May 26, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Rye Patch | 1.80 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Hollywood Don | 6.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Sky Preacher | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 7 | 6 | Brimstoned | 12.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Ebadan (IRE) | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Buymeabond | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Abbey Vale (IRE) | 3.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | Run Away | 2.50 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Fast Cotton | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Bookies Luck | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Honeymoonz Over | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | For Him | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Pepe Tono | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Cause for Pardon | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Derby Ride | 20.00 | 8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | David’s Memory | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | Scr |
| 7 | 7 | Daddy D T | 8.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Conquest Sabre Cat | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Eckersley | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Temple Keys | 3.50 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Record Highs | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Brandothebartender | 4.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 6 | Diplodocus | 3.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Burnaroundtheedges | 12.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | Scr |
| 3 | 3 | Unapologetic | 6.00 | 10 | 19-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | City Storm | 10.00 | 10 | 19-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | Room On the Broom | 12.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Sassy Ashley | 10.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 3 | Pistol Packin Rose | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Starr of Quality | 2.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Road Test | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Gemini Journey | 3.50 | 5.5 | 10-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Tiz Indy | 6.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | Scr |
| 2 | 1 | Tap You’re It | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 13 | 10 | Magical More | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 7 | Calibraska | 50.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 3 | My Farmer | 4.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Malibu d’Oro | 30.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Supreme Giant | 10.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 12 | 9 | Slugging Tiger | 8.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 2 | Bloodletting | 8.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 | |
| 4 | 1 | True Valor | 3.50 | 10 | 19-1 | |
| 9 | 6 | Alpha Uno | 30.00 | 10.3 | 19-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Spend It | 15.00 | 10.5 | 20-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Zeppo | 50.00 | 12 | 23-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | Chief Hosa | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Southern Keys | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Professor Cinch | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 12 | 10 | My Man Chuckles | 10.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Sequentially | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Rainbow Squall | 3.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 13 | 13 | Midnight Harbor | 15.00 | 8 | 15-1 | Scr |
| 3 | 3 | Popular Kid | 8.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | Scr |
| 8 | 6 | Pampers n’ Boots | 10.00 | 10 | 19-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Curly Creek | 12.00 | 10 | 19-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | General Mach Four | 8.00 | 10.3 | 19-1 | |
| 14 | 14 | Super Echelon | 6.00 | 10.5 | 20-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 6 | Tyler’s Tek | 6.00 | 11.5 | 22-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | He Could | 12.00 | 12.8 | 24-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Chris and Dave | 8.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Dynamic Scoring | 5.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Old Man Lake | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Tough It Out | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Sudden Sam | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Frac Candy | 3.50 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Presidentsky | 5.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Californium | 5.00 | 2 | 4-1 | Scr |
| 10 | 10 | Milhaud | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Allaboutmike | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Secret Touch | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Blame Joe | 3.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Upperclassman | 20.00 | 5 | 9-1 | Scr |
| 12 | 12 | Westwood’s Wizard | 5.00 | 7 | 13-1 | Scr |
| 9 | 9 | Rafter One | 5.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Mr. Brightside | 15.00 | 9.8 | 18-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Kinematico | 20.00 | 10.8 | 20-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Iwobi | 15.00 | 11 | 21-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Perfection Tale | 12.00 | 11.3 | 21-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Holy Vista | 12.00 | 11.8 | 22-1 | |
| 14 | 14 | You’ll Be Lucky | 15.00 | 13 | 25-1 | Scr |
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.