January 2, 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Waraire | 6.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Frasard (GB) | 2.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Mulholland Highway (IRE) | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | On Easy Street | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Holy Emperor | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Uncle Ray | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Afleeting Life | 30.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Silent Musketier | 20.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Oculus | 50.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Popular Kid | 1.60 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tizhotndusty | 4.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Crooked Finger Ray | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Coalinga Road | 1.80 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Next Flight | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Lightning Fast | 6.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Smitten by Kitten | 3.50 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Hyland Haven | 6.00 | 1.6 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Freedom Flyer | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Shvere Arbeter | 4.00 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Stressed | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | American Heights | 8.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Golden Journey | 15.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | The Gee Factor | 15.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Judy With Grace | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Military Princess | 50.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Claro Que Si | 2.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Little Miss Ellie | 3.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Raneem | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Brittle and Yoo | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Queen Stormborn | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Flat Out Joy | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Ragged Rose | 5.00 | 1.5 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | K P Kan Do | 6.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Karalinka | 8.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Bleu Ballon | 6.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Avisse | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Katerini | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Majestic Steps (IRE) | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Malibu Hannah | 20.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Jeanne B | 50.00 | 9.2 | 17-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tiergarten | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Kershaw | 3.50 | 1.6 | 3-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Paladar | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Tizamagician | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Ekklesia | 6.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Bold Endeavor | 12.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Shooters Shoot | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | King Abner | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Potantico | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Fortune Ticket | 30.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Kanderel | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – San Gabriel S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Anothertwistafate | 2.50 | 1.4 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Count Again | 2.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Bowies Hero | 6.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Multiplier | 12.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Cleopatra’s Strike | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Next Shares | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Bob and Jackie | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Sham S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Life Is Good | 0.40 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Parnelli | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Medina Spirit | 6.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Uncle Boogie | 12.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Waspirant | 15.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Brandothebartender | 8.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | El Tigre Terrible | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ghoul (BRZ) | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Encoder | 8.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Sparky Ville | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ultimate Bango | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Lincoln City | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mesut | 3.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Prodigal Son | 20.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Oiseau de Guerre | 15.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 |
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.