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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 20, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Annie Fox 0 0-1
3 3 Recalcitrant 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Borntostaythirsty 10.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Dance Ella Dance 12.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Graceful Scarlett 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Seldovia 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Annie Fox 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Pushiness 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cornelia Fort 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Paleo’s Princess 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Inner Beauty (IRE) 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Olivia’s Choice (IRE) 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Westward Breeze 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Travel Smart 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Katerini 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Conquest Celsius 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Fiamina 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 High Flying Gracie 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Thirsty for Love 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Stay Quiet 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Crazy Hot 2.50 5.6 11-1
6 6 Lovme Likeafool 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Founder’s Day 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Aloha Kitten 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Symphony Perfect (IRE) 2.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Ever Smart 1.80 3.2 6-1
2 2 Angel Nadeshiko 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Big Hat Willie 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mor Tequila 1.60 1.8 3-1
2 2 Brazen Bull 2.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Zihuatanejo 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Buffett 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Broadway Unions 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Strikingly 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Luminiferous 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Lulu Lemon Drop 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Ruby Nell 2.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Galimine (FR) 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Annie’s Joy 3.50 5.8 11-1
6 6 Rockin to the Boss 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Free and Humble 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tenth Street Don 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 My Amigo 6.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Prayforourcountry 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Artabkeen 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Apple Warrior 3.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Liddell 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 King Heat 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Cupid’s Crusader 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Twice Fooled 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Mizdirection S.) – Mizdirection S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Big Summer 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Honey Pants 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Freedom Flyer 4.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 One Silk Stocking 15.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Very Scary 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Canoodling 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Elm Drive 4.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Una Chiquitita (CHI) 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Lady Jae 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Strike That 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Self Taught 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Joker Boy 2.50 4 8-1
1 1 Who’s Candy 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Time to Zoom 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Economical 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nineeleventurbo 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Flint Stroll 8.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Crew Dragon 20.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Oncoming 5.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Stotland 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Durante 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Lottery Pick 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Halfbarberbingie 20.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Seven Charms 3.50 6.4 12-1
9 9 Rosenquist 15.00 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.

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