Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 1, 2018

February 1, 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
2 2 Capes Hot Rocket 2.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Spend It 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Sawbuck 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Lucky Staxx 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Tiz the Ticket 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Awesome Anywhere 4.50 5.8 11-1
8 8 Spokane Eagle 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Soft Trip 30.00 6.1 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Momma’s Baby Boy 1.60 2.2 4-1
5 5 Hollywood Strike 3.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Antioch 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Surfside Sunset 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Insubordination 10.00 4.5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Airfoil 1.80 2.4 4-1
2 2 Next Speaker 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Iron Rob 4.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Here and There 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Madelyn’s Wild Max 4.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Bear Skinned 8.00 4.8 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ketos 6.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Rate for Me 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 4 Los Gatos 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Elwood J 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 8 At Ease 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 3 Green With Eddie 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 6 My Man Chuckles 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 5 Taima the Hawk 5.00 5.7 11-1
8 7 Exotic Ghost 8.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Well Measured 2.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Rocket Heat 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Papa Turf 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Red Carpet Cat 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Classico 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 True Valor 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Beantown Boys 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Allaboutaction 12.00 6.2 12-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Princess Dorian 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Chay Up and Away 12.00 SCRATCH
2 1 C. C. Zipp 2.50 1.8 3-1
9 7 Road Test 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Tiki Bar Logic 6.00 4 8-1
8 6 Fly Far Away 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 2 Reckless Charm 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 5 Little Nati 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 3 Christy Jackson 8.00 5.5 10-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Proud ‘n’ Ready 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lynne’s Legacy 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Siberian Iris (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Pantsonfire (IRE) 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 3 Scandal 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Bombilate 4.00 4.2 8-1
9 8 Pistol Packin Rose 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 6 The Tulip (IRE) 4.00 4.6 9-1
11 10 Causeforcommotion 5.00 5 9-1
6 5 Sasini (GB) 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 9 Antonina (PER) 30.00 8.1 15-1
3 2 Glory and Power 20.00 8.1 15-1
8 7 Night Time Inc (ARG) 20.00 8.2 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Impecunious 1.20 2.7 5-1
3 3 Lucky Lula 2.50 3.4 7-1
8 8 My Claw 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Dee Way to Go 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Irish Lassie 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Proudly Elegant 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sunset Melody 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 My Scarlett 12.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Lady California 50.00 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.