October 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | C. C. Zipp | 1.60 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Road Test | 2.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tee Em Eye | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Midnight Lilly | 2.50 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lethal Legacy | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Copper Cowgirl | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Croissant | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Allaboutmike | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Forever Juanito | 1.80 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Monydontspenitself | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | From the Distance | 12.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Gonna Fly Now | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Indygo Bo | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Reign On (GB) | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Theycallhimthekid | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Eskenforadrink | 1.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Chapis | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Heloise | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Peachy | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Spectacular Storm | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Stella Sweeper | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Princess Nicole | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Hinini | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Disco Tale | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Norwegian | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Had Enough K P | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Diosa | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Frisky Fox | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Daddy’s Mistress | 4.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Filthy | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Warrensrollingdice | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Queen Carmelita | 20.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Dominating Woman | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Swirling | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Beau Square | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Zaffinah (IRE) | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Spin Me a Kiss | 3.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Time for Ebby | 20.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Dis Smart Cat | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Ladybug | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Sunset Green Flash | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | All I Can Say | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Git On Your Pulpit | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Cayate | 5.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Bless His Heart | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | El Senor de Latuna | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Dynamic Duo | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | According to Buddy | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Anziyan Cat | 30.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Wonderful Lie | 1.80 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Gem of a Marina | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Powder | 2.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tribal Dance | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Judicial | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Pied N True | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Shanghai Barbie | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Great Salvation | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Kookie Gal | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Gotta Be Lucky | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Perfect Ice Storm | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Doc Yco Cheeks | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Hot Magistrate | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | The Pet | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Sedamar | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Stylin Ocean | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Tiny Tap | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
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.