May 23, 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 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Silardi | 3.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Solo Animo | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Restoring Dreams | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Tripoli | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Vertical Threat | 12.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Inch | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Much More Halo | 4.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Too Late | 15.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Highly Distorted | 6.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Joeys Ace | 20.00 | 9.7 | 18-1 | |
| 13 | 13 | Duplicity | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Bravo | 20.00 | 10.8 | 20-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Big Cheddar | 15.00 | 11.1 | 21-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Muralist | 2.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Divine Armor | 1.60 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Future Vision | 8.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Believe Now | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Still in the Game | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Next Revolt | 15.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Distant Vista (IRE) | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Liar Liar (IRE) | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Indian Peak | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | The Stiff | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Margot’s Boy | 2.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Best Chance | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Scarlet Heat | 2.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Charmingslew | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Tiz a Master | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Perfect Ice Storm | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tiz Wonderfully | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Shanghai Barbie | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Kristi’s Tiger | 10.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Daytona S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Texas Wedge | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Wildman Jack | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Stubbins | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Cistron | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Murad Khan (FR) | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sparky Ville | 20.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Blameitonthelaw | 20.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Real Good Deal | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Sybil’s Kitty | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Midnight Garden | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Way too Sweet | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Drop the Mic | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Diamond of Value | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | At the Margin | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Samurai Charm | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Too Much Heaven | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sugar Pickel | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Galwalksintoabar | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Lovely Lilia | 2.50 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Biddy Duke | 4.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Bluegrass Sky | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Vegan | 12.00 | 8.7 | 17-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Rstars and Stripes | 12.00 | 9.2 | 17-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Charles Whittingham S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | Rockemperor (IRE) | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | United | 1.20 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Originaire (IRE) | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Desert Stone (IRE) | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Synthesis | 30.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Multiplier | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Bold Endeavor | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Dr. Hoffman | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Salah | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Sharp Speaker | 20.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | My Journey | 4.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Posty | 5.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Mongolian Wind | 12.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Vodka Twist | 5.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Fabio | 20.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 13 | 12 | Ziyanair | 12.00 | 9.6 | 18-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Beaumont Beaux | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Royally Big | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Meadway | 30.00 | 11.3 | 21-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Starship Chewy | 30.00 | 11.4 | 22-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Papa Lorenzo | 50.00 | 12.2 | 23-1 | |
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.