Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 30, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ancient Peace 0 0-1
8 8 Bolt’s Broad 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 La Peer 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Ancient Peace 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Tea Tree Bay (GB) 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Jennifer’s d’Light 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Luminiferous 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Mahina 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Carson Jen 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Autism Community 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Royale Flare 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sonic Brees 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Salto de Tigre 2.50 5.2 10-1
7 7 Warrens Candy Man 3.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Allaboutthemoney 3.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sittin On Go 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Settecento 3.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Today Matters 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Eddie Logan S.) – Eddie Logan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Classical Cat 0 0-1
5 5 Nagirroc 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Malibu Coast 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Game Time 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 First Peace 5.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Ah Jeez 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Classical Cat 4.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Speed Boat Beach 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Tostado (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nolo Contesto 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Star Sailor 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Club Cal 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Granada Flavor 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Papale 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Chipper 3.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Hoop Dream 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Socal Red 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fleet Feet 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stonks 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Keen to Go 15.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 San Anton (IRE) 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Genius Jimmy 20.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Single Track Mind (IRE) 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Jeweled Shillelagh 12.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Azure Star (IRE) 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Carver 3.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Shadow Creek (IRE) 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Looks Rare 15.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Reign Over Me 0.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Phosphorescence (FR) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Feeling Flush 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sapadilla 12.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Sugar Sugar 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Big Bell 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Awsome Donna 50.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Big Newton 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Worthiness 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Warren’s Show Bizz 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Hot Rod Mama 20.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 La Chiquis 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Rose Maddox 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Honey Jar 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 5 Kitty Kitana (GB) 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 She’s Got a Way 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 8 Izzy Em 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 9 Slevka (FR) 4.00 4.2 8-1
11 10 One Silk Stocking 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 7 American Lily 5.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Big Novel 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Briefcase Girl 8.00 6.7 13-1
12 11 Aas de Faust (GB) 20.00 8.3 16-1
14 13 Speed Lane 8.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Pop Pop’s Dream 6.00 SCRATCH
5 98 Hennys Crazy Train 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rogue Son 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sippin N Kissin 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Super Classic 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Maynard 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Candy for Carmel 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Big Swede 5.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Economical 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 State of the Union 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Egomania 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Blue Norther S.) – Blue Norther S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Naughty Lottie 30.00 1 2-1
12 11 Thebestisyettobe (IRE) 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 4 G Laurie 2.50 4 8-1
11 10 Ami Please 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 2 Ragtime Rose 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 5 Manhattan Jungle (IRE) 4.00 5 9-1
7 6 Broadway Girls 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 7 Tea N Conversation 6.00 6.7 13-1
9 8 Spanning the Globe 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 3 Decorated My Life (IRE) 4.00 7 13-1
10 9 Pleasant Wave 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 98 Showgirl Lynne B 0.00 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.