May 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 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Outlaw | 2.00 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Golden Image | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Midnight Bandit | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Will Dancer | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Vermeer | 3.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Big Bad Gary | 20.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Dixie Doo Run Run | 30.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Dual Account | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Take a Leap | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Dearborn | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Storming Lady | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Ruby Trust | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Breezy Bee | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Roses and Candy | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Cal’s Gem | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Fast Enough | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Project Leader | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Wicked Blue | 30.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Include the Tax | 4.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bam Bam Again | 6.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Next Flight | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Coastline Sermon | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Side Street Dave | SCRATCH | |||
| 10 | 10 | You’reright Again | SCRATCH | |||
| 12 | 12 | Spectacular Point | SCRATCH | |||
| 11 | 11 | Too Late | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Rumpus Cat | 1.60 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Captivate | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Dallas Skyline | 2.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Concur | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Ayacara (GB) | 12.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Canadian Game | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Sapphire Kid | 2.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Donut Girl | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Kaydetre | 1.80 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Zusha | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Battleground State | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Acclimate | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | East Rand | 10.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Malibu Music | 3.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Holy Ghost | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Mongolian Greywolf | SCRATCH | |||
| 2 | 2 | Georgie Hyphen (IRE) | SCRATCH | |||
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Fire When Ready | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Wild Bean | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Satrapa | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Nap Lajoie | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Perfect Wager | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Taste’s Legend | 8.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Kris’ Wild Kat | 1.80 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Rebel War | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Awesome Heights | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Soul Owner | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Royal Song | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Moon Juice | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | King Charlie | 30.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | An Ocala Ten | 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.