December 26, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | Blackadder | 8.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Lottery Pick | 3.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 10 | 7 | Khantaro d’Oro | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 13 | 9 | Thirty Four Coupe | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Crosby Beach | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 9 | 6 | Sundown Warren | 20.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Maynard | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Sweet Savant | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Klimtoglory | 20.00 | 9.2 | 17-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Wellswort (IRE) | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Birth of Cool | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Charlie’s Ghost | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Picota (GB) | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Escape Route | 1.40 | 1.6 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sumo | 1.80 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Notre Dame | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Half Right | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rookie Mistake | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sea to Success | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Nazuna (IRE) | 3.50 | 1.4 | 3-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Aloha Kitten | 3.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 9 | 6 | California Kook | 4.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Lava Lane | 6.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Honor America | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | A New Peace | 12.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Noble Hearted | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | She’s Devoted | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Nu Pi Lambda | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Shaaz | 1.20 | 1.1 | 2-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Elector | 4.00 | 1.6 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hopkins | 3.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Patron d’Oro | 6.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Soy Tapatio | 10.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Q B One | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Dixie’s Two Stents | 20.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – San Gabriel S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Friar’s Road | 2.50 | 1.4 | 3-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Ready Soul | 6.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Indian Peak | 8.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Bob and Jackie | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Hit the Road | 1.60 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Majestic Eagle | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Red Storm Risen | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 6 (Stakes) – San Antonio S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Hot Rod Charlie | 1.20 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Eight Rings | 4.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Azul Coast | 5.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Kiss Today Goodbye | 5.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Express Train | 3.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Extra Hope | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Go On | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Santa Anita Mathis Mile S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | Du Jour | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Law Professor | 8.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Beyond Brilliant | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Tarantino | 8.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Airman | 10.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Flashiest | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | None Above the Law | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Cane Creek Road | 20.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Zoffarelli (IRE) | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – La Brea S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Private Mission | 1.60 | 1.3 | 2-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Kalypso | 5.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Livingmybestlife | 3.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Canoodling | 8.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Brilliant Cut | 12.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Missy P. | 2.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Eddie’s New Dream | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Fantail (GB) | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Super Game | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Kalon | 8.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Another Eddie | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Rapid Transit | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Ultimate Hy | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Glesga Gal (IRE) | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Inner Beauty (IRE) | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Xmas Surprise | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 10 (Stakes) – Runhappy Malibu S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Flightline | 0.80 | 1.1 | 2-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Baby Yoda | 6.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Triple Tap | 5.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Dr. Schivel | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Stilleto Boy | 12.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Timeless Bounty | 20.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Team Merchants | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 11 (Stakes) – American Oaks
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Nicest (IRE) | 8.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Burgoo Alley (IRE) | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Going Global (IRE) | 1.80 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Single Soul (GB) | 12.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Queen Goddess | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Fluffy Socks | 3.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Charges Dropped | 20.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Closing Remarks | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Ivy League | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Core Values | 30.00 | 8 | 15-1 | |
| 10 | 98 | Eddie’s New Dream | 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.