June 15, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Mongolian Cheetah | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Frankincense | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Rumpus Cat | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Starting Bloc | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Data Central | 1.60 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Irish Spring | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Mongolian Groom | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Geocas Dream | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Jill Madden | 2.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Backintheacademy | 1.40 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Veronica Bay | 12.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Rockantharos | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ipray | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Trinitys Turn | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Fortune of War (GB) | 2.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Bear Chum (AUS) | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Over Par | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | No More Talk | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Bob’s Bad Boy | 15.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lauren’s Ladd | 5.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Two Hail Marys | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Worthy Turk | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Captivate | 1.80 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Fast Cotton | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Kershaw | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Astro Rider | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Littlebitamedal | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Scorpio | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Bold Papa | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Lymebyrd | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Defiantly | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Spitfire | 4.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Beantown Boys | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Bourbon Soul | 15.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Aventador (FR) | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Seau | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Comes the Dream | 8.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lucky Bryan | 8.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Golden Image | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Irish Terrier | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Luck’s Royal Flush | 2.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Concord Jet | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Kid Koil | 6.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Handsome John | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Mad Mike | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Oliver | 5.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Twisted Plot | 15.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Feeling Strong | 15.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | An American Jet | 6.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Stormy Valentino | 30.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Calexman | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Heartfullofstars | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | So Long Sailor | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Jimmy Chila | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | More Honor | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Unpossible | 5.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Daisy’s Stormcat | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Princess Areni | 1.60 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Garrulous Gal | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Sea Glass | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Brandon’s Law | 2.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Pray for Corday | 20.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Gray Diva | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Takes Two to Tenga | 5.00 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Loves Image | 20.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | M D’s Jewel | 50.00 | 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.