May 18, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Proud ‘n’ Ready | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Peach Cove (NZ) | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Salsita | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Ok Doll | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Beautiful Becca | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Resky Business | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Zuzanna | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ryder’s Starlight | 8.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Mapit | 2.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Beautiful Princess | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Princess Kendra | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Fool’s Paradise | 3.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Demigoddess | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bella Filomena | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Beau Square | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Goseecal | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | G Q Covergirl | 1.80 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Travieza | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tizanillusion | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Morning Dance | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Ruby Trust | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Saburai | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Broome | 1.60 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Wish You Were Mine | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Sweet Congrats | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Turing Machine | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | See the World | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Spacerika | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Smart Little Devil | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Handicap)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Beaumarchais | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Unusual Meeting | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | El Tovar | 3.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | My Man Chuckles | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Lewis Vale | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Tough It Out | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Muchos Besos | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Pick One | 50.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | Roaring Rule | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Runaway Saturday | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | Beneficent | 2.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Flagstaff | 8.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Julius | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Explorer | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Hayne’s Pal | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Calabasas | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Henry County | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Holiday Bay | 12.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Caribbean (AUS) | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Hermano | 15.00 | 8.2 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Trapalanda | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Popular Kid | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Jay Makes Us Laugh | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Plain Wrap | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Shaymin | 4.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Informality | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Rolls Royce Deal | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Zippy Groom | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Taste’s Legend | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Taniko | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Winning Element | 2.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Hot American | 2.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Dreams of Valor | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Extreme Heat | 15.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | For Him | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Dare to Enter | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
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.