January 18, 2020 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
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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, speed ratings, recency, 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 Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Push Through | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Jamming Eddy | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Jet Set Ruler | 2.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Play Money | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Coast of Roan | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Uncontainable | 5.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Blue Skye Jade | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | D’s Lovely Sophia | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Takethediamondlane | 1.40 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Time for Suzzie | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Time for Ebby | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Christy Jackson | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Silk From Heaven | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Adorably Sweet | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 3 (Stakes) – Sunshine Millions Filly And Mare Turf Sprint S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Just Grazed Me | 1.20 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Stealthediamonds | 2.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Show It N Moe It | 4.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Lippy | 20.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Apache Princess | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Lakerball | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Into Rissa | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | Papa Tony | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Seizetheday Rexy | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Royally Big | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Sierra Melody | 10.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Alibi for Mischief | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | I Dub Thee | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Racetrackers | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Saturday Johnny | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Nonno’s Polaris | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Jungle Boy | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – California Cup Sprint S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Baja Sur | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Fashionably Fast | 1.80 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Oliver | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Brandothebartender | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Lieutenant Dan | 3.50 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | League of Shadows | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Heck Yeah | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 6 (Stakes) – Unusual Heat Turf Classic S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | The Hunted | 1.80 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ward ‘n Jerry | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Ashleyluvssugar | 3.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Wound Tight | 5.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Accountability | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cono | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Desmond Doss | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Mobou | 20.00 | 8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – California Cup Derby
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Big Returns | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Bettor Trip Nick | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Club Aspen | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Indian Peak | 10.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Fast Enough | 6.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Rookie Mistake | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dapper | 20.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Summer Fire | 6.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sacred Rider | 12.00 | 9 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – California Cup Oaks
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Bulletproof One | 8.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Been Studying Her | 4.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Warren’s Showtime | 3.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Smiling Shirlee | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Wise Rachel | 10.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Cholula Lips | 6.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 12 | 12 | Warrior’s Moon | 6.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 |
| 11 | 11 | California Kook | 10.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Almost a Factor | 6.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Midnight Sunrise | 20.00 | 9.2 | 17-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Homehome | 15.00 | 10 | 19-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Smokin Hot Bobbie | 20.00 | 10.6 | 20-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Loafers Boy | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Afternoon Heat | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 12 | 12 | Principe Carlo | 6.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Perfect Wager | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Posterize | 8.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Clem Labine | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Rickey B | 15.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Claim of Passion | 12.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Tigre Di Slugo | 3.50 | 7.7 | 15-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Rick’s Dream | 20.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Short of Ez | 15.00 | 8.4 | 16-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Bob’s Sniper | 20.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 |
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.