Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 27, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Eight Clap 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Eligio 2.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Petesoldfashioned 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Got My Prance On 20.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Outgunned 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Adebayo 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 De Joria 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Magazine 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Hollywood Rumor 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Midnight Silence 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Glory of Chrome 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fast Giselle 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ready Jet Go 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Aventapp 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Nu Pi Lambda 12.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Golden Prayer 3.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 She’s a Joker 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Ice Queen 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bossy Bruin Gal 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Dorie Miller 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Warren’s Wild Ride 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Bella Vienna 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Borntostaythirsty 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Cocktail Cutie 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Clements Ride 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Run Bryce Run 12.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Yellow Jacket 5.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Takes Three 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Drive for Show 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Curlin’s Kaos 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Motivating Force 6.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Vols 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Kiss for Lulu 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Jetfire 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bright Leaf 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Clouseau 10.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Flying Drummer 2.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Low Expectations 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mischelof (CHI) 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 St. Elmo 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Dual Threat 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Judge Miller 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 Rodrigoknows 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Geezer 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Billy’s Bet 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Gypsy Tears 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 So I’m Told 8.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Andy Can U Hear Me 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Bronko Nagurski 2.50 6.7 13-1
4 4 Worse Read Sanchez 8.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Super Chief 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Newgrange 0 0-1
6 6 Mr Fisk 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Newgrange 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Newgate 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 I’mgonnabesomebody 15.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Two Rivers Over 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Mixto 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Stilleto Boy 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 War At Sea 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Flavius 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Indian Peak 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 3.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Kingmeister 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Mastermind 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Brother Reid 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Irish Heatwave 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Stayincotai (IRE) 5.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Giovinazzo 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Marks Hip 20.00 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.