January 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Imminent | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Reachreachreach | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Miss Lady Ann | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Athleisure | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Meritocracy | 2.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ron’s Cat | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Noise Mandate | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Vegas Strong Baby | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Discreet Diva | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Divine Dharma | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Imperial Creed | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Sass Machine | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Desert Trip | 8.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | First Street | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Whata Flirt | 0.80 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Weather Market | 1.80 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Venice | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Spacerika | 15.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Grey Tsunami | 30.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Tell My Fortune | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Impeachableoffense | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Big Buzz | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Lomu | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Arch Anthem | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Englander | 5.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Sellwood | 1.80 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | Cajun Treasure | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | The Daddy Factor | 12.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Li’l Grazen | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Shylock Eddie | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sapphire Kid | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | We Will Re Joyce | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Toreno | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Chasin Lucas | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | She’sluckythatway | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Hero for Hire | 1.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Irish and Lucky | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Cioppino Pasadino | 2.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Forthenineteen | 20.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Lovely Linda | 30.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Ciao Luna | 15.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Charming Alexis | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | California Journey | 1.60 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ground Attack | 1.80 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Acclimate | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Plain Wrap | 20.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Nap Lajoie | 3.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Spend It | 20.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Ky. Colonel | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Bird Is the Word | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Twentytwentyvision | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | North County Guy | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 2 | Kristi’s Copilot | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Secret Touch | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 3 | Tough It Out | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 4 | Clear the Mine | 5.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 5 | Plum Dandy | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
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.