January 9, 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 Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Forbidden (FR) | 2.50 | 1 | 2-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Annaghlasa (IRE) | 3.00 | 1.4 | 3-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Rhythm and Grace | 3.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tmorrowisalongtime | 6.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Buy American | 4.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sunny Morning (FR) | 5.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Charge Cash | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Half Right | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Defense Wins | 2.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | El Tigre Terrible | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Smileforme | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Shut Up Michael (IRE) | 2.50 | 1.2 | 2-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Icy Flavor | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Tuskegee Cat | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Mo Gold | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Riviera Champ | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Wall Street Trader | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Ko Samui (IRE) | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Next Revolt | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Lookin for Revenge | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Mike Operator | 5.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | T Bones Trick | 5.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sayin Grace | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | The Black Album (FR) | 12.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Camino de Estrella | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Admiral Halsey | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Carpe Bellum | 5.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | War At Sea | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Win the Day | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Epoch | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Quidproquo Joeblow | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Don’t Swear Dave | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Medusa’s Gaze | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Glory of Chrome | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Awesome Pamela | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Stoic Luna | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Dynamite Queen | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Renegade Princess | 2.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Queen of Love | 4.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Roses for Marilyn | 30.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Las Cienegas S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | Zero Tolerance | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Hear My Prayer | 2.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Constantia | 5.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Gold for Kitten | 8.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Tapwater | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Ginja | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Quiet Secretary | 15.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Beautiful Gift | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Bye Bye Bertie | 1.80 | 1.3 | 2-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Midnight Jamboree | 2.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Full of Grace | 8.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Bristol Bayou | 1.60 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | La Pulcinela | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Chollima | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Freedom Lass | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Miss Tokyo | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Agreetodisagree | 4.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Pop Pop’s Dream | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Bestrella (IRE) | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Unicorn | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Jimmyssmokedcarrot | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Peace Pipe | 12.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
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.