Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 29, 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
2 2 Adventuresome 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Yellow Brick 1.60 1.5 3-1
1 1 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Flat On 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Fast Chad 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Smooth Salute 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Act Three 10.00 7 13-1
6 6 Foreign Influence 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Midnight Love 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Suds 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Mr. Chivas 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Handsome Harry 2.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Dawson 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Reign Song 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Toby’s Candy 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Queenies Way 2.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Dallas Alice 4.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Ila Veiw Too 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kristi’s Tiger 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Youteyourhonor 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Kuora (PER) 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Classical Romance 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Sweet Heidelberg 3.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Gamely S.) – Gamely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Macadamia (BRZ) 0 0-1
3 3 Queen Goddess 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Macadamia (BRZ) 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 School Dance 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Viareggio (IRE) 2.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 Closing Remarks 5.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Quattroelle (IRE) 3.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Bellamore 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle Reg 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Reiquist 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Truehood 1.60 3.8 7-1
4 4 Emerald Union 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Extortion 2.50 6 11-1
3 3 Happy Tears 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Shoemaker Mile S.) – Shoemaker Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hong Kong Harry (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Exaulted 5.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Lamplighter Jack 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Cabo Spirit 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Gold Phoenix (IRE) 4.00 7 13-1
4 4 Flavius 15.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Balnikhov (IRE) 5.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Du Jour 6.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Il Bellator 20.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Salesman (IRE) 8.00 10.3 19-1
10 10 Irideo (ARG) 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Hollywood Gold Cup S.) – Hollywood Gold Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Defunded 0 0-1
1 1 Country Grammer 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Defunded 0.80 1.5 3-1
2 2 Senor Buscador 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Yes This Time 15.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Piroli 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Kiss Today Goodbye 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Emerald Lake 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Unfaithful Ways 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Eleuthera 10.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Ultimate Hy 5.00 2 4-1
9 9 Speed Lane 12.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Lady Jae 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Rebel Girl 15.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Glenall (IRE) 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Ma France (IRE) 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Anisette (GB) 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Myfavoritedaughter 5.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Magic Light 20.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 She’s a Joker 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Corporal Violette (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Doitforandrew (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Augusta Melody 10.00 1.3 2-1
11 11 Dancing Rinca 15.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 King Apollo 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Vancougar 10.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Wyfire 6.00 4 8-1
9 9 Subsidize 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Kid Azteca 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Nero Tulip (GB) 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Brady Boy 30.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Mastermind 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Minister Shane 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.