February 15, 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 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Joejoe’s Kingdom | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Cannonball Comin | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | For Him | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Joeray | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Mac McLovin | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Luke’s On Fire | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Zippy Groom | 6.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Jimmythisnjimthat | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Walk On Water | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Her Royalness | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Knowitallhousewife | 2.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Del Mar Diva | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | So Euro | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Clearly Gone | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Empire Zone | 15.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Out of Patience | 2.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Gentrified | 1.80 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Eagle Screams | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Howdy | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sanavi | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Hawks Peak | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Full Access | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Tough It Out | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Kona Dreams | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Bedeviled | 4.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Taima the Hawk | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | At Ease | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Spitfire | 6.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Reno Johnny | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Chiefs Lil Pearl | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Silverspun Pickup | 3.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | La Chepis | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sugaratsundown | 20.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mama’s Kid | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tiger Mom | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Cuvee Cat | 50.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Miss Pretty | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Cat Burglar | 1.80 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dalmore | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hot Sean | 2.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Dressed in Hermes | 12.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Infobedad (ARG) | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Seattle Serenade | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Play Hard to Get | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Image of Joplin | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Grazen Sky | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Raagheb | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Jimmy Bouncer | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Dr. Dorr | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 8 | Twentytwentyvision | 4.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Anatolian Heat | 8.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Colonist | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Spanish Hombre | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Harbour Master (GB) | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Tribal Fighter | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Grecian Fire | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Ronald R (IRE) | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Famous Rock Star | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Fly First Class | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Coil to Strike | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Coil Me Home | 5.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Fashionably Fast | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Lord Rayleigh | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Surfing Star | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Mavericks | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Eddie’s Moment | 12.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Golden Gladiator | 30.00 | 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.