Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 19, 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
5 5 Devil Moon 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Snapp Daddy 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Charlie’s Ghost 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Chao Phraya 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Bolt From Heaven 4.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Mafia Man 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Coach Ott 10.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Zafiro Anejo 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Flatterwithjewels 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Roman Empress 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Shvere Arbeter 1.80 3.8 7-1
2 2 Splicer 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Renegade Princess 2.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Ransom 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bronko Nagurski 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Eddie’s Last 8.00 2 4-1
2 2 Commissioner H 12.00 4 7-1
6 6 Defensor Fortis 2.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Unzip Me Lord 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fried Asparagus 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gypsy Lynn 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lov U Mean It 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Storm d’Oro 3.00 5.6 10-1
3 3 Tenacious Lady 5.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Modera 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Touchdown Kittle 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Uncle John 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 San Jac 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Infiniteexperience 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Maxville 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sanger 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Stylishlyacclaimed 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Looks Rare 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Excel Calculator 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Stonks 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Riverside 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Ever a Rebel 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Sam Malone 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Quality Cat 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Zihuatanejo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Golden Again 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sell the Dream 2.00 2 4-1
5 5 Court Snort 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Uncontrollable 2.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Big Hopes 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Big Sis Little Sis 4.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Zzyzx 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Street Mogul 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ice Storm 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Donttestyourluck 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Deep River 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Pars and Birdies 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Samba Flavor 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Chief Council 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Danz Till Ten 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Never Sorry 8.00 9 17-1

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.