May 27, 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 Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
1 |
1 |
Minister’s Glory |
1.80 |
1.9 |
4-1 |
4 |
4 |
Wound Tight |
2.00 |
2.8 |
5-1 |
2 |
2 |
Clyde’s Pride |
3.00 |
4.2 |
8-1 |
6 |
6 |
Gold N Bold |
10.00 |
4.3 |
8-1 |
3 |
3 |
Celturian |
4.00 |
4.7 |
9-1 |
5 |
5 |
When Jesus Walked |
15.00 |
5 |
9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
5 |
5 |
Toothless Wonder |
2.50 |
2.4 |
5-1 |
3 |
3 |
Data Storm Kitty |
2.00 |
2.6 |
5-1 |
4 |
4 |
King of Speed |
3.50 |
3.7 |
7-1 |
2 |
2 |
Synthesis |
2.50 |
4.2 |
8-1 |
6 |
6 |
Racketeer |
10.00 |
4.3 |
8-1 |
1 |
1 |
Nice Haircut |
12.00 |
5.6 |
11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
1 |
1 |
Tell Me More |
2.50 |
2.2 |
4-1 |
4 |
4 |
Meal Ticket |
1.20 |
2.4 |
5-1 |
6 |
6 |
Mraseel (IRE) |
3.00 |
3.3 |
6-1 |
3 |
3 |
Tiny Tina |
6.00 |
4.3 |
8-1 |
2 |
2 |
Married by Now |
8.00 |
5.1 |
10-1 |
5 |
5 |
Proudly Elegant |
20.00 |
5.5 |
10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
5 |
5 |
Our Slick Chick |
2.00 |
1.8 |
3-1 |
3 |
3 |
Tapalita |
2.50 |
2.9 |
6-1 |
1 |
1 |
Vinaka |
3.00 |
3.8 |
7-1 |
7 |
7 |
Mongolian Rahy |
12.00 |
4.5 |
9-1 |
4 |
4 |
Diamond of Value |
5.00 |
4.8 |
9-1 |
6 |
6 |
Royal C |
8.00 |
5.7 |
11-1 |
2 |
2 |
Baby Ice |
12.00 |
5.9 |
11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
3 |
3 |
Miss Boom Boom |
2.50 |
2.5 |
5-1 |
4 |
4 |
Siberian Iris (IRE) |
2.00 |
2.6 |
5-1 |
5 |
5 |
Tammy’s Window |
3.00 |
3.5 |
7-1 |
1 |
1 |
Lynne’s Legacy |
4.00 |
3.7 |
7-1 |
2 |
2 |
Dhafeera (GB) |
5.00 |
5 |
9-1 |
6 |
6 |
Persistence (IRE) |
15.00 |
5.5 |
10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
8 |
8 |
Baby Brown |
2.50 |
2.2 |
4-1 |
1 |
1 |
Saint Tropez |
2.00 |
2.6 |
5-1 |
6 |
6 |
Irish Cream N Kafe |
6.00 |
4.7 |
9-1 |
5 |
5 |
Two Timing Lucy |
6.00 |
5.2 |
10-1 |
3 |
3 |
Copper Cowgirl |
8.00 |
5.5 |
10-1 |
7 |
7 |
Cheyenne Dancer |
12.00 |
5.8 |
11-1 |
2 |
2 |
Madera Jubilee |
30.00 |
5.9 |
11-1 |
9 |
9 |
Calimonco Action |
10.00 |
6.2 |
12-1 |
4 |
4 |
Nana’s Rule |
10.00 |
7 |
13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Black Pearl S.
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
2 |
2 |
Ahimsa |
2.50 |
2.5 |
5-1 |
6 |
6 |
Factorofwon |
5.00 |
3.2 |
6-1 |
7 |
7 |
Special Purpose (IRE) |
2.00 |
3.9 |
7-1 |
5 |
5 |
Sappho (IRE) |
5.00 |
4 |
7-1 |
3 |
3 |
Cute Knows Cute |
6.00 |
5 |
9-1 |
1 |
1 |
Navajo Dreamer (IRE) |
6.00 |
5.2 |
10-1 |
4 |
4 |
Nice Ice |
12.00 |
5.6 |
11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Desert Stormer S.
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
4 |
4 |
Miss Sunset |
1.20 |
1.8 |
3-1 |
5 |
5 |
Marley’s Freedom |
1.40 |
2.8 |
5-1 |
2 |
2 |
Classy Tune |
4.00 |
3.6 |
7-1 |
3 |
3 |
Yuvetsi |
8.00 |
4 |
8-1 |
1 |
1 |
Cuyathy |
10.00 |
4.8 |
9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
Prgm |
Post |
Name |
ML |
Expected |
Value |
2 |
2 |
Hollywood Square |
10.00 |
SCRATCH |
8 |
7 |
Paddock Pick |
3.00 |
2.1 |
4-1 |
4 |
3 |
Jimmy Chila |
3.50 |
2.3 |
4-1 |
5 |
4 |
Data Central |
4.00 |
4.2 |
8-1 |
6 |
5 |
I Am the Danger |
6.00 |
5 |
9-1 |
9 |
8 |
Brighton Boy |
6.00 |
5.3 |
10-1 |
3 |
2 |
Breakers Isle |
15.00 |
5.9 |
11-1 |
7 |
6 |
King Caymus |
12.00 |
6 |
11-1 |
1 |
1 |
Stonegate |
8.00 |
6 |
11-1 |
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.