Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 22, 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 Tiergarten 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Violet Storm 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Vulin 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Above Suspicion 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Classy 1.60 3.7 7-1
5 5 Amage 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hennys Crazy Train 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Little Rachel 1.20 1.6 3-1
6 6 Saturday Heist 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Flat Out Joy 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Soul Sweet 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 A New Peace 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Chaos Theory 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fully Loaded 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Finally Here 4.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Maven 3.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Barristan The Bold (GB) 3.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Ted 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Winding 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Agree to Settle 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 A Little Bit Crazy 1.80 1.1 2-1
8 8 Anna’s Music 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Kiss My Kat 2.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Chevy Girl 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Cat Bandit 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Linger 15.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Blazing Bardot 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Southern King 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Overdue 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Big Buzz 2.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Larry’s Legend 30.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Niles Channel 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 East Rand 5.00 5 9-1
6 6 Tembo 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Harlocap 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Navy Man 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Tiz Tok 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Flat On 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Texthelegend 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Yellow Brick 2.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Vegas Burner 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Quincy Market 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Forgiving Spirit 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Savile Row 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 King Apollo 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Santa Cruiser 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Stotland 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Daniel’s Magic 3.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Conch Daddy 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 American Lily 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Youteyourhonor 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Manorelli 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Bowl of Cherries 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Too Bossy 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Princess Adaleigh 4.00 5 10-1
5 5 Lasting Love 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Mongolian Panther 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Playlist 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mount Mary (IRE) 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ag Bullet 20.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Marinas Tina (IRE) 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Rivka (IRE) 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Fayette Fox 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Gila 30.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Irish Patsy 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Ruby Nell 3.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Not Now 6.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Lunar Impact (GB) 12.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Con Seal and Kerry 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.