Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 18, 2020

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.