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.