December 29, 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 Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Thankful Every Day | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 7 | Tiz the Ticket | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Taco Tuesday | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Insubordination | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Majordomo | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Chrisiscookin | 2.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Am I Blue | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Mintenized | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Soft Trip | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Krissys Manicure | 2.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mis Viola | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lady Phyllis | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | La Chepis | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Kiss of Dahpespe | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Baytown Juliet | 20.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Girlsintheoffice | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Star Spangled Kid | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Pure Pursuit | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Shaky Alibi | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 6 | Zipman | 5.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 10 | 7 | Mesut | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Oiseau de Guerre | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Cascade Rock (IRE) | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Conquest Smartee | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Factorial | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | New Dancer | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Air On Fire | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Lymebyrd | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Desert General | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Popular Kid | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Lovely Anzi | 4.50 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Closing Time | 4.50 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Rolls Royce Deal | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Fire to the Wire | 6.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Nap Lajoie | 10.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Eddie Logan S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Pubilius Syrus | 1.80 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Inscom | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | East Rand | 4.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Choo Choo | 4.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Blended Citizen | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Hardboot | 30.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ayacara (GB) | 5.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Magic Musketier | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Boot Scootin’ Kid | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Don’teatmycookies | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 12 | Uno Trouble Maker | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 13 | 11 | Venice | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Misty Slew | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Wild Edie | 4.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Parawan | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Bragging Rights | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Mariana’s Girl | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Empress Songbird | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 12 | 10 | Celestial Music | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 11 | 9 | M D’s Jewel | 50.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Jane’s Revenge | 30.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Sexy Star | 30.00 | 9.7 | 18-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Dalsaros | 2.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Meet and Greet | 5.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Bad Ju Ju | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Late ‘n Left | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Kentan Road | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Lake Time | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ruby Trust | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Time for Ebby | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Discreet Senorita | 12.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Lauren’s Ladd | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Red King | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Curly’s Waterfront | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Pacific Coast Hwy | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Uber Star | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Lori’s Attitude | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Bacoli | 5.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Pocket Personality | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Gosofar | 15.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Rainbow Squall | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Iron Alex | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Royal Opera House (IRE) | 8.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
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.