,3,9,8

Race 13: 9,2,1,4

$.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.

April 30th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,291/25,179 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,615/25,179. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct & Churchill Downs Picks/Plays will be posted Thursday evening…

*Thursday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Directive 4-5 18 1st $2.54
#5 Pomerance 9-2 17 4th
#1 Irresistible 3-1 16 3rd $2.10
#2 Moonlit 6-1 15 2nd $9.32 Spr $101.40

Race 2:

#5 Quiet Wisdom 7-2 27 2nd $3.62
#3 Fever Night 2-1 26 1st $6.90 Ex $21.20
#1 Enduring Spirit 10-1 25
#2 Bourbon Chase 9-5 25 4th

Race 3:

#4 Baseball Lady 7-5 28 4th
#6 Timia 3-1 27 2nd $3.02
#1 Tahila 6-1 26
#3 Amy’s Light 9-2 25 3rd $3.50

Race 4:

#4 Baby Sassicaia 9-5 27 1st $3.56
#3 Shadyside 2-1 27 4th
#5 Danneel 8-1 26 3rd $3.14
#2 Mitole’s Girl 7-2 25 2nd $3.20 Spr $45

Race 5:

#5 Franklin Delano 3-1 19
#4 Blazing Tiger 5-2 18 2nd $3.56
#6 Ollie Luke Out 9-2 18 3rd $4.08
#2 Mr Hopkins 12-1 17

Race 6:

#9 Three Little Birds 8-1 28
#3 Tarpaulin 8-1 27 1st $20.58
#1 Egyptian 9-2 26 4th
#5 Apollo Code 6-1 25 3rd $5.14

Race 7:

#1 Paros 2-1 31 3rd $3.10
#5 Ambition 8-1 30
#2 Ocean Atlantique 9-5 29 1st $7.60
#4 Belouni (FR) 9-2 28 3rd $2.76

Race 8:

#2 Shake Em Off 6-1 17
#3 Speed Walking 15-1 17
#8 No Need to Panic 8-1 16
#1 Emergency Nine 9-2 15

Dirt Selections

#9 Venetta 4-5
#7 Atira 3-1
#6 Garden of Grace 2-1
#4 Lake Ariel 10-1
#10 Careless Whisper 6-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,5,1

Race 2: 5,3,1,2

Race 3: 4,6

Race 4: 4,3

Race 5: 5,4,6

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 5,3,1,2

Race 3: 4,6

Race 4: 4,3,5,2

Race 5: 5,4

$.50 Ticket: $32

Pick 6:

Race 3: 4

Race 4: 4,3

Race 5: 5,4,6

Race 6: 9,3,1,5

Race 7: 1

Race 8: 2,3,8 Dirt: 9,7,4

$1.00 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 4,3,5,2

Race 5: 5,4,6

Race 6: 9,3,1

Race 7: 1,5,2

Race 8: 2,3,8,1 Dirt: 9,7,4,10

$.50 Ticket: $216

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 5,4,6

Race 6: 9,3,1,5

Race 7: 1,5,2

Race 8: 2,3,8,1 Dirt: 9,7,4,10

$.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.

April 26th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,284/25,170 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,611/25,170. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Early Pick 5 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$267.78 on a $64 ticket…

*Late Pick 4 for us last Friday at Aqueduct…$642.41 on a $72 ticket…

*5 on top winners for last Saturday at Aqueduct…

*Sunday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#2 Majestic Return 3-1 29 4th
#3 Sheer Will 9-5 28 1st $4.12
#1 Hey Cookie 9-2 27 3rd $3.62
#7 Meg’s Foxy Grey 7-2 26

Race 2:

#7 Frizzante 6-1 30 3rd $4.40
#1 Unlimitedpotential 7-2 29 4th
#6 Emirates Road 8-5 29
#2 Peek 8-1 28 2nd $12.50

Race 3:

#5 Will Not Be Swayed 2-1 28 1st $5.30
#6 Always Angels 5-2 27
#1 Ah Ca Ira 12-1 26
#4 Rachel’s Rock 6-1 26 4th

Race 4:

