Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 31, 2021

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.