February 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Super Patriot | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Seattle Drop | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Mongolian Window | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Prairie Citizen | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sudden Light | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Princess Fran | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sweet Congrats | 15.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Dalsaros | 2.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Mistressofthenight | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Lake Time | 1.60 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Demigoddess | 15.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Americana | 4.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Red Obsession | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Mor Candy | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Bad Boy Leroy | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Jerry’s Thunder | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | King Darius | 12.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Bear Down Cats | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Duke of Fallbrook | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Millie Joel | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Victoria Falls | 2.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Shining Armada | 2.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Wasatch Wonder | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Solar Corona | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Party At Midnight | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Misty Slew | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Lookingforthewire | 30.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | B Squared | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Tristan’s Trilogy | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Cimpl Man | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | The Critical Way | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Aristocratic | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Eric the Trojan | 6.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Incensed | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Desert Law | 8.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Double Touch (GB) | 12.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Mixed Emotions | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Lucky Lula | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Tacy | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Whacked | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Champagne Honey | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Calimonco Action | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lily Be Good | 6.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Oh My Soul | 6.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Whatyouciswhatuget | 15.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Quizlet | 30.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Rafter One | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Winning Causeway | 5.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Tribal Jewel | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | South Texas Lingo | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Rprettyboyfloyd | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Harrovian | 30.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mr. Louis | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Storm Comin Thru | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Midnight Cello | 6.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Winning Element | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Acker | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Lauren’s Ladd | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Rainbow Squall | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Principal Bob | 3.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | For Him | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bacoli | 4.00 | 5.6 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Big and Loud | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Bob’s All In | 20.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
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.