#6 Curlin’s Magic 1-1 26 2nd $2.68
#3 Foxy Cara 6-1 25 4th
#1 Floge 7-2 24 3rd $2.22
#5 Whistler’s Style 8-1 24 1st $13.24 Spr $289

Race 5:

#7 Kulapat 3-1 28
#1 Sandborn 5-2 27
#2 Board of Directors 9-2 27
#4 Three Percent 8-1 26

Dirt Selections

#14 Moment’s Notice 7-2
#15 Calling Card 3-1 2nd $5.62
#13 Shellac 2-1
#9 McDiesel 30-1 1st $46.12
#16 Solomini’s World 12-1 scratched

Race 6:

#9 Heads in Beds (FR) 4-1 28
#10 Brokealltherules 7-2 27
#1 Artistic Success 3-1 26
#2 Saucy Six 30-1 25

Dirt Selections

#11 Big Air 5-2 1st $3.62
#8 Oklahoma Smoke 10-1 scratched
#10 Brokealltherules 7-2 scratched
#12 Circuit Court 4-1 2nd $3.92 Ex $11.64
#2 Saucy Six 30-1

Race 7:

#6 Ignite the Light 3-1 34 1st $5.86 Dbl $11.56
#7 Bourbon Day 7-2 33 4th
#3 Raise the Bar 5-2 32 3rd $2.90
#1 Donegal Surges 4-1 32 2nd $6.14 Spr $336.40

Race 8:

#7 Quiet Street 4-1 29 3rd $2.24
#3 Ultimate Love 2-1 28 scratched
#4 Fitz Right 9-2 27 1st $4.84
#5 Smexy (IRE) 5-1 27 scratched

Dirt Selections

#8 Imperatrice 6-1
#11 Point of Reference 3-1
#10 Hot Gossip 4-1
#2 Full of Tact 20-1

Race 9:

#9 Mykonos 6-1 16
#10 Twenty One Red 5-2 15
#7 Alzero 6-1 15
#8 Ryan’s Shadow 3-1 14

Dirt Selections

#15 Chris’s Song 3-1 3rd $5.40
#14 Richies Love 8-1 2nd $6.50
#10 Twenty One Red 5-2 4th
#7 Alzero 6-1 1st $8.00 Spr $680.40
#12 Major Bourbon 8-1

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 2,3,1,7

Race 2: 7,1,6

Race 3: 5,6

Race 4: 6,3,1

Race 5: 7,1 Dirt: 14,15

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,1,6

Race 3: 5,6,1,4

Race 4: 6,3

Race 5: 7,1,2 Dirt: 14,15,13

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 5,6

Race 4: 6,3,1

Race 5: 7,1,2 Dirt: 14,15,13

Race 6: 9,10,1 Dirt: 11,8,10 *8,10 scratched using 11,12,2

Race 7: 6,7

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 6:

Race 4: 6

Race 5: 7,1,2 Dirt: 14,15,13

Race 6: 9,10,1 Dirt: 11,8,10 *8,10 scratched using 11,12,2

Race 7: 6,7,3

Race 8: 7,3 Dirt: 8,11 *3 scratched using 7,4

Race 9: 9,10 Dirt: 15,14

$1.00 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 5:

Race 5: 7,1,2 Dirt: 14,15,13

Race 6: 9,10,1 Dirt: 11,8,10 *8,10 scratched using 11,12,2

Race 7: 6,7,3

Race 8: 7,3 Dirt: 8,11 *3 scratched using 7,4

Race 9: 9,10,7 Dirt: 15,14,10

$.50 Ticket: $81

Late Pick 4:

Race 6: 9,10,1 Dirt: 11,8,10 *8,10 scratched using 11,12,2

Race 7: 6,7,3

Race 8: 7,3,4 Dirt: 8,11,10

Race 9: 9,10,7 Dirt: 15,14,10

$.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.

