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Aqueduct runs on dirt and turf, with about 63% of races on the dirt, racing from 6 fur to 1 1/16 mi, with fields averaging 7.9 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 3 Aqueduct sheets published so far.

Latest Aqueduct Free Picks

Aqueduct hasn't raced since April 26, 2026. We publish free picks for every Aqueduct card — below are the picks from that last card.

Race 1

Starter Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sheer Will looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Sheer WillML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 1. Ridden by Flavien Prat, trained by Linda Rice. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.92 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 8 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at 6 fur. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at Aqueduct. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.00 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

⚡ Longshot4KareyML 12/1

Rating board at 32.2. Ridden by Christopher Elliott. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races.

Race 2

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Frizzante looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win7FrizzanteML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 2. Ridden by Jaime Rodriguez, trained by Linda Rice. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.27 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. 3 wins and placed in 17 of 27 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 11 of 15 races at 1 mi. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 10 races at Aqueduct. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.22 sec/furlong.

place1UnlimitedpotentialML 7/2

Rating board at 77.3 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Silvestre Gonzalez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.46 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 22% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.

show6Emirates RoadML 8/5

Rating board at 74.4 • 21% career wins. Ridden by Ricardo Santana, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.43 sec/furlong. 5 wins and placed in 9 of 17 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 3

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Will Not Be Swayed looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Will Not Be SwayedML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.6 for Race 3. Career win rate of 23% shows consistency. Ridden by Flavien Prat, trained by Linda Rice. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.32 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 26% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Has 2 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 6 1/2 fur. Jockey & Horse combo has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 67% of races. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place2Geez EloiseML 4/1

Rating board at 85.6 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Jose Lezcano. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.18 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.

show6Always AngelsML 5/2

Rating board at 80.4. Ridden by Jaime Rodriguez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.40 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races.

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About the Aqueduct Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt and Turf
Distance range
6 fur to 1 1/16 mi
Typical field
7.9 starters
Typical card
9 races

Most common race conditions at Aqueduct: Claiming, Allowance Optional Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Allowance.

Measured across the last 3 Aqueduct cards we have handicapped.

Recent Aqueduct Race Sheets

Aqueduct Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Aqueduct card?

Yes. Every Aqueduct race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.

What surface does Aqueduct race on?

Aqueduct cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 3 cards, roughly 63% of races were on the dirt.

How many races are on a typical Aqueduct card?

Aqueduct cards average 9 races, with fields of about 7.9 starters. Distances run from 6 fur to 1 1/16 mi.

When are Aqueduct picks published?

Aqueduct picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 3 Aqueduct sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.