January 5, 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Sly Humor | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Moon Kitty | 2.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | You’re Late | 15.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Vai | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Go On Mary | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lady Ninja | 3.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Adios Cali | 15.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Hottalabamba | 1.40 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | We All Have Dreams | 5.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Emboldened | 2.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mojgan | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Sensible Thoughts | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Fool’s Paradise | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cowboytakemeaway | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Princess Dorian | 3.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Troublesome | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Foxy Fresh | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Fly Far Away | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Conquest Flatterme | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ransomed | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Trap Queen | 5.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Christy Jackson | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Cats Blame | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Sawbuck | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Towards the Light | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dominant Don | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Williston Dude | 4.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Caray | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Bob’s Bad Boy | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Exceptiontotherule | 15.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Capes Hot Rocket | 15.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Purr Cat | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Lauderdale | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Studly Perfection | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Martin Riggs | 1.80 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Holy Ghost | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 6 | Mo Over | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Cosa Nostra (IRE) | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Minister’s Glory | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Chieftain’s Lad | 30.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Fashion Fair | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Todos Santos | 6.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Singleforareason | 1.60 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Candy Boss | 1.20 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Blissful Lady | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | All for Charity | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | It’s Not So Easy | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Sharp Holiday | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Briartic Gal | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Lady Espionage | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Rolling Shadow | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Winemenow | 4.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Speakers | 3.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Battleground State | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Candy Ruler | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Promnesia | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | No Comparison | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Laynee | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mizzen Glory | 10.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Gotham Desire | 12.00 | 7.1 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Lethal Legacy | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Venice | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Tizswift | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Artistic Ministry | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Sauce On Side | 2.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Spiritualist | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Taylorealswift | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Mischievious Lass | 1.80 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Millie Joel | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Wicked Sunset | 20.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tapitha Bonita | 15.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tisn’t She Lucky | 8.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Cee Sam’s Girl | 15.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Wannabe Solo | 30.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
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.