Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 7, 2018

April 7, 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 Zusha 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Mela Jones 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Whirling 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Now Blessed 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Hot Autumn 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 On a Toot 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Star Kissed 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Trust in Love 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Paint Me Lucky 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Golden Gladiator 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 More Honor 4.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Frenchmen Street 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Eskimo Roses 6.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Desert Stone (IRE) 8.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Holly Blame 8.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Alfareed 6.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Implicitly 6.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Scat Big Dad 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Rumpus Cat 12.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 California King 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Courtship 12.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Rossman 20.00 9.6 18-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Taniko 3.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Super Duper Cooper 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Kona Coast 3.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Curly’s Waterfront 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Arch Prince 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Trustworthy 3.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 For Him 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Bacoli 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Stakes) – Evening Jewel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Show It N Moe It 1.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 One Fast Broad 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Spiced Perfection 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Smiling Tigress 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Empress of Lov 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Blessed Lady 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Ismelucky 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Wishful 20.00 6.7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Providencia S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Florista (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Paved 2.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Ms Bad Behavior 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Fatale Bere (FR) 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Pulpit Rider 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Lexington Grace (IRE) 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Retro 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Treasuring (GB) 10.00 6 11-1
9 8 Deep Breath (IRE) 50.00 7.4 14-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Stakes) – Echo Eddie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heck Yeah 1.40 2.2 4-1
4 4 Take the One O One 1.60 2.2 4-1
1 1 Rewired 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Psycho Dar 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Fire When Ready 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Shaymin 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Campaigner 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Generally Lucky 20.00 7.2 14-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sawyer’s Hill 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Mesut 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 6 Cascade Rock (IRE) 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Accountability 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 7 Avalanche 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Tartini 6.00 4.5 8-1
10 9 Malibu Music 12.00 6 11-1
9 8 Dreams of Valor 12.00 6.1 12-1
5 4 Fortune of War (GB) 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 5 Elwood J 12.00 6.8 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Midnight Pleasure 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Conqueror 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Clever Royal 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Rocko’s Wheel 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Stone Hands 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Sheer Flattery 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Sigur Ros 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Pioneer Lad 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 9 Fast Munny 8.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Swayze 8.00 7.5 14-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Stakes) – Santa Anita Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bolt d’Oro 1.20 2.2 4-1
6 6 Justify 0.80 2.6 5-1
1 1 Instilled Regard 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Core Beliefs 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Jimmy Chila 30.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Pepe Tono 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Orbit Rain 50.00 6.1 12-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Stakes) – Royal Heroine S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Enola Gray 3.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Madame Stripes (ARG) 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Beau Recall (IRE) 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Thundering Sky 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Midnight Crossing (IRE) 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Sassy Little Lila 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Sophie P (GB) 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Instant Reflex 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Mongolian Shopper 15.00 7.5 14-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Stakes) – Santa Anita Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spectator 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Midnight Bisou 1.20 3 6-1
9 9 Thirteen Squared 4.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Spring Lily 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 We All Have Dreams 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Exuberance 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Finess Bere (FR) 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Fool’s Paradise 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 First Dudette 30.00 7.6 14-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Starlite Style 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hachi (CHI) 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Pantsonfire (IRE) 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Laseen (IRE) 3.00 3 6-1
7 6 The Tulip (IRE) 4.00 3.7 7-1
10 8 Queen Blossom (IRE) 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 4 Majestic Angel 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 5 Dalsaros 8.00 5 9-1
9 7 Arch of Troy 12.00 6.6 12-1
4 3 Ms Wakaya 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Stakes) – Hh Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 EASTER MAN 2.50 3 6-1
9 9 QUICK SAND AA 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 RB NASH 3.50 3.6 7-1
11 11 DREAM PEARL 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 UPTOWN SANDY GIRL 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 MAHRA T 15.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 SAND VICTOR 30.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 ZELLS BELLS 30.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 CAPTAIN BUSH 20.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 MYSTICAL MHF 30.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 LIL DUDE AA 30.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 RB HOCUS POCUS 30.00 10.3 20-1

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.