October 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 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Inscom | 1.20 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Alternate Rhythm | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Shackalov | 20.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Jungle Warfare | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Pitching | 4.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Onde Ah Mo | 30.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Erotic | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Holy Ghost | 8.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Michael Mundo | 15.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | On the Right | 1.80 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cause for Pardon | 15.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Unlawful Act | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Country Fast | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Starship Chewy | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Cash Pilot | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Awesome Prophecy | 8.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Zippy Groom | 5.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Caiifornia Clone | 6.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Desert Law | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Morgan S. | 1.80 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Odin | 20.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Family Code | 4.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Bolster | 2.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Overcomer | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | Masco Yodeler | 2.50 | 1.3 | 2-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Craft Brew | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Downhill Run | 30.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Davka | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Weiden | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Desert Black | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Charming Ruler | 3.50 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Derby Ride | 30.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Mojolicious | 12.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Bombilate | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Quiet No More | 30.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Shazara | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Ginga (ARG) | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Lucy De | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Hacktivism | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Heavenly Thought | 6.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Antonina (PER) | 12.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Demigoddess | 30.00 | 8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Cosita Mia | 6.00 | 2 | 4-1 | Scr |
| 6 | 6 | Allianna | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Fantastic Girl | 15.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Dream Tree | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Pacific Strike | 2.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Rancor | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 12 | 10 | Turing Machine | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Haig’s Factor | 15.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Two Steps Faster | 30.00 | 9.3 | 17-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Midnight Bisou | 5.00 | 9.3 | 17-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Tea for Tam | 15.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 | |
| 13 | 11 | Etching | 15.00 | 10.8 | 20-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Beyond Pleasure | 20.00 | 12.8 | 24-1 | Scr |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Handicap)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | Image of Joplin | 4.00 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Dadtaughtmewell | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | Scr |
| 10 | 7 | Dream Police | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | City Steel | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dukes Up | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | Scr |
| 4 | 4 | Senator Robert | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | Scr |
| 1 | 1 | Getoffmyback | 5.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 6 | Shackleford Banks | 6.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Tribal Roar | 8.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Donji | 6.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | Scr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | Avalanche | 4.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 14 | 14 | Oiseau de Guerre | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | Scr |
| 7 | 7 | Thorpe d’Oro | 10.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Zipman | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | New Dancer | 10.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | Scr |
| 13 | 13 | Little Juanito | 4.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | Scr |
| 8 | 8 | Starting Bloc | 4.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | Scr |
| 4 | 4 | Langham | 10.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cats Blame | 8.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Williston Dude | 10.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | Scr |
| 2 | 2 | Impression | 8.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mesut | 15.00 | 10.8 | 20-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Uncle Billy | 8.00 | 10.8 | 20-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Dude’s Dude | 30.00 | 13.3 | 25-1 |
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.