Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 2, 2022

April 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 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Beef Winslow 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Migration 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Flintmore 4.00 3 6-1
8 8 Birth of Cool 5.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Tuskegee Cat 6.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Overrule 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Laforgia 8.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Explain This Audit 15.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Nineeleventurbo 15.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Torajiro 15.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Lil Bro Coop 10.00 8.4 16-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Unbroken Star 1.80 2.8 5-1
4 4 Claim of Passion 2.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Mongolian Legend 2.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Lookin for Revenge 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Tembo 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Stakes) – Singletary S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Balnikhov (IRE) 1.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sumter 1.20 1.6 3-1
1 1 Almanera (IRE) 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Durante 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Handy Dandy 4.00 4.4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Discernment 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Bella Renella 1.60 2.9 5-1
4 4 Time for Ebby 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Circulodeganadoras 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Hot On the Trail 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Jamminjl 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Truly Fabulous 12.00 6.2 12-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 10 Rio Ocho (IRE) 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Carmelita’s Man 6.00 2.9 6-1
12 11 Nerves of Steel 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 7 Luvluv 15.00 3.7 7-1
13 12 Oncoming 10.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Cane Creek Road 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 6 Wilder Than Most 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 1.80 6 11-1
2 2 Air Force Red 12.00 6.1 12-1
10 9 One Fast Bro 5.00 6.8 13-1
9 8 River Tiber 30.00 6.9 13-1
6 5 Spirit Maker 20.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Owning 50.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Avenue 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shaaz 1.60 2.2 4-1
4 3 Dark Vader 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 4 Soy Tapatio 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Vittorio 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 5 Charlito 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Wicked Trick 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rocky Gibraltar 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Hail Freedom 2.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Caerulean 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Divine Rascal 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Really Big News 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Franklin One Star 5.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Shortman 20.00 6 11-1
8 8 Big Flame 5.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Bang for Your Buck 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Karin With an I 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Lady T 2.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 My Kentucky Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Family Affair 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 M Is for Magic 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Secret Fix 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 American Heights 12.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 One Silk Stocking 12.00 7.1 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Equilove (IRE) 4.00 2 4-1
10 9 Kalon 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 2 Woodbine Way 3.50 4.1 8-1
7 6 Stressed 10.00 5 9-1
8 7 Nu Pi Lambda 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 5 Congratulated 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 3 Paid Informant 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 1 Red Diamond 8.00 8 15-1
5 4 Xmas Surprise 12.00 9 17-1
1 1 Taming the Tigress 5.00 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.