May 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Kittyhawk Lass | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Boldest Vow | 12.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Crazy Sexy Munny | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sapori Girl | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sybil’s Kitty | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | More Smores | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Dulverton Darling | 3.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Contagion | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Toothless Wonder | 2.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Asano | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Surprise Fashion | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Oliver | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Hard to Come Home | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | This Is the One | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Vegan | 1.60 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cholula Lips | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Akuba | 15.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Goveness Sheila | 12.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Fran’s Empire | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Phoenix Tears | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Popular Appeal | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Tikkun Olam | 1.80 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Of Good Report | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ack | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Palladium | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Poppy’s C Note | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Royal Insider | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Fawree | 3.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Eagle Screams | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Excavation | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Dukes Up | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Implicitly | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Pioneerof the West | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Muchos Besos | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Wilshire Dude | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Mongolian Window | 3.50 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Zuzanna | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Catoca | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Charmingslew | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Confidentially | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Nonna Gianna (IRE) | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Pride’s Gold | 5.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Taylor’s Addiction | 20.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | El Huerfano | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Dark Vader | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Restrainedvengence | 10.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Two Thirty Five | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Divisor | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Soi Phet | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Caymans Cobra | 12.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Blackjackcat | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Duranga | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Powder | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Todos Santos | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Rizzi’s Honors | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Winner’s Dream | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | She’sluckythatway | 50.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Red Shelby | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Forbidden Command | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Party Hostess | 10.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Twisted Rosie | 20.00 | 7.7 | 14-1 |
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.