January 11, 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 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Downhill Run | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Jump the Tracks | 2.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Rustic Canyon | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Studly Perfection | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Culpable | 5.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Joeray | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Heat Things Up | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Colonel Jim | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Magnum Maduro | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Cash Pilot | 50.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Dadlani | 2.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Curlina Curlina | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Princess Nicole | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Eye of the River | 30.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Hope She Will | 3.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Grace Hopper | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sonnet’s Joy | 50.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Christmas Carol | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Victoria Falls | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Time for Luck | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 7 | Halo Ahead | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Arrowsphere | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Miz Tianjin | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Paddy Jean | 3.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 12 | 9 | Alpha Pegasus | 30.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Veiled Heat | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Tell Me More | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Eternal Endeavour (GB) | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | On a Toot | 50.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Sturdy One | 4.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Revenue Virginius | 1.60 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Princess Kendra | 3.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Be a Lady | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tee Em Eye | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Macalla | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Charming Alexis | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Gozen | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Tivat | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 9 | Gracious Me | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Flammetta | 5.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 13 | 10 | D D’s Lute | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Wicked Storm | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Mischievous Song | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Ms Dupree | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | The Nine O | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 14 | 11 | Miss Georgie Gal | 30.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | An Eddie Surprise | 10.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Pacific Kitty | 20.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Swallows Inn Gal | 50.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Son of the South | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Animo | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Quick Finish | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Black Storm | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Insubordination | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Wild Lando | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Easter Morn | 3.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cayate | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Holidayincambodia | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Miss Bliss | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Southern Treasure | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Lucky Student | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Where’s the D | 3.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Cheese | 20.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Nazareth | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Just Bookin | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | I’m No Patsy | 30.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Pomp and Party | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Winner’s Dream | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Divine Spark | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Rizzi’s Honors | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tuscany Beauty | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Fair Regis | 4.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Sally Simpson | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Empress Rules | 50.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Papa Mambo | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Just Be Held | 10.00 | 7.2 | 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.