Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 17, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Horace Mann 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bolt Supremacy 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Please Focus 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Irish Royalty 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Jam Session 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Agency 5.00 6 11-1
6 6 Smart Code 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Run for My Honey 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Lov U Mean It 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Ila Veiw Too 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Movinglikeawinner 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Ta Ta for Now 3.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Miss Kaline 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Fasig-tipton Debutante S.) – Fasig-tipton Debutante S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Grand Slam Smile 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Crazy Hot 0.80 3.7 7-1
1 1 Becky’s Dream (FR) 1.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Motet 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Stormy Gal 20.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Unfaithful Ways 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Crimson Rose 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Aloha Kitten 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Freedom Lass 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Shared Future 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Warrior’s Moon 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Devil Be Me 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Devil Moon 4.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Book Smart 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Chick’s Dig It 20.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 J D’s Rude Boy 15.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Quick Buck 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Powertrain 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Deservedly 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lulu Lemon Drop 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Candy On Top 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Lt’s Choice 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Picture of a Lady 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Billy Gallivan 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Bella Volpe 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 The Flying Pharoah 3.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Viewers Discretion 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fasig-tipton Futurity) – Fasig-tipton Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Tranche 0 0-1
6 6 Mirahmadi 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Refocus 1.60 2.2 4-1
4 4 Going Mobile 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Tranche 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Next Level 20.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Harry Houdini 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wodeton (FR) 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jack Sixpack 4.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 King Apollo 3.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Cherubic Factor 2.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Dancing Rinca 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Yogi Boy 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Baj 5.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Cali Bay (IRE) 12.00 8 15-1
7 7 Subsidize 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cowboy Mike 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Seattle Surf 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Andy Can U Hear Me 2.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Meesh 10.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Imperial Hornet 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Dont Fight the Fed 5.00 8 15-1
8 8 Big Baby 15.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Granny’s Ipa 12.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 The Big Cheeseola 15.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 El Rey Dorado 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Oubabe 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Worse Read Sanchez 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Stamp My Passport 12.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Mobou 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Big Bet Jafinsafa 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Talklessworkmore 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Irish Heatwave 3.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Moogie Son 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Leyas Candy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She’s Resilient 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Doris Mae 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Pequena Tormenta 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Cliquish 2.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Denim in Gold 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Vitalera (CHI) 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Tip Top Gal 30.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Keychain Girl 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Anybody’s Choice 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Runninwiththeboyz 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Albayaader (IRE) 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Hayley Levade 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Speed Lane 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Lady Jae 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Nu Pi Lambda 12.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Gimme Mo Baby 8.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Over Attracted 5.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Corporal Violette (IRE) 12.00 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.