April 25th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,262/25,139 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,593/25,139. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Early Pick 5 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$267.78 on a $64 ticket…

*Late Pick 4 for us last Friday at Aqueduct…$642.41 on a $72 ticket…

*5 on top winners for last Saturday at Aqueduct…

*Saturday’s Full Card Aqueduct, Churchill Downs & Oaklawn Park Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#2 White Smoke Rising 8-5 18 scratched
#6 Sea Strike 2-1 17 1st $2.76
#3 Tab At Zanzibar 8-1 16 2nd $5.52 Ex $19.00
#1 Complex Charlie 6-1 15 3rd $3.06 Tri $37.84

Race 2:

#7 First Call Bob 5-2 19 4th
#5 Run Quiet Run Fast 8-1 18
#6 Brazenly 5-1 18 3rd $3.78
#4 Vassimo 9-5 17

Race 3:

#7 Pretty Boy Miah 7-5 30 1st $4.86
#5 Bold Love 7-2 29 3rd $2.12
#4 The Obliterator 6-1 28 4th
#1 Southeastern 8-1 27 scratched

Race 4:

#7 Blinging It Back 7-2 29 scratched
#1 Instability (IRE) 5-2 28 2nd $2.42
#3 Teddy’s Rocket 8-5 28 4th
#2 Casa Cielo 12-1 27 scratched

Dirt Selections

#8 Growth Equity 3-5
#7 Blinging It Back 7-2
#5 Blue Forty Two 12-1

Race 5:

#3 Brew Pub 5-2 27 1st $6.72
#1 Graywing 7-5 26
#9 Sin Nombre 6-1 25
#5 Canyouhearmerunnin 10-1 24

Race 6:

#1 Bramito 7-2 33 1st $6.58 Dbl $23.86
#8 Playing Tricks 5-1 32
#7 Ridgewood Runner 8-1 32 4th
#3 Lonesome Road 5-1 31 scratched

Race 7:

#2 Mentee 8-1 32 3rd $4.38
#3 John the Beer Man 2-1 32 1st $6.82
#8 Burhan (GB) 4-1 31 4th
#5 Spiced Up 9-2 30 scratched

Dirt Selections

#13 Sacrosanct 5-2
#2 Mentee 8-1
#14 Vibrant Express 9-5
#9 Treaty Obligation 30-1
#1 What’s Up Bro 30-1

Race 8:

#2 Willpowered 3-1 30
#7 Carc Brothers 7-2 29
#5 Annexperience 5-2 28
#3 Mo Kreesa 12-1 27

Dirt Selections

#10 Caddiemaster 2-1
#3 Mo Kreesa 12-1 2nd $3.62
#9 Salt Spartan 15-1 3rd $5.34
#2 Willpowered 3-1 scratched

Race 9:

#5 Three B’s 4-1 31
#9 Unbroken Chain 9-2 30 1st $10.60
#2 Trust Fund 5-1 29
#3 Hit the Post 7-2 28 3rd $4.34

Race 10:

#3 Fraudster 3-1 15
#6 Bashful Baby 7-2 14
#10 Kay Road 10-1 13
#1 Mo Complex 8-1 12

Dirt Selections

#13 Come On Get Happy 5-2 2nd $3.46
#10 Kay Road 10-1 4th
#4 Laylani Lou 5-1 scratched
#14 So Vain 10-1 1st $26.50

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 2,6 *2 scratched using 6,3

Race 2: 7,5,6,4

Race 3: 7,5

Race 4: 7,1,3 Dirt: 8,7 *7 scratched using 1,3,6

Race 5: 3,1

$.50 Ticket: $48

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,5,6,4

Race 3: 7,5,4

Race 4: 7,1,3 Dirt: 8,7 *7 scratched using 1,3,6

Race 5: 3,1

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 7,5,4

Race 4: 7,1,3 Dirt: 8,7 *7 scratched using 1,3,6

Race 5: 3,1

Race 6: 1,8,7,3 *3 scratched using 1,8,7,9

Race 7: 2,3,8 Dirt: 13,2,14

$.50 Ticket: $108

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 7,1,3 Dirt: 8,7 *7 scratched using 1,3,6

Race 5: 3,1

Race 6: 1,8,7,3 *3 scratched using 1,8,7,9

Race 7: 2,3,8,5 Dirt: 13,2,14,9

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 6:

Race 5: 3,1

Race 6: 1,8,7,3 *3 scratched using 1,8,7,9

Race 7: 2,3,8 Dirt: 13,2,14

Race 8: 2,7 Dirt: 10,3

Race 9: 5,9,2

Race 10: 3 Dirt: 13

$1.00 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 5:

