May 27, 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 | Bitte | 3.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | True Ranger | 8.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Vodka Texted You | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Dr. Crabby | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Citori | 50.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Always Never | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Getoffmyback | 6.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | This Time I Win | 15.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Tchula Sunset | 8.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | One I’m Running To | 4.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Uncle Grumpy | 10.00 | 10 | 19-1 | Scr |
| 5 | 4 | Sivali | 20.00 | 10.3 | 19-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Picture Tube | 4.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | Scr |
| 10 | 9 | Kenzou’s Empire | 8.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 14 | 14 | Phantom Shine | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | Scr |
| 12 | 12 | Wondering Ways | 20.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 5 | Mind Reader | 3.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Wilbon | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Parched | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | Scr |
| 4 | 3 | Kitten’s Royal | 2.50 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Sekondi | 12.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Super Storm | 3.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Monetary Policy | 50.00 | 10.3 | 19-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Run Like Rhett | 5.00 | 11 | 21-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | My Last Shot | 30.00 | 12.3 | 23-1 | Scr |
| 9 | 8 | Honey Bee a Winner | 30.00 | 13.5 | 26-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Stakes) – Daytona S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | Home Run Kitten | 6.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Roy H | 4.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Ambitious Brew | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Eddie Haskell | 10.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 4 | Stormy Liberal | 1.20 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Blackjackcat | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Sonneteer | 3.00 | 1.3 | 2-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Honor and Courage | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Thorpe d’Oro | 12.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 12 | 10 | Placido | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Acker | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Conqueror | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | Scr |
| 9 | 8 | Super Duper Cooper | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Union Rebel | 15.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Potent | 30.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Hollywood Strike | 8.00 | 10 | 19-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cats Blame | 15.00 | 10.5 | 20-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Taste’s Legend | 50.00 | 10.5 | 20-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Gamely S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | Mokat | 8.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Goodyearforroses (IRE) | 4.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Lady Eli | 0.80 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Avenge | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | September Stars (IRE) | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | Scr |
| 3 | 2 | Pretty Girl (ARG) | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Giant Influence | 5.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Taman Guard | 3.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Bolita Boyz | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Texas Two Step | 4.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Saint Dermot | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Midnight Pleasure | 8.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Pray Hard | 6.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Pioneerof the West | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | New Karma | 8.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Boy Howdy | 8.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Monrovia S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | Enola Gray | 2.50 | 1.3 | 2-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Coniah | 8.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Illuminant | 1.80 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Paquita Coqueta (CHI) | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Swift Lady | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Watch This Cat | 10.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Juno (BRZ) | 6.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Spy Ring (IRE) | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | Scr |
| 9 | 8 | Anita Partner (IRE) | 12.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Gold Cup At Santa Anita S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | American Freedom | 4.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Accelerate | 4.00 | 2 | 4-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 5 | Cupid | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Follow Me Crev | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Midnight Storm | 2.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Texas Ryano | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | Scr |
| 9 | 7 | Hard Aces | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Big John B | 8.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Prime Attraction | 30.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Amazon Cry | 15.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Lucky Soul | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Tybee Island | 20.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Miner’s Light | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Ample Sufficiency | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Arch Prince | 15.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | The Union Forever | 30.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Ziconic | 3.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Marq One | 8.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Oregon | 4.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Malibu Music | 30.00 | 10.3 | 19-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Awesome Heights | 12.00 | 10.8 | 20-1 |
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.