February 8, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Pegasus Party | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | My Scarlett | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | An Eddie Surprise | 1.20 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Nothing But Heat | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Wishful | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Nana’s Rule | 20.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Perfect Portrait | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Dee Way to Go | 15.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Letsgotomarfatexas | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Portando | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Gigantis | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Hardcore Troubador | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Swiss Minister | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Miracle March | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tribal Roar | 10.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Li’l Grazen | 2.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Starr of Quality | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Fair Regis | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Kentan Road | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Vai | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Betdesilvergold | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Pomp and Party | 2.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Coronado Cool | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tee Em Eye | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tuscany Beauty | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Winner’s Dream | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Divine Spark | 6.00 | 5.6 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sally Simpson | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | She’sluckythatway | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Glorious Crown | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Kopitar | 1.60 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Harliss | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Captain Ron | 2.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Taste’s Legend | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bob’s Bad Boy | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Dixie Rival | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Secret Bend | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Pat the Bear | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Indavidualist | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Black Tie ‘n Tails | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Bargaining | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Mr. Louis | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Stoneys Mr Cruiser | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Ajac | 10.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Four Gaels | 6.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Mizter Kool Cat | 30.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Rim Ditch | 8.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Dynamic Duo | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | River Boyne (IRE) | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Kylemore | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Buckstopper Kit | 8.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Move Over (GB) | 3.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Magic Musketier | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Platinum Equity | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Here Is Happy | 15.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Martin Riggs | 8.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Minoso | 20.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Tap Fever | 10.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Sunny Sweet | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Cinnamon Twist | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Lanacakes | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Bragging Rights | 4.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Mi Pajarito | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Ocean Bound | 3.50 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Mergie Troid | 30.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | California Cactus | 50.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Rossmoor Way | 30.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Starship Treasure | 6.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Magnificent Q T | 6.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Yolanda’s Stone | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Dixie Lassie | 30.00 | 9.4 | 18-1 | |
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.