Race 6: 1,8,7,3 *3 scratched using 1,8,7,9

Race 7: 2,3,8,5 Dirt: 13,2,14 *5 scratched using 2,3,8,4

Race 8: 2,7,5 Dirt: 10,3,9

Race 9: 5,9,2

Race 10: 3,6 Dirt: 13,10

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 7: 2,3,8,5 Dirt: 13,2,14 *5 scratched using 2,3,8,4

Race 8: 2,7,5 Dirt: 10,3,9

Race 9: 5,9,2,3

Race 10: 3,6 Dirt: 13,10

$.50 Ticket: $48

Churchill Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Ati Girl 3-1 16 2nd $3.70
#6 Pure Joy 8-5 15 1st $5.24 Ex $18.44
#5 Plaza Cue 2-1 15 3rd $2.52 Tri $39.56
#2 Island Girl 6-1 14 4th Spr $63.80

Race 2:

#7 Uncle With Money 6-1 14 3rd $2.54
#5 Happy Away 7-5 14 2nd $3.06
#3 Be My Pal 9-2 13 scratched
#1 Sargent Bilko 7-2 12 1st $4.02 Tri $30.84

Race 3:

#3 Lady Orient 6-5 26 1st $4.12
#5 Saint Nancy S 9-2 25 2nd $3.84 Ex $12.32
#2 Barbratina 2-1 24 4th
#6 Wild Acclaim 10-1 23 3rd $5.68 Spr $147.80

Race 4:

#5 Lord Majesty 5-2 27 1st $4.40 Dbl $9.72
#8 Hocus 9-2 26 scratched
#4 Upturned Brim 4-1 25 2nd $3.88
#2 Bet On Bret 8-1 24

Race 5:

#3 Exploration 3-1 29 1st $6.86 Dbl $15.60
#1 Wistucky 7-5 28 2nd $2.84 Ex $19.02
#6 Tiger’s Legacy 9-2 27 4th Pk 3 $37.32
#4 Bridge Classic 6-1 27

Race 6:

#8 Dancewhenyoucan 5-1 12 1st $14.38 Dbl $51.20
#11 Velveteen 6-1 11 4th Pk 3 $114.48
#7 Cocoa Nimbus 9-2 10
#5 Muscle Mommy 20-1 9

Race 7:

#9 Dozen Diamonds 3-1 28 4th
#5 Razzle Red 12-1 27 3rd $5.44
#3 Jill Jitterbug 8-1 26
#2 Sheila’s Lion 6-1 25 scratched

Race 8:

#5 Mr. Sensei 12-1 26
#2 Guardian 6-1 25 3rd$2.96
#3 Shadow Coast 7-2 24 1st $5.78
#10 Where Y’at 5-1 23 4th

Race 9:

#6 Zeitlos 5-1 32 4th
#3 Mink’s Palace 8-1 31
#4 Lotsandlotsofcandy 7-2 30 scratched
#2 Jersey Pearl 6-1 30 2nd $6.78

Race 10:

#3 Without (IRE) 8-5 33
#5 Seven Wonders 6-1 32
#6 Fort Thomas 8-1 32 4th
#2 Ashley’s Archer 9-2 31 3rd $4.42

Churchill Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,6,5

Race 2: 7,5,3,1 *3 scratched using 7,5,1,4

Race 3: 3,5,2

Race 4: 5,8

Race 5: 3,1,6

$.50 Ticket: $108 $119.44

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,5,3,1 *3 scratched using 7,5,1,4

Race 3: 3,5,2

Race 4: 5,8,4

Race 5: 3,1

$.50 Ticket: $36 $24.47

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 3,5,2

Race 4: 5,8,4

Race 5: 3,1,6

Race 6: 8,11,7

Race 7: 9,5,3,2 *2 scratched using 9,5,3,4

$.50 Ticket: $162 $262.83

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 5,8,4

Race 5: 3,1,6,4

Race 6: 8,11,7

Race 7: 9,5,3,2 *2 scratched using 9,5,3,4

$.50 Ticket: $72 $111.85

Pick 6:

