May 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Ralis | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Defiantly | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Allaboutmike | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Royal Opera House (IRE) | 5.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Uber Star | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Spitfire | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Swinging Star | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Lucky Staxx | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Isee It in Hiseyes | 2.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sharon’s Fury | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Captain Walker | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Wheresthemoneyjack | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Magical More | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Causeway Runner | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Yuvetsi | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Queen Laila | 1.60 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Phantom Proton | 2.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Princess Princess | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Munny Spunt | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Time for Ebby | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Bring On The Band (IRE) | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Rockin Ready | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Curlin’s Journey | 6.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Ficanas (GB) | 2.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Jazaalah | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Party Dancer | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | She’s Funny | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Resolu | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Still a Funny Girl | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Fashion Brand | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Gold Cup At Santa Anita S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Little Scotty | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Full of Luck (CHI) | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | City of Light | 1.80 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Accelerate | 2.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Dr. Dorr | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Pavel | 5.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Prince of Arabia | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Stakes) – Charles Whittingham S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Ritzy A. P. | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Full of Luck (CHI) | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Itsinthepost (FR) | 1.20 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Flamboyant (FR) | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Syntax (IRE) | 4.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Frank Conversation | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | What a View | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Kenjisstorm | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Fashionably Fast | 5.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Baby Gronk | 1.20 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Git On Your Pulpit | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Cayate | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Black Storm | 20.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Old Indian Trick | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Pig Iron | 8.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Jonas | 10.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Northrndancrsghost | 30.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Gamely S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Uni (GB) | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Madam Dancealot (IRE) | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Hawksmoor (IRE) | 1.80 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Madame Stripes (ARG) | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Beau Recall (IRE) | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Mopotism | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Midnight Crossing (IRE) | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Sophie P (GB) | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | It’s a New Year | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Imagineiamfastest | 4.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Flynn | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | North County Guy | 4.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Pioneerofthestorm | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Katzumoto | 6.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Livin On Prayer | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Catability | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 9 | 9 | For a Good Cause | 12.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Derby Factor | 50.00 | 7.7 | 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.