May 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Baby Frankie | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Shanghai Fantasy | 1.20 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Zip’s Secret | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Irish Terrier | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Temple View | 10.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Bea’s Boy | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Tiz Love | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Rocket Fuel | 2.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Matriculate | 2.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Van Lingle Mungo | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | True Valor | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Here and There | 15.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Chiksika | 2.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Hard Arch | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Herkimer Storm | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Vegas Itch | 1.20 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Supreme Giant | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tiz the Ticket | 30.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Royal Rebel | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Trickonomics | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Smiling Angelo | 1.60 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Fire to the Wire | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Morgan S. | 1.80 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Shades of Victory | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Brickhouse | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Conquest Smartee | 1.80 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Upo | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Harliss | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | It’s Alexus | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sun And Shadow (GB) | 4.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Frankie Machine | 8.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ivy Mike | 8.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | War Link | 50.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Informality | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Moonman | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Miracle March | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Wise Curlin | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Shackalov | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | States Hero | 20.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Taco Tuesday | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Clear the Mine | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Little Scotty | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 6 | Magic Mark | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Home Run Kitten | 4.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Sorry Erik | 4.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | River Echo (GB) | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ferguson | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Point Piper | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Camps Bay | 1.60 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Pastorelli | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Silver Fury | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Chaaa | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Bob’s Bad Boy | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Big Bad Gary | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Courtship | 8.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Great Commission | 50.00 | 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.