May 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Super Patriot | 1.60 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | South Boot Shirley | 1.80 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Dianka | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Irish Lassie | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Bad and Bougie | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Full Court | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sweet Sophie Grace | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | I Adore You | 30.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Silken Road | 50.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Time for Kisses | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lippy | 3.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Imminent | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Naturalborn Singer | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | At the Margin | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sunny Holly | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Naughty Tiger | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Time for Suzzie | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Stringent | 1.60 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Twirling Tiger | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Chrisiscookin | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Towards the Light | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | My Farmer | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | We Go Now | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Flammetta | 2.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | An Eddie Surprise | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Wishful | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Quinnie | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sekhmet’s Revenge | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lucky Lula | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tapitha Bonita | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Ipray | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Briartic Gal | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Quiet No More | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Jill Madden | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Veronica Bay | 15.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Paschalitsa | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Bonneville Flats | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | St. Joe Bay | 3.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | El Huerfano | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Desert Law | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Stone Hands | 2.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Giant Influence | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Quality Line | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Monydontspenitself | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Shoemaker Mile S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Pavel | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Heart to Heart | 2.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Bowies Hero | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Blackjackcat | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Hunt (IRE) | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Om | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Next Shares | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Colonist | 15.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Arms Runner | 15.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Wonderful Lie | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Wandering Patrol | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Batiquitos | 4.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Love a Honeybadger | 4.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Red Stich | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Donut Girl | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Mixed Emotions | 6.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Stylist | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Bragging Rights | 3.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Smart Rachel | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Pulpitinthesky | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Power Booked | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Heloise | 4.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Purdue | 8.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Gray Diva | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | She’s R Cause | 20.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Apaixonada | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Daisy’s Stormcat | 50.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 10 (Stakes) – Monrovia S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Classy Tune | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Belvoir Bay (GB) | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Coniah | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Ancient Secret | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Blame It On Alphie | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Compelled | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Algorhythmic | 15.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Causeway Carolyn | 30.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Miss Sugars (GB) | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Mongolian Shopper | 20.00 | 7.4 | 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.