Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 15, 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
6 6 Give Me the Lute 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Perfectionistic 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Barristan The Bold (GB) 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Divine Rascal 15.00 4 8-1
5 5 Kanderel 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Brutto 15.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Trusty Rusty 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Westward Look 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Monique 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Yvett’s Surprise 3.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Boginskaya 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lucky Vegas 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Stylish Dress 4.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Storming Gray 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Heart Headed 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Handsome Harry 8.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Express Line 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Des Doigts 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Zombo Bombo 2.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 Sharp Lorenzo 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Coconut Girl 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Air Force Thunder 0.80 2.1 4-1
3 3 Eva’s Party 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Eleven Out of Ten 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Signora Vittoria 5.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Ifuaintfirsturlast 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Rainbows On Ice 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Big Coupe 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 So I’m Told 12.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Explain This Audit 3.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Comradery (IRE) 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Kimmer 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Mo Rewards 4.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Midnight Fury 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Big Novel 0 0-1
1 1 Big Novel 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Naughty Nadine (GB) 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Lisa’s Nonno 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Grace Period (FR) 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Class Clown 2.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Liberal Lady 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hot Box 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Silardi 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Maven 2.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Wegonahavagoodtime 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Disko Tribute 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Hapi Hapi 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Sai Con (FR) 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cornelia Fort 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sensible Move 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Tizzy Twister 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Issa Court 1.60 3.4 7-1
1 1 Sweet Hello 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Race Judicata 5.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beer Money 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Good Lovin 2.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Immelmann 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Salsation 5.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Someone Like You 4.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Thirsty Thursday 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Size Does Matter 12.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Winning Big 6.00 8 15-1

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.