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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 26, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Soul of a Warrior 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Unjokable 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Side by Side 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Lil Town Sis 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Collectmythoughts 3.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Princess Magic 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Sweet Mother Mary 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Precious Baby 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Slam Diego 1.80 1.2 2-1
2 2 Norah’s Princess 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Rose Barton (IRE) 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Tiergarten 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dazzlemesilver 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Worcester 0.60 1.1 2-1
6 6 Nobel Gary 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Smart Mo 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Finding Love 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Austonian 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Good Boo Joo 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Awesome Taylor 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Peppermint Flirt 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Sweet Hello 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Back On the Street 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Ta Ta for Now 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Soul of Midnight 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fireman Dan 15.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Tiz Tok 5.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Deservedly 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Clooney 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Trusty Rusty 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Ghazaaly 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Quick Buck 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Seismic Spirit (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Square Cat 12.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Westward Look 8.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Inch 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Thunderheart 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Barsabas 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Law Abiding 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Please Focus 4.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Beaudacious 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bold Choice 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Organic 5.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Whimsical Heir 3.00 5 9-1
8 8 Never Not Once 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Sweet Vengeance 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Ryder’s Candy 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Sharp Ride 2.50 9 17-1
2 2 Flymetothemoonbaby 20.00 9.3 17-1
3 3 Work N Flirt 15.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Just Is 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Madiha 0 0-1
1 1 Madiha 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ghostem 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Dendera 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Big Clare 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Sunshine Babe 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Golden Temper 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Shezmisbehaving 20.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Rosie Forecast 6.00 8 15-1

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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