January 31, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Bellerin | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | East Rand | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Ice Kat | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Falcone | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 1 | The Rule of King’s | 6.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 2 | Fortune of War (GB) | 10.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 4 | Hot American | 8.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 3 | Point Guard | 10.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Gain Ground | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Platinum Equity | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Odyssey Explorer | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Spa Shackalacka | 1.80 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ronton | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Elwood J | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Pointed | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Lomu | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Big Buzz | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Raging Tiger | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Dubnation | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dimkar (FR) | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Impeachableoffense | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | The Hardest Way | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Zulfikhar | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Distinctive B | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Captain Scotty | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Microrithms | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Graycaster | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Lucky Brite Eye | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Choi | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Discrete Stevie B | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Tick Tock | 3.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Perfect Ice Storm | 3.50 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Depende de Ti | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Point Received | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Tizbuds Princess | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | West Stowey Lass | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | West Way Dreams | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Maestro Dearte | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Starting Bloc | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Ya Gotta Wanna | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Risky Proposition | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Acker | 3.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 2 | Kershaw | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 4 | Magic Musketier | 12.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 3 | Encumbered | 15.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 5 | Fight On | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Kingly | 1.80 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Gray Magician | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Extra Hope | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Palladium | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Swamp Souffle | 20.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Big Scott Daddy | 3.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Manhattan Up | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Play Money | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Street Demand | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Brix | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Flicflac | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Mobou | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Derby Star | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Go Like the Wind | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Abusive Gary | 8.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Preaching Trainer | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Loud Mouth | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | He Be Mojo Risin | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Nice Haircut | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | King Lebron | 8.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Derby Storm | 30.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
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.