Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 20, 2017

October 20, 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 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
8 8 Icy Street 2.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Odyssey Explorer 12.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Acker 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Bellerin 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Malibu Music 4.00 5 9-1
9 9 Wise Curlin 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Indoctrination (IRE) 5.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Mr. Magico 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Cozmic One 6.00 7.8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
7 6 Tuscany Beauty 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 5 Journeyonthemove 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 3 Rizzi’s Honors 1.80 3.5 7-1
5 4 Magical Lucy 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 2 Jenna’s Faith 1.60 4 8-1
1 1 Just Bookin 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Warren’s Purrfect 15.00 7 13-1 Scr

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Fact of Life 5.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Tillie’s Lily 1.60 1.8 3-1
2 2 Swirling 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Sturdy One 5.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Snow Cloud (IRE) 5.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Betty Draper 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 King of Leon (ARG) 20.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Mister Mojo 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Caray 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Psychedelicat 3.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Chin Tu 30.00 5 9-1
4 4 Ya Gotta Wanna 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Dominant Don 5.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Street to Indy 3.50 6.8 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Sonnet’s Joy 50.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Miss Napper Tandy 20.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Sweet Miss Derby 15.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Solar Corona 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Gypsy Treasure 6.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Knowitallhousewife 2.50 5 9-1
7 7 Chay Up and Away 0.80 5.5 10-1
6 6 Molinita 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Shady Love 20.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Atchafalaya 30.00 9.8 18-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
2 2 Friendly Outthedor 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 6 Lucky Soul 6.00 2 4-1
9 8 Shaky Alibi 4.00 3.5 7-1
8 7 Taniko 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Combat Zone 4.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Saltini 4.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Cascade Rock (IRE) 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Perfection Tale 15.00 8.3 16-1 Scr
1 1 Kona Coast 15.00 8.5 16-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
4 4 Axelrod 1.80 1.3 2-1
2 2 Builder 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Hydrostatic 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Ima Take Charge 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Psycho Dar 1.60 4.8 9-1
6 6 Walk On Water 6.00 4.8 9-1 Scr

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
4 4 Causeforcommotion 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Scandal 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Delectable 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Queen of Troy 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Boldest Vow 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Blossom Trail Miss 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Sunday Prophet 3.50 6.5 12-1
8 8 Glory and Power 8.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Bee Sweet 6.00 8 15-1
10 10 Golden Kitten 6.00 8.5 16-1

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.