Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 2, 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 (Las Cienegas S.) – Las Cienegas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brooke Marie 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady Edith 3.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Burgoo Alley (IRE) 4.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Countess Rosina (IRE) 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Freedom Flyer 8.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Amy C (GB) 2.50 7.1 13-1
4 4 Lady Jae 12.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Royal Address (IRE) 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nyvan 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Golden Temper 3.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Violet Crown 3.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Cherry Chaos 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Love Our Family 8.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Turquoise Bikini 30.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Speaking Spanglish 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Smoove as Silk 6.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Point and Shoot 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Balenciaga Betty 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Half Nelson 5.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Good as Gone 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Liberal Lady 2.50 4.8 9-1
2 2 Midnight Vow 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Anybody’s Choice 4.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Filthy Fast 2.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Missed Call 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Thanks Maggio (ARG) 5.00 4 8-1
7 7 Conch Daddy 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Blame George 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Constant Conflict 4.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Tofino Bay 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Kimmer 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Who’s Candy 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Miss Commander 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Time Together 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Sweet Hello 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Magic Capital 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Miss Kaline 8.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Short Journey 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Lucky Vegas 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Jacqueline Cochran 12.00 9.5 18-1
2 2 Shes Just Fluffy 6.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 One Mo Eddie 8.00 10.7 20-1
9 9 Tootufftoswallow 20.00 11.6 22-1
11 11 Song of Shadows 12.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cuban Crisis (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Socially Smart 4.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Infinite Empire 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Rebel Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Lucky for You 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Sinners Saints 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Denim in Gold 4.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Looks Like Money 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Karin With an I 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Italiano 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Established 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Ted 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Next Revolt 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Heartfullofstars 20.00 4 8-1
1 1 Nice Guy Clay 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Brace for Impact 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Santa Cruiser 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Classier 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Coulthard (IRE) 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Hot Box 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Zoffarelli (IRE) 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Respect the Code 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Give Me the Lute 5.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Motorious (GB) 2.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Maglev (IRE) 3.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Hembree 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Jetovator 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Yeng Again 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Get Back Goldie 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Commander (FR) 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Figureti (CHI) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mr Fisk 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Odonata 15.00 2 4-1
8 8 Riverside 3.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Navy Man 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Harlocap 3.50 5.2 10-1
7 7 Bolt Supremacy 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Habeas 12.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Flat On 20.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Excel Calculator 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Roll On Big Joe 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tio Magico 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Degree of Risk 6.00 2 4-1
10 10 Exaulted 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Beef Winslow 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Balladeer 12.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Agatino (IRE) 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Weegee 3.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Evan Harlan 4.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Seven Wonders 12.00 8 15-1
11 11 Del Mo 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sarwar (FR) 6.00 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.