Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 6, 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
9 9 Double Fantasy 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bonita Leona 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Unwritten Code 2.50 6.5 12-1
6 6 Optimas 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Careless Star 12.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Majestic Gigi 4.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Liberalism 12.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Roses R Blue 12.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Shvere Arbeter 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sweet Trouble 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Doinitthehardway 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Teena Ella 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Wudi 2.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Tennessee Moon 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Coffee in Bed 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Wirly Girly 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Zimba Warrior 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 High Heater 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Outright 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Lookin for Revenge 3.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Big Buzz 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Box of Chocolates 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Pepperman 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Niles Channel 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rhythem On Stage 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Yo Time 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Montana 5.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Thirsty 2.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 Logon to Win 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Clouseau 15.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Seattle Surf 12.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Ghostly Act 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Righteously 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rain Diva 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Oreo’s Dream 20.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Sangre Azul 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Flatterwithjewels 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Tizzy Twister 4.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Full of Grace 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Ardis 3.50 8.8 17-1
9 9 Secret Maneuver 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Haskelled 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Batukhan (IRE) 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Big Frank Da Tank 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Whiskey Vision 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Chickasaw 5.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 College Boy 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Valiente 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Frost Alert 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Armaveer 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hennys Crazy Train 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Talkative Gal 4.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Little Rachel 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Miss Fia 6.00 5 10-1
5 5 Del Mar Drama 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Bowl of Cherries 4.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Kristi’s Tiger 10.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 La V. 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Pacific States 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ice Storm 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Big Hat Willie 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Nullarbor 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Storm the Night 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Henry Q 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Motorcade 6.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Ready Rumor 8.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Circle the Moon 12.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Snapp Daddy 12.00 10 19-1

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.