May 31, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Astronaut | 4.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Coast of Roan | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Memo Daddy (CHI) | 8.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Clayton Delaney | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Irish Heatwave | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lure Him In | 4.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Avigale (IRE) | 8.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Secret Club | 8.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Big Buzz | 12.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Brutto | 1.60 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Trainer Please | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Doncic | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Mongolian Ford | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Kahuna Magic | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Derby Prospect | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Perfectionistic | 2.50 | 1 | 2-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Eustace | 6.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Single Me Out | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Too Late | 4.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Hit the Seam | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Posterize | 5.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Agamemnon | 4.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Desert Swarm | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Contagion | 1.20 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Tizona | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Rinse and Repeat | 12.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Colosi | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Studly Perfection | 6.00 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Swamp Souffle | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Conquest Cobra | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | Speedcuber | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Burgoo Alley (IRE) | 5.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Thrilling | 4.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 12 | 12 | The Pharaoh’s Girl | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Peacefield | 20.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | What a Feeling | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Queen Ofthe Temple | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Kalon | 5.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Red Diamond | 5.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Cielo d’Oro | 15.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Socially Smart | 30.00 | 9.2 | 17-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Buy American | 30.00 | 10.2 | 19-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | Speed Pass | 1.60 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Thanks Mr. Eidson | 4.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Dessman | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ground Attack | 10.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Surfing Star | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Manhattan Up | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Shoemaker Mile S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Smooth Like Strait | 0.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Say the Word | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Whisper Not (GB) | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Crossfirehurricane | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Next Shares | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Restrainedvengence | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Raymundos Secret | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Hollywood Gold Cup S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Rushie | 5.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Country Grammer | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Express Train | 2.00 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Royal Ship (BRZ) | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Brown Storm (CHI) | 20.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Heywoods Beach | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Two Thirty Five | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Stakes) – Gamely S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Charmaine’s Mia | 1.60 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Maxim Rate | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Going to Vegas | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | La Signare (FR) | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Keeper Ofthe Stars | 2.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Bodhicitta (GB) | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Red Lark (IRE) | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Raymundos Secret | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Stela Star (IRE) | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
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.