December 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 Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Shining Through | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Magnificent McCool | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Speakerofthehouse | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Leader of Men | 4.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Mystical Moon | 4.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Union Station | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Seven Oxen | 10.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Spectator’s Dream | 50.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Emotional Wreck | 30.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Frozen Money | 1.20 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Knight’s Cross | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sooner Better | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Rockandahardplace | 4.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | New Salute | 20.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Older Brother | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Quad | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Don’t Stalk Me | 1.20 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bob’s All In | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hollywood Dancer | 20.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Our Tiger’s Boy | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bizwhacks | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Maxim Rate | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Apache Princess | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Kittyhawk Lass | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Shut It Up | 3.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Objective | 2.50 | 3.4 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Rather Nosy | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Encanta | 2.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Enlisting | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Fight Night | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Malibu Cat | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Lil Respect | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | To the Morning | 15.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Ilha Do Mel | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Peachy | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Copper Cowgirl | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Desired Edge | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 10 | 10 | One Upper | 3.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Blissful Lady | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mi Pajarito | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Halo Girl | 30.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 11 | 11 | K P’s Smokin | 6.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Dressed in Prada | 10.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Warm It Up | 12.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Fellina | 50.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Cleopatra’s Strike | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Encumbered | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Oscar Dominguez (IRE) | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Starting Bloc | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Ya Gotta Wanna | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Epical | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Eckersley | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Majestic Eagle | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Whoop Whoop (NZ) | 10.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Kazan (IRE) | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Maestro Dearte | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Arms Runner | 12.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Any Questions | 20.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Mo Soul | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Aristocratic | 2.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Jump the Tracks | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Short of Ez | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Zap Again | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Zippy Groom | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Seau | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Smuggler Union | 12.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Downside Up | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Eddie Logan S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Neptune’s Storm | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Flying Scotsman | 1.60 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | More Ice | 6.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Rijeka (IRE) | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Sparky Ville | 4.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Manhattan Up | 12.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Swamp Souffle | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | The Creep | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Bob and Jackie | 6.00 | 5.6 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Weekly Call | 30.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kenzou’s Rhythm | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Trapalanda | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Dukes Up | 4.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Banze No Oeste (BRZ) | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Harrovian | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Gio’s Calling | 5.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dedicated to You | 12.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Air Pocket | 50.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Hard Arch | 6.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Broken Up | 8.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
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.