Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 20, 2019

January 20, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kazan (IRE) 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Morse Code 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Pincheck (IRE) 2.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 Count Alexander 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Keep Quiet (FR) 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Choo Choo 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Move Over (GB) 10.00 5.9 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shanghai Billy 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Moon Juice 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Victor’s Show 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Pastorelli 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 Pig Iron 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Silver Badge 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Casual Reply 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Jimmy the Bull 20.00 7.1 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kawara (BRZ) 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Banze No Oeste (BRZ) 3.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Kenzou’s Rhythm 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Lindante 4.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Hard Arch 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 6 Monterey Shale 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Shirl’s Ready 10.00 5.4 10-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Captain N. Barron 3.50 2.9 6-1
1 1 Emotional Ride 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Bless His Heart 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Bartlett Hall 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Centaurus Rule 4.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Doheny Beach 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Raggy Rocks 10.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Scorpio 30.00 6.8 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Three Quarter Time 4.50 SCRATCH
5 4 Blue Moonrise 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 6 Flor de La Mar 0.80 3.2 6-1
4 3 Chocolate Speights 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 2 Live the Moment 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Run’n Down a Dream 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Flat Out Joy 15.00 5.3 10-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Secret Courier 6.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Railman 3.00 2.2 4-1
7 6 You Must Chill 3.50 3.3 6-1
9 8 Violent Behavior 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 3 Thin Line 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 1 Red Clem 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 7 Loyalty Rewarded 12.00 6.1 12-1
3 2 Shared 20.00 6.4 12-1
11 10 Lil Sydney 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 5 Trial by Fire 20.00 7.7 15-1
5 4 Lake Show 20.00 7.8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shake N Fries 2.50 2 4-1
3 3 Silent Alarm 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Redrock Trail 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Tanker 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Royal Aspirations 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Contagion 5.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 A Salute to Lt Dan 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Warrensdirtydancer 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Small Town Boy 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Friday’s At Shady 12.00 7.9 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Astra S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cheekaboo 10.00 SCRATCH
9 8 India Mantuana 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 7 K P Pergoliscious (IRE) 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 4 Plein Air (IRE) 4.00 4.1 8-1
10 9 Pantsonfire (IRE) 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 3 Amboseli 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 1 Lynne’s Legacy 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 2 Arctic Roll (GB) 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 5 Trust Fund Kitty 30.00 6.8 13-1
7 6 Copper Fever 30.00 7.4 14-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 K P’s Smokin 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Don’teatmycookies 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Lucky Val 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 London Hotel 2.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Mi Pajarito 4.00 5 9-1
5 5 Majestic Authority 15.00 5 10-1
8 8 Tiz Mi Haina 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Blissful Lady 20.00 6.6 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Naughty Sophie 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Fiery Lady 6.00 SCRATCH
10 8 Helen’s Tiger 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Batiquitos 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 3 Special Purpose (IRE) 4.00 3.7 7-1
11 9 Oleksandra (AUS) 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 4 Spy Ring (IRE) 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 6 Drift Away 10.00 5 9-1
8 7 We All Have Dreams 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Gleefuly 20.00 7.6 14-1
6 5 Happiness 20.00 7.8 15-1

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.