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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 7, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Derecho Dandy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Tiz Tok 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Tokamak 5.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Montana 4.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Chickasaw 6.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Tahoe Secrets 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Arrest 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Rusty B Cause 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Queens Command (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Kleen Karma 3.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hennys Crazy Train 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Milagre Do Sol 3.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Outside the Law 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Havana Angel (IRE) 2.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stay On the Fence 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Prince Prancealot 2.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Mischiefs Causeway 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Catmansue 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Fact Or Fiction 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Halo Uncle 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Crosby Beach 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Goliad 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Castle Leoch 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Santo Dios (ARG) 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Great King (FR) 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Midnight Mammoth 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Elwood Blues 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Hard to Figure 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Super Chief 8.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Desmond Doss 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Good Vibes Only 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Princip 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Santos to Wilson 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Curlin’s Kaos 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shady Tiger 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Petesoldfashioned 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Final Storm 6.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 J Dutton 5.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Uncle Chilly 12.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Dance Man 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Two by Four 5.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Vodka Vodka 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sanger 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mega Moon 2.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Syntactic 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Goldeneye 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 St Ignacio 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Remote 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Crypto Man 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 National Generaux (IRE) 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Enahm 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Santa Ynez S.) – Santa Ynez S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tambo 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Don’t Bring Crazy 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Kopion 0.60 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bossy Bruin Gal 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Petit Filet 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
City Exile (GB) 0 0-1
3 3 City Exile (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Khantaro d’Oro 3.50 2.8 5-1
10 10 Excel Calculator 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Captain Choochies 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Sea of Cortez (IRE) 5.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Player B 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Ashcroft 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Devilish Desire 5.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Petcoff 12.00 9.8 18-1
7 7 Uncle Reg 12.00 10 19-1

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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