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.