Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 21, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Crew Dragon 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 One Fast Bro 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Spirit Maker 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Barsabas 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Oncoming 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Foothill 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Percolate (IRE) 2.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Li Mu Bai (IRE) 8.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Halfbarberbingie 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Pacific States 3.50 1 2-1
3 2 Goldenspa 1.20 2.3 4-1
4 3 Stop and a Tres 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 6 Take Charge Curly 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Trusty Rusty 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 5 Lord Mo 30.00 4.6 9-1
2 98 Pat Can’t Count 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Our Shining Light (IRE) 0 0-1
6 6 Who’s Candy 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Encode 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Elevado 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Wyfire 4.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Naismith 6.00 9 17-1
10 10 Uncle George 6.00 9.3 18-1
1 1 Really Big News 12.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 New York Dreams (GB) 8.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Blame George 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Our Shining Light (IRE) 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Saddle Up Jessie 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Feeling Flush 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Sugar Sugar 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Sapadilla 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Alex’s Girl 5.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Vegas Dream 6.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Warren’s Show Bizz 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Nearest N Dearest 3.50 7.5 14-1
7 7 Justin’s Lady 20.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Rosy Edge 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tizlightning 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Midnight Special 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Horn of Plenty 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 King of Speed 4.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 El Diablo Rojo 5.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 River Tiber 20.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Box of Chocolates 5.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Golden Image 20.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Catbernay 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Big Bad Gary 20.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Smileforme 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Roy C 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Key Is Unity 2.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Mitad Del Mundo 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Lottery Pick 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Attenzione 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Ivory Sky 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Big Flint 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Devil Moon 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Tim’s Tribute 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Nolo Contesto 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Quick Intro 12.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Sippin N Kissin 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Granada Flavor 10.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Thanks Maggio (ARG) 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Careless Kitten 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Big Swede 2.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Chris Fix 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Hoodlum 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Socal Red 15.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Crypto Munny 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Astra S.) – Astra S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Queen Ofthe Temple 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Barrister’s Ride 12.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Duvet Day (IRE) 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Warrens Candy Girl 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Tiz an Edventure 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Almost a Factor 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Australia Mia 2.50 7.3 14-1
9 9 New Heat 20.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Lady Clementine (GB) 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Marks Hip 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Crowning Gold 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Stay in the Game 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Mentirosa 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 King Adrock 6.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Warrens World 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Argentina Cries (IRE) 8.00 8 15-1
9 9 Top of My Game 12.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Army Star 3.50 9.6 18-1
1 1 Mister Beams 6.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Black Magician 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hawker 0 0-1
1 1 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Valiancer 15.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Fleet Feet 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Hawker 5.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Zio Jo 12.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 One of These Days (IRE) 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Pioneer Prince 6.00 6 11-1
10 10 Phosphorescence (FR) 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Balthazar 12.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Conclude 5.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Xander 20.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Get Kraken 20.00 9 17-1
13 13 Nineteeneightyfour 8.00 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.