Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 18, 2021

April 18, 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 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Y Not Sizzle 3.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Gotta Be Lucky 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Odessa 2.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Mongolian Window 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Zelaia 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Miss You Mom 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Tiz Wonderfully 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 You Wanna Ear Rip 5.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Ballet Royalty 30.00 8.1 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Curvette 1.60 1.4 3-1
4 4 Sharapova 1.80 2.2 4-1
1 1 Reem 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 River Girl 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Shell Shock 6.00 4.1 8-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Stakes) – Tokyo City Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tizamagician 0.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 Zestful 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Ronamo 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Lure Him In 4.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Multiplier 8.00 4.9 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Anna Fantastic 3.50 3 6-1
6 6 Rakassah (IRE) 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Miss Lucy (IRE) 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Jazzique (IRE) 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Lofty 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Nu Pi Lambda 8.00 5 9-1
8 7 Del Mar Drama 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mischiffie (IRE) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Alcools 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 I Am Allthatyouare 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Street Behavior 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Promise Nothing 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Rebel War 2.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Great Power 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Bob’s Sniper 8.00 6.7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cali Bay (IRE) 2.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Mr. Impossible 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Uncle Addouma 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Myopic 5.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 The Boss Harty 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Enough Nonsense 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Aurelian Man 6.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Destiny One 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Pro Bono 20.00 8.6 16-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mucho Del Oro 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 7 Careless Kitten 4.00 2.8 5-1
10 9 Ballroom Hustler 20.00 4 7-1
3 3 Rookie Year 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Bolu 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 6 K P Silver Bullet 4.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Bob Daniels 3.00 6 11-1
9 8 Stone’s River 12.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Bravestone 20.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Mister Stock 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Kona Gold S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cezanne 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Ax Man 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Fight On 20.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Brickyard Ride 0.60 3.1 6-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Equilove (IRE) 3.50 2 4-1
8 8 Majestic Steps (IRE) 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Miss Dracarys 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Isn’t She Lovely 4.00 4 7-1
9 9 Bleu Ballon 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Plum Sexy 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Sweetest Angel 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Frazzled 20.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Absolute Scenes (IRE) 20.00 8.3 16-1

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.