Race 5: 3,1

Race 6: 8,11,7

Race 7: 9,5,3,2 *2 scratched using 9,5,3,4

Race 8: 5,2,3,10

Race 9: 6,3,4 *4 scratched using 6,3,2

Race 10: 3,5

$.20 Ticket: $115.20

Late Pick 5:

Race 6: 8,11,7,5

Race 7: 9,5,3,2 *2 scratched using 9,5,3,4

Race 8: 5,2,3

Race 9: 6,3,4 *4 scratched using 6,3,2

Race 10: 3,5,6

$.50 Ticket: $216

Late Pick 4:

Race 7: 9,5,3,2 *2 scratched using 9,5,3,4

Race 8: 5,2,3,10

Race 9: 6,3,4,2 *4 scratched using 6,3,2,7

Race 10: 3,5,6

$.50 Ticket: $96

Oaklawn Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Grand Oracle 5-1 27
#7 Woodspoint 3-1 26 3rd $2.60
#4 City of Angels 5-2 25 1st $9.40
#1 Dark Vector 9-2 24 2nd $4.80

Race 2:

#9 Reya Sunshine 2-1 14 1st $4.80
#7 Air Castle 5-2 13 2nd $4.80 Ex $15.00
#2 Royal B 7-2 12 4th
#1 Sissy Sox 3-1 11

Race 3:

#6 Nyquist Frequency 9-5 16 1st $3.60 Dbl $11.00
#4 Private Show 4-1 15 3rd $3.40
#2 Globalist 9-2 14
#3 Can’t Stop Willis 5-2 14 4th

Race 4:

#8 Saving Heart 2-1 26 1st $6.20 Dbl $13.60
#1a Good News Rocket 9-5 25 4th Pk 3 $27.40
#5 More Power 4-1 24 2nd $6.40
#4 Bo Bo Dough 15-1 23

Race 5:

#6 Underdressed 6-5 30 2nd $2.20
#7 Camp Daddy 5-2 28 1st $11.20 Ex $22.20
#2 Parkway 5-1 26 3rd $3.40 Tri $93.20
#5 Tahoe Run 12-1 25

Race 6:

#4 Aaron 10-1 29 4th
#5 How’s Ur Attitude 3-1 29 3rd $2.80
#7 Mischievous M 5-2 28
#3 I’m Wide Awake 8-5 27 scratched

Race 7:

#3 Humorous Saint 7-2 12 2nd $3.00
#9 Flat Out Blessed 2-1 11 scratched
#5 Bet On Tiz 12-1 10 4th
#4 Go Go Ro Ro 5-2 9 1st $4.40

Race 8:

#1 Iron Dome 2-1 33 2nd $3.60
#5 Crushed It 9-5 32 1st $3.80 Ex $13.00
#9 Saint Gabriel 4-1 31 3rd $3.40 Tri $45.20
#4 Mena 12-1 30

Race 9:

#2 Cooke Creek 2-1 34 1st $4.40
#6 Oscar Eclipse 3-1 32 4th
#5 Happy Strike 6-1 31 3rd $4.20
#7 Fort Sam 8-1 30

Race 10:

#7 Runamileinmyshoes 5-2 32 4th
#2 Mad About Marie 8-1 31
#1 Standoutsensation 2-1 31 3rd $2.20
#5 Pronghorn 3-1 30 2nd $4.80

Race 11:

#5 Big Paper 7-2 26 4th
#8 Bolt At Midnight 5-2 25 2nd $6.20
#12 Gasoline 6-1 25
#2 Bettera 9-2 24

Oaklawn Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,7,4

Race 2: 9,7,2,1

Race 3: 6,4,2

Race 4: 8,1a/1

Race 5: 6,7

$.50 Ticket: $72 $277.60

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 9,7,2,1

Race 3: 6,4,2,3

Race 4: 8,1a/1

Race 5: 6,7

$.50 Ticket: $32 $55.75

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 6,4,2,3

Race 4: 8,1a/1,5

Race 5: 6,7

Race 6: 4,5,7,3 *3 scratched using 4,5,7,1

Race 7: 3,9 *9 scratched using 3,5

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 8,1a/1

Race 5: 6,7,2

Race 6: 4,5,7,3 *3 scratched using 4,5,7,1

Race 7: 3,9,5,4 *9 scratched using 3,5,4,6

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 6,7

Race 6: 4,5,7,3 *3 scratched using 4,5,7,1

Race 7: 3,9,5,4 *9 scratched using 3,5,4,6

Race 8: 1,5

Race 9: 2,6

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 6:

