October 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Cynthiana | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Midnight Lilly | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Blazinbeauty | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Pistol Packin Rose | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Arch of Troy | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Lady Beware (IRE) | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Almost Carla | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | War Moccasin | 0.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tink’s Twirl | 0.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Zuzanna | 0.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Honor Maker | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Veronica Bay | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Papercoversrock | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mia’s Storm | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | I’m No Patsy | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Optimistic Outcome | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Forbidden Command | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Thirteen Squared | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Fantastic Girl | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Secret Spice | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Patricia’s Ring | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Hurricane Tiz | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Suspicious Spouse | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | Instant Reflex | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Goseecal | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Literary Critic | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Helen Hillary | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Aura Rose | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Resky Business | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Beautiful Becca | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Tweeting | 0.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Joe’sgoldenholiday | 0.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Tonahutu (IRE) | 0.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Send a Buck | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Silver Fury | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Craft Brew | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | It’s a New Year | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | June Two Four | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dare to Enter | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Flip the Coin Jan | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Midnight Run | 0.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Raven Creek | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mavericks | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | My Boo | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Rhettbutler | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Gringo Star | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Powerful Thirst | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Prevail | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – John Henry Turf Championship S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Dressed in Hermes | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Win the Space | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Itsinthepost (FR) | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Inordinate | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Frank Conversation | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Prime Attraction | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Chicago Style | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Up With the Birds | 0.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Hunt (IRE) | 0.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Sheza Chattykat | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Dominating Woman | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Anonymity | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Adios Cali | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Utana | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Phantom Proton | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Just a Little Hope | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Lake Time | 0.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Gogoula | 0.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Rye Patch | 0.00 | 0.8 | 1-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | At Ease | 0.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cowboy | 0.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Path of David | 0.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Kristi’s Copilot | 0.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Sky Preacher | 0.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Jomelo | 0.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Malko (IRE) | 0.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Ebadan (IRE) | 0.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Crown the Kitten | 0.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Abbey Vale (IRE) | 0.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Buster Douglas (BRZ) | 0.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
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.