January 12, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Zuzanna | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Cynthiana | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Vasilika | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Looking At Thelake | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Candy Swirls | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Goseecal | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | War Moccasin | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Midnight Lilly | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Aura Rose | 4.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | November Tale (IRE) | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Twirling Apples | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Dangerously Close | 2.50 | 3.4 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Betdesilvergold | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Red Stich | 4.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Batiquitos | 1.60 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Jill Madden | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Briartic Gal | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Raagheb | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Out of Patience | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Howdy | 6.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Saint Dermot | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Awe | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Gonna Fly Now | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Storm Comin Thru | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Kaboom | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Dude’s Dude | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Milhaud | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Liberty Jack | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Gio’s Gold | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Pure Pursuit | 2.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Magical More | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Thankful Every Day | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | June and Johnny | 30.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Mintenized | 30.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Impeachment Ace | 50.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Contento | 15.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Soft Trip | 30.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Bissou Bissou | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Lil Bit Dangerous | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Get Yourself Home | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Arunachala | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Radish | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | My Aunt Tillie | 4.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Roseannadana | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Wendy’s Back | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Warm It Up | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Bella Sierra | 20.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Zillinda | 6.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Biscotti Gal | 15.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Honor Maker | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sheswildnfree | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Optimistic Outcome | 4.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Backintheacademy | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Forbidden Command | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Swiss Skimmer | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Yes Mongolia | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Veronica Bay | 30.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Full Access | 2.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Six Point Rack | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dr. Troutman | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | The Big Train | 2.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Lord Admiral | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Plain Wrap | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Hot Perfection | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Nap Lajoie | 8.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Silversonic | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Rossmoor Way | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Tiny Tina | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 6 | Condi | 3.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 10 | 7 | Mariana’s Girl | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Dialed to Go | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Who Loves Eddie | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Party At Midnight | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 12 | 9 | Almond Bud | 20.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Atrevida | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 13 | 10 | Tizswift | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Starship Treasure | 30.00 | 7.1 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Mergie Troid | 50.00 | 8.3 | 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.