Race 6: 4,5,7,3 *3 scratched using 4,5,7,1

Race 7: 3,9 *9 scratched using 3,5

Race 8: 1,5

Race 9: 2,6

Race 10: 7,2,1

Race 11: 5,8

$1.00 Ticket: $192

Late Pick 5:

Race 7: 3,9,5,4 *9 scratched using 3,5,4,6

Race 8: 1,5,9

Race 9: 2,6

Race 10: 7,2,1

Race 11: 5,8,12

$.50 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 4:

Race 8: 1,5

Race 9: 2,6,5

Race 10: 7,2,1,5

Race 11: 5,8,12,2

$.50 Ticket: $48

“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.

April 24th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site nine years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,257/25,131 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,589/25,131. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Early Pick 5 for us last Thursday at Aqueduct…$267.78 on a $64 ticket…

*Late Pick 4 for us last Friday at Aqueduct…$642.41 on a $72 ticket…

*5 on top winners for last Saturday at Aqueduct…

*Friday’s Full Card Aqueduct Picks/Plays below…

Aqueduct Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#1 Grayosh 6-5 33 1st $3.16
#3 Being Betty 4-1 32 1st $4.56
#2 Matilda (GER) 1-1 31 3rd $2.10
#5 Macanga 12-1 29

Race 2:

#7 Grand Commander 3-1 28 2nd $2.68
#5 First Trumpet 2-1 27 1st $7.28 Ex $15.04
#4 Tapizar’s Temper 8-1 27
#6 Airborne Elite 8-1 26 3rd $3.94

Race 3:

#5 Master of Arms 5-2 29 3rd $$2.28
#2 Mr Skylight 2-1 28
#1 Factually Correct 5-1 27 1st $12.16
#3 Motorcade 12-1 27 2nd $11.36

Race 4:

#9 Spirit of St Louis 6-5 34 2nd $2.88
#10 Iron Max 10-1 32
#6 Sounds Like a Plan 4-1 32 1st $11.18
#5 Terminal Velocity 15-1 31

Race 5:

#6 Swiss Army Knife 5-1 16
#7 Plaza Del Sol 3-1 15 4th
#11 Authentic Legend 2-1 AE 15 2nd $3.64
#2 Languid 6-1 14 3rd $5.72
#9 Magnum’s Macrobrst 15-1 13

Race 6:

#2 New York Special 5-2 17 2nd $4.80
#5 Factory Setting 2-1 16 3rd $2.76
#8 Neri 8-1 15
#3 Vicked 6-1 14

Race 7:

#5 Cyclonite 3-1 34 3rd $2.16
#7 Flat to Da Mat 8-1 32 1st $21.08
#2 Longshoreman 4-1 31 scratched
#1 Blackmail 12-1 30 scratched

Race 8:

#9 Raynham Hall 3-1 16 4th
#8 Sky Low Low 10-1 15
#10 Just One More 7-2 15
#2 On a Summer Day 5-1 14 1st $12.62

Aqueduct Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 1,3,2

Race 2: 7,5

Race 3: 5,2,1

Race 4: 9

Race 5: 6,7,11,2

$.50 Ticket: $36

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,5,4,6

Race 3: 5,2,1

Race 4: 9

Race 5: 6,7,11,2

$.50 Ticket: $24

Pick 6:

Race 3: 5,2,1

Race 4: 9

Race 5: 6,7,11,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 5

Race 8: 9,8,10

$1.00 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 9,10,6

Race 5: 6,7,11

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 5,7,2 *2 scratched using 5,7,9

Race 8: 9,8,10,2

$.50 Ticket: $108

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 6,7,11,2

Race 6: 2,5

Race 7: 5,7,2,1 *2 scratched using 5,7,9,3

Race 8: 9,8,10,2

$.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.

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