January 6, 2019 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 Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Iron Curtain | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Centaurus Rule | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Sir Eddie | 1.80 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Midnight Bandit | 5.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Spicy Vibration | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Desert Movie | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Levi’s Saint James | 30.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Queen Bee to You | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Starr of Quality | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Arctic Roll (GB) | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Withholding Info | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Convince | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sauce On Side | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Mongolian Humor | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sweet Treat | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | So Gucci | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Acadia Fleet | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Equal Measure | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Discrete Stevie B | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Miss Fia | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Point Received | 30.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tick Tock | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Blueberry Princess | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Thanks | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Awepollonia | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Had Enough K P | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Depende de Ti | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | West Way Dreams | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Reds Sacred Appeal | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ayacara (GB) | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Original Intent | 3.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Builder | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Typhoon Harry | 5.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Spirit Mission | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Frankie Machine | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Platinum Equity | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Gryffindor | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Royal Seeker | 10.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Spend It | 10.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Princess Roi | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Batiquitos | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Bashful | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Nice Ice | 10.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Loving Lynda | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Tyfosha | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | No Wine Untasted | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Trustini | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Copy Begone | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Surfing Star | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | El Huerfano | 3.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Kershaw | 6.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Super Sol | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Air Vice Marshal | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | All Out Blitz | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Pepe Tono | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Clear the Mine | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Magic Musketier | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Santa Ynez S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Bellafina | 0.80 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mother Mother | 1.80 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sold It | 8.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Reflect | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tomlin | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Vallestina | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Lea’s Reward | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Quizlet | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 7 | Miss Unusual | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Pied N True | 5.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Rizzi’s Honors | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Christy Jackson | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Baby Ice | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Just Be Held | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Creative Spark | 30.00 | 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.