February 22, 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)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Cistron | 3.50 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Stormy Liberal | 0.60 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tough Sunday | 5.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Eddie Haskell | 4.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Calculator | 15.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Li’l Grazen | 1.80 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Lady Ninja | 2.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Toreno | 10.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Convince | 4.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Time for Ebby | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Two Fifty Coup | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Cooney | 1.80 | 1.6 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Stay in Yo Lane | 4.00 | 1.6 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Lead Star | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Mad Mike | 10.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Dannie Joe | 4.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tiz Toffee | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Kindred | 3.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Winsinfashion | 15.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Lovely Raquel | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | We All Have Dreams | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Chay Up and Away | 10.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | The Craic | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Algorhythmic | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Spy Ring (IRE) | 3.50 | 0.9 | 2-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Animosity | 5.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Space Talk (GB) | 8.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Trustini | 8.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tyfosha | 10.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Special Purpose (IRE) | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Batiquitos | 6.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Team Hollywood | 12.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Nice Ice | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Merger Arbitrage | 10.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Samandah | 1.80 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tick Tock | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Discrete Stevie B | 5.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Thanks | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Alystar | 20.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | West Stowey Lass | 12.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | West Way Dreams | 20.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Cool Green | 2.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Jet Set Ruler | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ostini | 3.50 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Continental Divide | 8.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Push Through | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Plain Wrap | 20.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Hot Perfection | 10.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Super Duper Cooper | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Treasure Hunter | 4.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ferguson | 2.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hey Sequoia | 6.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Liberty Park | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Upper Room | 4.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | I Can Do This | 20.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Topgallant | 8.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Camino de Estrella | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Gray Admiral | 20.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Georgie Hyphen (IRE) | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Friendly Steve | 8.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Dignitaire | 4.50 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Hot American | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Mr. Magico | 8.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
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.