Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 14, 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
Beautiful Janet 0 0-1
4 4 Runamileinmyshoes 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Miche Lada 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Beautiful Janet 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Princess Snow 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Jane Kendeigh 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Princessprancealot 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Shamrockin 12.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Zoom Zoom Zoya 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 John Dunbar 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Big Drinker 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Finally an Eddie 4.00 4 8-1
4 4 Seaboard 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Getemdusty 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Collectively 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Apple Fest 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Muteki 2.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Make It Snow 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Strikingly 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Dowhateverittakes 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Dancing Mo 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dial a Friend 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 She’s My Niece 1.80 2.2 4-1
3 3 Wok Don’t Run 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Warren’s Wild Ride 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Screaming Virginia 12.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wild Ruler 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Shushala 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Wishes to Riches 4.00 1.9 3-1
5 5 Lanesra 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Lady Monclaire 3.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Elegant Kid 8.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Girlcanthelpit 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Panda Peak 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Big Rainbow 1.20 1.3 2-1
5 5 Stay Up 3.50 2 4-1
3 3 Smiling Widow 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Dixie Blaze 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Las Cienegas S.) – Las Cienegas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Gracelund Gray 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kissed by Fire 8.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Elm Drive 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Fast and Shiny 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Lexington Humor 30.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Anthonys Cleopatra 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Wakanaka (IRE) 3.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Benedict Canyon 15.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Adaay In Asia (GB) 6.00 7 13-1
2 2 Honey Pants 6.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Nadette (FR) 5.00 9 17-1
1 1 Free and Humble 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Midnight Love 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Thirsty Lov 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Veritas Aequitas 6.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Polis 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Bear Coast 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Naukanauka 30.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Letshaveonemore 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sense 2.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Thirty Four Coupe 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Discretionary Day 12.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Into It 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Worse Read Sanchez 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Luka Grazie 4.00 6 11-1
2 2 Numero Dix (GB) 5.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Enahm 6.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Centre Circle 15.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 My Partner Glen 15.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Resultant 15.00 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.