Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 6, 2024

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
1 1 Jessebear 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Candy On Top 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Ashleys Sandcastle 1.60 1.9 3-1
3 3 Blondzilla 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Bougie Like 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 In Her Pryme 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Ryder’s Candy 6.00 6 11-1
9 9 Betsy Is the Code 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Round in Circles 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 California Tiger 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Man Child 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 El Rey Dorado 5.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Toledo Rocket 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Lonesome Stew 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Carmen Miranda 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Kitty Kitana (GB) 1.20 1.6 3-1
1 1 Secrets Told 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 She’s Got a Way 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bella D 12.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Safa 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Wailea Sunset 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Fiamina 2.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lovme Likeafool 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Chasing Kat 3.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Easter Coming Back 30.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 R Marilyn Lonhro 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 10 E J Won the Cup 3.50 1 2-1
9 8 Nesso’s Lastharrah 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 6 Uncharted 5.00 3.2 6-1
3 2 El Rey Rey 5.00 6.3 12-1
5 4 Good At Being Bad 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 7 Sketchy 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 9 Island Cruiser 4.00 7.1 13-1
4 3 De’ Medici 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 1 Money Makes Money 4.00 7.3 14-1
6 5 Gazon (GB) 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 98 Mc Vay 0.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Silent Reason 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big City Lights 0 0-1
4 4 Big City Lights 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mor Tequila 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sir Atticus 2.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Newgate 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Escape Route 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Ginobili 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cast Member 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Lizzy 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Diamonds Danzing 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Boss Bride 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Arinniti (FR) 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Lunar Impact (GB) 4.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Tickle My Fancy 5.00 4 8-1
9 9 Real Fire 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Irresistible Force 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (San Vicente S.) – San Vicente S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Muth 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Slider 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Formidable Man 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Pilot Commander 2.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Moonlit Sonata 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Boltage 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Sbagliato 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Legislator 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Irish Prophet 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Reckless Spirit 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Single Track Mind (IRE) 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Marks Hip 20.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Tesoro 8.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Hula Candy 10.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Lahaina Flavor 30.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 One of These Days (IRE) 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Percolate (IRE) 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.