Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 13, 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
10 10 Stagger Lee 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Western Grit 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Don’t Hit Me Bash 4.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Travelin’ Show 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 A Walk On the Moon 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Oobubbakakayo 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Clubhouse Charlie 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 No Show Jones 20.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Jetfire 20.00 9.8 18-1
4 4 Got My Prance On 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Never Seen Before (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Oh Great (IRE) 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Divine Feminine 2.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Oncoming 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Top of My Game 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Noble Union 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dancing Dana 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 La Paloma Blanca 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Court Snort 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 On Purpose 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Vulin 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Back On the Street 4.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Majestic Oops 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Sugar Sugar 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (California Chrome Cal Cup Derby) – California Chrome Cal Cup Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mici’s Express 0 0-1
5 5 Wild Jewels 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Stolen Treasure 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Last Call London 2.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Mici’s Express 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Gentlemen’s Club 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks) – Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Asada Fries 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Grand Slam Smile 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Petit Filet 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Prancingthruparis 8.00 1.9 3-1
5 5 Sushi Sticks 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 R Sweet Candy 12.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Madison Rae 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Recalcitrant 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Putt for Dough 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Bag’s Gold 3.00 1 2-1
3 2 Minister Shane 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Jamming Eddy 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 4 El Rey Dorado 3.00 3.2 6-1
8 7 Buck Owens 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 5 Fly the Sky 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 98 Seaboard 0.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Crypto Ride 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Sunshine Millions Filly And Mare Turf Sprint S. Presented By John Deere) – Sunshine Millions Filly And Mare Turf Sprint S. Presented By John Deere

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rose Maddox 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stay and Scam 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Chancery Way 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Rose Dawson 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Tam’s Little Angel 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Unwritten Code 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Chismosa 6.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Madiha 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint S.) – Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Brickyard Ride 0 0-1
2 2 The Chosen Vron 0.40 1 2-1
5 5 Brickyard Ride 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Moose Mitchell 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Geezer 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Principe Carlo 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Unusual Heat Turf Classic S. Presented By City National Bank) – Unusual Heat Turf Classic S. Presented By City National Bank

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bally’s Charm 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kings River Knight 1.20 1.3 2-1
7 7 Aligato 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 None Above the Law 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Catalina Eddy 20.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Carmelita’s Man 5.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Royal ‘n Rando 20.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Silent Heat 20.00 9.3 17-1
8 8 Passarando 15.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Mogollon Rim 20.00 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.