January 26, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Ice Kat | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Uber Star | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Winning Element | 2.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Royal Opera House (IRE) | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Rainbow Squall | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Lauren’s Ladd | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Nap Lajoie | 10.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Zapana’s Game | 30.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Big League | 2.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Coils Gold | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Captain Scotty | 1.80 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Hitters Park | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | True Valor | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Fast Pass | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Jonny’s Choice | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Rye Patch | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Roman Tizzy | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Hawk’s Eyes (BRZ) | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Midnight Cello | 4.50 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Winning Causeway | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tribal Jewel | 8.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Western Warrior | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Bad Boy Leroy | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cayate | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Taco Tuesday | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Red Obsession | 4.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | King Darius | 30.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Siege of Vicksburg | 8.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Son of the South | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Big Bang | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Hotsy Dotsy | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Tammy’s Window | 2.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Allsquare | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Fahan Mura | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Scatterling (IRE) | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Summertimemischief | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Todos Santos | 30.00 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Quinn Murphy | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Spend Spend Spend | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Mondaymorningblues | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Cognitive | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Spectacular Move | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Mongolian Window | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tell Your Mama | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Haig’s Factor | 30.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sweet Congrats | 15.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Madame Warrior | 10.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Radio Silence | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 7 | Incensed | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Mesut | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | What’sontheagenda | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Ky. Colonel | 15.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | El Tovar | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Little Juanito | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Rigoletto (SWI) | 10.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Drummer (GER) | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Thunderwolf | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Fivetwentyninefund | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Moon Juice | 3.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Geocas Dream | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mac McLovin | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Grand Air | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ministertomyheart | 4.50 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cadillac Express | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Mojolicious | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Blitzing Mario | 50.00 | 7.3 | 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.