January 8, 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 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Unfaithful Ways | 3.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | She’s So Shiny | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Beachgrass | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | A Crown for Kitten | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Full Speed Astern | 12.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Macrelletta | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ryano Rose | 20.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Magnificent | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Soy Tapatio | 1.80 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Invisible War | 4.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | American Admiral | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Dance Company | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bacchanalia | 3.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Zabava | 3.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Miss Flawless (FR) | 5.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Sugary | 2.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Operatic | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Spanish Channel | 30.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Tizno’s Dilemma | 30.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Dutch Painting (GB) | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Star Sailor | 1.80 | 1.6 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Funkenstein | 2.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Granada Flavor | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Whiskey Vision | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Inesperado | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Drew Big | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Via Egnatia | 3.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Never Have I Ever (IRE) | 5.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Fly the Sky | 10.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Castle | 4.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Joe Don Looney | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Ian Glass | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | See Through It | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Baby Gronk | 20.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Barristan The Bold (GB) | 12.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Foreman | 12.00 | 8.2 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Smilin Evie | 1.80 | 1.2 | 2-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Youteyourhonor | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Girl Ranger | 1.60 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Gritty Girl | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sue Ettas Ghost | 10.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Bonnie Brae | 2.50 | 1.3 | 2-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Emerald Lake | 6.00 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Swanning | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Lovers Odyssey | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | La Deuxieme Etoile | 3.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Warren’s Showgirl | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Square Fun | 12.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Addydidit | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Preskitt | 20.00 | 8.5 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Santa Ynez S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Big Switch | 1.80 | 1.2 | 2-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Under the Stars | 1.60 | 1.6 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Miss Mattie B | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Awake At Midnyte | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Big Shamrock | 20.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mimajoon | 10.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Glenall (IRE) | 3.50 | 1.5 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sunroof | 15.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Urban | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Kitty Kitana (GB) | 3.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Annie’s Song (IRE) | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Precocious Times | 10.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Phenom | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 12 | 12 | Spun Beautiful | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Unsolved Mystery | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Haute Lady | 30.00 | 9.6 | 18-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Silent Beauty | 50.00 | 10.3 | 20-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Coloratura | 50.00 | 10.3 | 20-1 |
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.