Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 1, 2023

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saffa’s Day 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Self Taught 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 As Amatter of Fact 1.80 3.2 6-1
4 4 Joker Boy 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Santos to Wilson 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Midnight Lightning 3.00 1 2-1
3 2 Humblebumblefumble 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 4 Mentirosa 0.80 2.5 5-1
4 3 Codis Breaker 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 98 King Adrock 0.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Doinitthehardway 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Teena Ella 2.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Wudi 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Wirly Girly 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Tennessee Moon 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Coffee in Bed 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Roman Empress 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chao Mar 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Awesome Pamela 1.80 1.3 2-1
2 2 Bali Dancer 1.60 1.6 3-1
4 4 Alphie’s Angel 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Whimsical Heir 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bold Choice 4.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Kiss My Kat 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Anna’s Music 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Magic Game 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 A Little Bit Crazy 3.50 6.5 12-1
3 3 Scatchmejamin 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Elegance Code 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hennys Crazy Train 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Little Rachel 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Miss Fia 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Bowl of Cherries 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Del Mar Drama 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Optimas 12.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 La V. 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Santa Ynez S.) – Santa Ynez S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fast and Shiny 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lily Poo 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Parody 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Ice Dancing 3.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Justique 0.80 5.6 11-1
1 1 Satin Doll 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Huntingcoco 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rhythem On Stage 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Yo Time 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Thirsty 3.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Buck Owens 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Montana 4.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Logon to Win 12.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Seattle Surf 12.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Clouseau 12.00 8 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.