January 2, 2022 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | Caribou Club | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Exultation | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Coulthard (IRE) | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Barraza | 3.50 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Eastern Ocean | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Crew Dragon | 4.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Count of Amazonia (IRE) | 12.00 | 8.4 | 16-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Ultimate Bango | 8.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Silardi | 12.00 | 8.9 | 17-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Perfectionistic | 15.00 | 8.9 | 17-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Love My Jimmy | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 12 | 12 | Comradery (IRE) | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | She’s Bulletproof | 4.00 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Finger Tip | 8.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Youte | 8.00 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Exactly Wendy | 3.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Madiha | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Increase Stakes | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Square Fun | 12.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Copper Bo Ten | 15.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Roubaix | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
| 4 | 4 | She’s a Bit Sassy | 20.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Stakes) – Kalookan Queen S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Merneith | 1.80 | 1.6 | 3-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Edgeway | 1.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Queengol | 6.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Stellar Sound | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Stella Noir | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Taming the Tigress | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Saturday Heist | 5.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | That’s Amare | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Queen Molotov | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Acai | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Bella D | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Premiumonsaturday | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Righteously | 20.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Va Va Voom | 15.00 | 7.7 | 14-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Keep Your Coil | 20.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Tiz a Master | 4.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | It’s a Riddle | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Busy Paynter | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Your Royal Coil | 4.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Brio Is Awesome | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Warren’s Memorable | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Rolinga | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Truly Fabulous | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Secret Club | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Ottawa Fire (IRE) | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Impossible Task | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Foothill | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Nerves of Steel | 3.50 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Solo Animo | 6.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Liar Liar (IRE) | 8.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Absolute Unit | 12.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | La La Land (IRE) | 10.00 | 9.1 | 17-1 | |
| 4 | 98 | K P All Systems Go | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 12 | Kennebec | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Bee Catcher | 20.00 | 10.6 | 20-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Willy the Cobbler | 15.00 | 11.3 | 21-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Lonely On Top | 3.00 | 1.4 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Head Start | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Belle My Belle | 6.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | So Softly | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tropicana Girl | 5.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sai Phar | 12.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Midnight’s Girl | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Nang Singha | 8.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Blue Norther S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Bellabel (IRE) | 3.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Helens Well (IRE) | 2.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Miss Bellatrix | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Shoppingforpharoah | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Fuente Ovejuna (GB) | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Fortunata Tensio | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Mimajoon | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Shooters Shoot | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Divine Armor | 5.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Secret Touch | 12.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | American Theorem | 1.80 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Mongolian Wind | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Who’s the Star | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Proverb | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 10 (Stakes) – Eddie Logan S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Maglev (IRE) | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Boise | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Handy Dandy | 5.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Cabo Spirit | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | C’Mon Man | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Barsabas | 6.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Street Art | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Derecho Dandy | 12.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Bally’s Charm | 15.00 | 8.4 | 16-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Unreal | 8.00 | 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.