April 26, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Beau Square | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | A Little Bit Me | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lightning Dove | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Angel Allie | 3.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Queen Anne’s Lace | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Giant Mongolian | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tizanillusion | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Tidal Effect | 1.40 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Super Terrific | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Captivate | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 4 | Goodwillambassador | 2.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Imagineiamfastest | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 3 | June Two Four | 15.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 1 | Invasion Looming | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Shaula | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Southern Treasure | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 7 | Kiss My Lulu | 4.50 | 3.4 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Rockantharos | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Not too Shiny | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Forthenineteen | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Tiz Deliteful | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Easter Fever | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Diamond Proof | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Ib Prospecting | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Sweet Treat | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Smart Rachel | 10.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Veiled Heat | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | California Breeze | 2.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | River Muskrat | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Mi Pajarito | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Latin Charm | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mariana’s Girl | 15.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Stylist | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Jan’s Reserve | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Eric the Trojan | 3.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Home Run Kitten | 4.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Moonlight Drive (ITY) | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Eddie Haskell | 4.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | K Thirty Eight | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Allaboutmike | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Ohio (BRZ) | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Hitters Park | 15.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Stringent | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Rick’s Dream | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | The Common Man | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Twirling Tiger | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 7 | Fire to the Wire | 5.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Atomic Action | 10.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | My Farmer | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Bourque | 15.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Hank the Tank | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 12 | 8 | Levitation | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Go Ghetto | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | We Go Now | 20.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Deal With It Dude | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Little Scotty | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Van Cortlandt | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Kawara (BRZ) | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Kid Charming | 3.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Point Piper | 4.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Seau | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Mongolian Greywolf | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Upper Room | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Fashion Brand | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Aha | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Spiel | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Unaffordable U | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Lady Lemon Drop | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Into Glamour | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Luminoso | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Curlin’s Journey | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Rockin Ready | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Party Dancer | 3.50 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Heaven Escape | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Rattle | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Bring On The Band (IRE) | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Curlin’s Prize | 12.00 | 6.6 | 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.