May 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Little No Way | 2.50 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Fortune of War (GB) | 5.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Big Sky Logan | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Mr. Magico | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Sergio | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Frankie Machine | 30.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Armed Wall | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Diamond Blitz | 5.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Saltarin | 12.00 | 8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | Beyond Pleasure | 1.20 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Cat’s Desire | 5.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Perfect Portrait | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Tempestuous Gal | 20.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Girl Can Partie | SCRATCH | |||
| 4 | 4 | K P Satellite | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | Pointed | 3.50 | 1 | 2-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Resident Liberal | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Tequila Blanco | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Benny the Jet | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 11 | 9 | M Town Gem | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Good Bye Putin | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Indy Jones | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 12 | 10 | Silent Musketier | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Super Classic | 50.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bud Knight | 12.00 | 8.7 | 16-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Conquest Smartee | SCRATCH | |||
| 4 | 4 | Outlaw | SCRATCH | |||
| 14 | 14 | Boru | SCRATCH | |||
| 13 | 13 | Palace Sage | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Go Big Blue Nation | 1.60 | 1.3 | 3-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Golden Star Lady | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Comical | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Senora Power | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | French Rose | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Margo With a T | 20.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Princess Mo | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Tapwater | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Encanta | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Out of Balance | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ladymidtown | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Flower Point | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | All Star Cast (IRE) | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Gallovie (GB) | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Senoradiablo | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Red Bunting (IRE) | 15.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Stakes) – Summertime Oaks
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Flor de La Mar | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Colonial Creed | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bizwhacks | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sneaking Out | 2.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | My Majestic Rose | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Monrovia S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | Rocky Policy | 12.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Painting Corners | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Belvoir Bay (GB) | 1.80 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | S Y Sky | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 7 | Spectator | 15.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 6 | Lady Suebee | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Flammetta | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Gliding By | SCRATCH | |||
| 6 | 6 | A Little Bit Me | SCRATCH | |||
| 5 | 5 | Ginger Nut (IRE) | SCRATCH | |||
| 1 | 1 | Poster Girl (GB) | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Tough But Nice | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Make It a Triple | 1.80 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Italiano | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Vander Kelen | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Owning | SCRATCH | |||
| 6 | 6 | Master Juba | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Loaded Joe | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Appreciated | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Delta Forum | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Malibu Moonlight | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Etterbay Ucklay | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | No Parking Here | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | General Mo | 10.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Peedie | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Ultimate Shilo | 50.00 | 7.7 | 14-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Elusive Flame | 20.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Asaro | 12.00 | 8.3 | 16-1 | |
| 13 | 13 | Jamming Eddy | SCRATCH | |||
| 12 | 12 | Jen Go Unchained | SCRATCH | |||
| 14 | 14 | Desmond Doss | SCRATCH | |||
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.