May 25, 2017 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
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, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Mrs. Norris | 1.80 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Allowances (IRE) | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Space Cadet | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Award It | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Ginga (ARG) | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Shazara | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Show It N Moe It | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Into Rissa | 12.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Saudi Chroma | 1.60 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cause We Are Loyal | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Acharnement | 3.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Creative Spark | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Boot Scootin’ Kid | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Te Amo Mamo | 1.80 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Immunity Idol | 8.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Aura Rose | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Pied N True | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Table for Three | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Reckless Charm | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Avaudrey | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Avicii | 2.50 | 1.3 | 2-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cuddle Alert | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Shy Carmelita | 2.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Roksana | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Kiss At Midnight | 3.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Passion for Papa | 4.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Thisone’sforjimmy | 8.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Angel Tears | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Sapodilla | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Dizzy Diva | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Champagne Elegance | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Sheza Firstsamurai | 2.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Riverka | 30.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Crafty Cowboy | 6.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | First Class Boy | 30.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Our Nation | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Fishel | 1.80 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Monterey Shale | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Wrightwood | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Moonman | 8.00 | 7 | 13-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 4 | Cast and Blast | 8.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Johann’s Command | 15.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Bourque | 8.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Alley Boss | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Papa Papa Papa | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Spanish Hombre | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Gigantis | 1.60 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Geologist | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Mr. Count On Me | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | Californium | 4.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 13 | 13 | Odyssey Explorer | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 4 | Hard Arch | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Legal Authority | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Pacific Coast Hwy | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Bottle Service | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Haskin | 12.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Fregosi | 8.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Papa Royale | 4.50 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Uber Star | 2.50 | 8.5 | 16-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Tastemaker | 12.00 | 10.3 | 19-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Irish Goodbye | 6.00 | 11.3 | 21-1 | Scr |
| 4 | 3 | Dare to Believe | 30.00 | 12.3 | 23-1 |
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.