January 28, 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 | Sensible Myth | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Classy Atlantic | 3.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Vinaka | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Onassis | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Temple Princess | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Spiel | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Travieza | 15.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Gozen | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Ride Lady Ride | 20.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Lucky Romano | 2.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Madarnas | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Zippy Groom | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Treasure Hunter | 5.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Cannonball Comin | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ridgefield Rocket | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Pica | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Be a Lady | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Her Again | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Fruity (IRE) | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Gemini Journey | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Princess Kendra | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Scathing | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Stakes) – Clocker’s Corner S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Calculator | 1.60 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Perfectly Majestic | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Fly to Mars | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Jimmy Bouncer | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sycamore Lane | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | The Critical Way | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Spacerika | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | You Are Invited | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 7 | Angels N Devildogs | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Tiny Tina | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Turing Machine | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Mariana’s Girl | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Silversonic | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Allie’s Love | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Summer Down Now | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Foxy Fresh | 3.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Candy Boss | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Singleforareason | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Ransomed | 4.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Majestic Diva | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Sharp Holiday | 30.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Blissful Lady | 6.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ramona Lover | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Diamond Proof | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Ladybug | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Toinette | 2.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Stradella Road | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Rockin Ready | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Fantastic Girl | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Rattle | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Beyond Ambition | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Seattle Drop | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Fool’s Paradise | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Wedding Blush | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Life’s Blessings | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Lady Ninja | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Bar Scene | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Phantom Proton | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | What What What | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Yuvetsi | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Conquest Flatterme | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Not Now Carolyn | 12.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Dutton’s Legend | 15.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Pointed | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Jungle Warfare | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Fightinirishtabit | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Pali High | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Fengari | 4.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Concur | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Fibonacci | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Frenchmen Street | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Tidal Effect | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Samdar | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bartlett Hall | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Toro de Toro | 15.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Epical | 15.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Saratoga Morning | 20.00 | 7.6 | 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.