April 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Lauren’s Ladd | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Winning Element | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Ya Gotta Wanna | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Gosilently | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Dark Energy | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Gray Admiral | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Saratoga Morning | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | It’s a New Year | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Quiet No More | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Albeit | 1.20 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Del Mar Diva | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Dizzy Diva | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Reinahermosa | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Dadlani | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Mariana’s Girl | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Whacked | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Wampus | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Solar Corona | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Curlina Curlina | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Angel On Point | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Eye of the River | 15.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Misty Slew | 4.50 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Smart Little Devil | 8.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Stella Sweeper | 20.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Empire Zone | 30.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Marley’s Freedom | 0.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Surrender Now | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Phantom Proton | 8.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Yuvetsi | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Citizen Kitty | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Time for Ebby | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | Royal Seeker | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Schooley | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Famous Rock Star | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Ultimate Bango | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Sir Eddie | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Dreamer’s Reality | 2.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Bob’s Bad Boy | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Hit the Seam | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Animo | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Clem Dela Clem | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sidepocket Action | 3.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Black Storm | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Golden Gladiator | 50.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Stay Golden | 30.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Trojan Time | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | American All Star | 1.80 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Nova | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sierra Echo | 4.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Evening Reward | 20.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Moon Juice | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Man O Work | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 6 | 6 | St. Simeon | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Chiquilin | 20.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Just Bookin | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Where’s the D | 4.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Jill Madden | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Gift of a Star | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Anita G. | 3.50 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Briartic Gal | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Paschalitsa | 10.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Veronica Bay | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Fruity (IRE) | 15.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | I’m No Patsy | 30.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Swinging Star | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dr. Troutman | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Cats Blame | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Smuggler Union | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | In My Sight | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Dreams of Valor | 6.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | R Cha Cha | 6.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Awesome Heights | 6.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | General Mach Four | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Curly’s Waterfront | 15.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Alternate Rhythm | 1.80 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Giddymeister | 8.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Our Tiger’s Boy | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | North County Guy | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Bohan | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Powerful Thirst | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Bonaventure | 5.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Tandy Ride | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Doheny Beach | 50.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Quad | 12.00 | 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.