Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 14, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Glendale 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Donttestyourluck 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Looks Rare 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Deep River 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Low Expectations 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Reign Over Me 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Russells Hustle 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Six Feet 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Carol’s Comic 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Agador Spartacus 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Magnificent Ride 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chief Council 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Aloha Kitten 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Trouville 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Big Switch 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome Taylor 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shared Future 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Micro Share 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 I Don’t Get It 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Last One Perk 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sully 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Speed of the Nile 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tiz Tok 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Worcester 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hejazi 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sunrise Journey 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Let’s Rejoyce 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Man Bags 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Club Cal 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Rush Candy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Divine Feminine 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 What in Blazes 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bold Endeavor 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Holden the Lute 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Red Flag 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Admiral 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hero Status 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Midnight Mammoth 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (La Canada S.) – La Canada S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smoothlikebuttah 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Angel Nadeshiko 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ganadora 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Under the Stars 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kirstenbosch 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Natural Colour (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Big Bad Gary 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Paul Vincents Poem 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sittin On Go 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sawasdee 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sonic Brees 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mighty Matt 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ring General 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 My Harbors Dream 0.00 1 2-1

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.