Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 26, 2018

October 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 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Screenshot 4.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Magical Gray 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 5 She Be Striking (GB) 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 3 Rancor 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Stradella Road 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Gattaia 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 7 Dancing Belle 10.00 6.2 12-1
7 6 Smile Awhile 12.00 6.2 12-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 I Am the Danger 1.80 3.1 6-1
5 5 Quick Finish 1.60 3.1 6-1
2 2 Cayate 4.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Old Indian Trick 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Buck Duane 8.00 3.9 7-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Miss Voluptuous 6.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Sutro 3.00 3 6-1
9 8 Dearborn 2.50 3.8 7-1
5 4 Take a Leap 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Smart Win 15.00 4.4 8-1
3 2 Journal Entry 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 6 Arctic Roll (GB) 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 5 Waze Ready 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 7 Kaydetre 30.00 6.7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Discatsonthesquare 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Spectacular Move 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Li’l Grazen 2.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Christy Jackson 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Belle Monte 4.00 5 9-1
4 4 Magicalchic 30.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Bobbie Lincoln 6.00 5.5 10-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Palladium 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Baby Frankie 2.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Big Impression 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Lead Star 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Keyson 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Easy Keeper 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Extreme Heat 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Jack and I 4.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Acclimate 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Gray Admiral 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Platinum Equity 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Gracida 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Catch Fire 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 Hoover Tower 10.00 7.4 14-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Awepollonia 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 In the Spotlight 8.00 SCRATCH
6 4 Algorithmnblues 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 1 Divine Dharma 3.50 3.1 6-1
10 8 Cassie Belle 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 2 American Falls 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 5 Sharp Image 15.00 5 9-1
9 7 Easy Peasy 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 3 Borussia 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 6 Great Salvation 50.00 7 13-1
11 9 Morning Press 15.00 7.2 14-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Maestro Dearte 2.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Well Developed 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Marckie’s Water 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Any Questions 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Accountability 10.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Oscar Dominguez (IRE) 2.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Whoop Whoop (NZ) 12.00 5.6 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.