Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, December 26, 2022

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 (Santa Anita Mathis Mile S.) – Santa Anita Mathis Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Balnikhov (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sumter 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Handy Dandy 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Time to Party 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 One More Bid 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Agatino (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bletchley Park 0 0-1
5 5 Migration 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bletchley Park 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Palagio 3.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Purified 2.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Princip 2.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Mastermind 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (San Gabriel S.) – San Gabriel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Masteroffoxhounds 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 3.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Rip City 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bob and Jackie 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Flashiest 10.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Prince Abama (IRE) 2.50 6.8 13-1
4 4 Go On 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Faustin 0 0-1
Faustin 0 0-1
6 6 Bluegrass Go Go 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jam Session 8.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Vegas Burner 12.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Worcester 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Faustin 2.00 3 6-1
5 5 Yellow Brick 2.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sonoran 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Quincy Market 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 4.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Hawker 3.00 1.7 3-1
12 12 Zio Jo 30.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Cosmic Soul 30.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Daryl’s Bolt 30.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Zihuatanejo 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Smart Code 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Low Expectations 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Escape Artist 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Glendale 50.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Secret Treasure 12.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Fleet Feet 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Azure Star (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (San Antonio S.) – San Antonio S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Country Grammer 0 0-1
5 5 Heywoods Beach 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Stilleto Boy 5.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Country Grammer 1.40 1.8 3-1
4 4 Hudson Ridge 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Breakfast Ride 4.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Hopkins 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Big Beauty 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Eleuthera 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Big Shamrock 12.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Dancing Dana 8.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Smiling Molly 8.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 D’s Lovely Sophia 15.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 True Patriot 6.00 9.4 18-1
1 1 Flame McGoon 5.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Lady Maryann 12.00 10 19-1
6 6 Piazzetta 50.00 10.1 19-1
10 10 Starship Sky 30.00 11.5 22-1
9 9 La Deuxieme Etoile 5.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (La Brea S.) – La Brea S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Midnight Memories 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ganadora 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Fun to Dream 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Under the Stars 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Ain’t Easy 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Kirstenbosch 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Awake At Midnyte 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Hot Peppers 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Batyah 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Claddagh Cure 20.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Karakatsie 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Urban Fairytale 8.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Glenall (IRE) 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Ballet Dancing 4.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Leisurewear (IRE) 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Myfavoritedaughter 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Almost a Factor 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Barrister’s Ride 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Gold Dragon Queen 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Precious Baby 12.00 8.3 16-1
14 14 Annaghlasa (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Maeve of Connaught (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Runhappy Malibu S.) – Runhappy Malibu S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Messier 0 0-1
6 6 Taiba 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Forbidden Kingdom 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Apprehend 8.00 1.9 3-1
4 4 Nakatomi 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Messier 6.00 4 7-1
8 8 Strava 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Hoist the Gold 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Perfect Flight 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Straight No Chaser 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (American Oaks) – American Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Salimah (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sparkle Blue 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Mise En Scene (GB) 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Oakhurst 30.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Rhea Moon (IRE) 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Skims (GB) 6.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Duvet Day (IRE) 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bellstreet Bridie (GB) 4.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 School Dance 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Pizza Bianca 6.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Lady Clementine (GB) 30.00 11 21-1

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.