January 20, 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 Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Princess Fran | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Mo See Cal | 2.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | An Eddie Surprise | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Super Patriot | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Just Kathy | 5.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Nothing But Heat | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Wishful | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Lombo | 2.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Route Six Six | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Masked | 1.20 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Soltero | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Show Time Rocket | 4.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dynamic Duo | 50.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Kona Dreams | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Just Kidding | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | I Will Score | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Lucky J Lane | 6.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Hawks Peak | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sanavi | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Chalky (IRE) | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Lady Mamba | 1.80 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Morning Dance | 5.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Achira | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Night Bloom | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Golden Kitten | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Malibu Model | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Golden Age | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Downside Up | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Seau | 1.80 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Williston Dude | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Is Trevor Clever | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Mr. Matlock | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Dominant Don | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Royal Rebel | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Exceptiontotherule | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Baytown Juliet | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Sauce On Side | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Empress of Lov | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Winsinfashion | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Tinabud | 3.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Lady Phyllis | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Angelina’s Heaven | 20.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Las Cienegas S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Angel Allie | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Miss Southern Miss | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Bendable | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Coniah | 4.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Beau Recall (IRE) | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Anita Partner (IRE) | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Instant Reflex | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Proper Discretion | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Princess Princess | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Gosofar | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rocky’s Show | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Informality | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Adventurous | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Oopper Wallah | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Traffic Ticket | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Jay Makes Us Laugh | 8.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Quantum Force | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Harbour Master (GB) | 4.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Anatolian Heat | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Conquest Tsunami | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tribal Fighter | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Eric the Trojan | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Semper Fortis | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Horse Greedy | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Ronald R (IRE) | 5.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
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.