April 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Queen of Pompeii | 3.00 | 1.3 | 2-1 |
| 3 | 3 | She’s a Joker | 4.00 | 1.4 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Baker Kait | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Margot’s Girl | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Magic Game | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Beautiful Temple | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Summer Lake | 15.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Claddagh Cure | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Heaven’s Ghost | 30.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Applaud the Bench | 8.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Divine Armor | 1.80 | 1.3 | 3-1 |
| 4 | 4 | There Goes Harvard | 1.20 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Parnelli | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Back Ring Luck | 6.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Spirit Maker | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | Rocky Gibraltar | 3.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Big Splash | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Worse Read Sanchez | 2.50 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Bally’s Charm | 4.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Jack Sixpack | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Fowler Blue | 6.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Will Is Chill | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Cowboy Charlie | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Piroli | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Kerouac | 5.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Q B One | 8.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Union Train | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Got Thunder | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Balladeer | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Go Joe Won | 30.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Spring Spinning | 6.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Royally Command | 5.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Unfaithful Ways | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | The Ginger Queen (IRE) | 2.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Team Concept | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Ardis | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Squillions | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Ropers N Wranglers | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sweet Workout | 15.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Take a Leap | 1.60 | 1.7 | 3-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Flatterwithjewels | 6.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Zabava | 4.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Hot On the Trail | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Bossy Soul | 3.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Best of Show | 15.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Gotta Be Lucky | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Big Passion | 20.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Discrete Stevie B | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Thrumps Dream (IRE) | 2.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Charges Dropped | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Carpe Vinum | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | New Heat | 4.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Ole Silver | 10.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Heathers Grey | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Shore Break (IRE) | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 98 | Miss Costa Rica | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Clockstrikestwelve | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Gerlach’s | 3.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Raging Waters | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Quick Buck | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Scary Fast Smile | 2.50 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Stir the Pot | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Primer Dimer | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Big Flame | 10.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Squalotoro | 10.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Suzie Qzz Brother | 12.00 | 8.2 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Dialing Scotty | 6.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Current Mood | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Busker Allie | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Act of Serendipity | 15.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Shez Our Arch | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Tapit Rocks | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Warren’s Showgirl | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 6 | 6 | It’s Greek to Me | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Roubaix | 4.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Summer Pudding | 20.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Galarina | 20.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 |
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.