Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Tuesday, December 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Billy’s Bet 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bigofromfresno 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Fore Flag 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Moogie Son 3.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Barely Funtional 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Luka Grazie 5.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Tom and Jazzy 5.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Nolongerahobby 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Bravestone 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Urban Legend 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Colorado Cruiser 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Malibu Rocks 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 New King 2.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Tessuto 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Mongolian Champ 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 All That Glory 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (San Gabriel S.) – San Gabriel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Missed the Cut 0 0-1
2 2 Easter (FR) 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Eastern Ocean 10.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Tio Magico 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Missed the Cut 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 War At Sea 4.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Astronaut 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vegas Burner 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cavendish 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Hey Brother 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Judge Miller 1.40 3.1 6-1
7 7 Sneaking Candy 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Mongolian Altai 20.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Uncle Reg 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (American Oaks) – American Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Be Your Best (IRE) 0 0-1
2 2 Anisette (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Be Your Best (IRE) 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Elounda Queen (IRE) 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Musical Mischief 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 30.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Grace Period (FR) 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Khinjani (GB) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (San Antonio S.) – San Antonio S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Subsanador (ARG) 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Brickyard Ride 6.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Stilleto Boy 4.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Newgrange 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Mixto 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Salesman (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 King Apollo 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hawker 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Minister Shane 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Book Smart 3.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Catalina Eddy 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Manitowish 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Beef Winslow 3.50 6.9 13-1
8 8 Neon Lights (IRE) 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Living Life 8.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Dr. Soulfire 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Malibu S.) – Malibu S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Speed Boat Beach 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Hejazi 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Fort Bragg 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Giant Mischief 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Raise Cain 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Damon’s Mound 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sharp Aza Tack 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Matanzas Creek 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Santa Anita Mathis Mile S.) – Santa Anita Mathis Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Almendares (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Watsonville 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 2.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Panic Alarm (IRE) 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Ah Jeez 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Calm Sea 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Reiquist 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (La Brea S.) – La Brea S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Howl 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Clearly Unhinged 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Daddysruby 4.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Big Pond 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Ice Dancing 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Royal Spa 6.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Fast and Shiny 10.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Satin Doll 30.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Bangs 30.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Blessed Touch 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Respect the Crown 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Sea Dancer 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Visually 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Auratium 8.00 6 11-1
12 12 Tianma 20.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Gerwig 6.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Affair 6.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Flight to Quality (FR) 5.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Ima Joker 30.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Americandreammaker 15.00 9.8 19-1
1 1 Speed Shopper 12.00 10.1 19-1
4 4 Blue Fashion 30.00 12 23-1

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.