Aqueduct Picks & Predictions — April 26, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Aqueduct. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
2026-04-26T17:10:00Starter Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sheer Will looks standout with daylight to the rest.
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.
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
2026-04-26T17:38:00Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Frizzante looks standout with daylight to the rest.
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.
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.
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
2026-04-26T18:11:00Claiming · 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
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