Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 28, 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
6 6 Happyasaclam (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 No Way It’s Today (GB) 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Candy On Top 5.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Irish Myth 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Cameron Slough 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Take Caramie 20.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Special Flower 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Twilight Moon 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Billy Joe Shaver 1.80 2.4 5-1
5 5 Buraq’s Reflection 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 No Show Jones 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Puddin Head Jones 4.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mirari 0 0-1
3 3 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Bolt’s Broad 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 No No No Never (IRE) 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mirari 2.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Dancing Mo 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Golden Skyline 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Side by Side 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 She’s Muy Muy 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Princess of Time 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Plum Creek 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Well Funded 1.60 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Take Action 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Man Overboard 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Street Humor 4.00 3 6-1
8 8 I’m a Lucky Man 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Papa Tiger 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Quincy Market 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Golf Drama 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Stop and a Tres 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 John Dunbar 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Indispensable 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Cornell 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Tracker 10.00 3 6-1
1 1 New King 1.60 3.6 7-1
3 3 Malibu Rocks 2.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Uplift 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Clocker’s Corner S.) – Clocker’s Corner S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Daniel’s Magic 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Sumter 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hamwood Flier (IRE) 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Standing O 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Johnny Podres 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Mucho Del Oro 3.50 6.9 13-1
6 6 Irideo (ARG) 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sherlyn Go Go 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Flatterwithjewels 1.60 3.1 6-1
4 4 Sweet Hello 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 A Broken Breeze 4.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Hot Rod Mama 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Roman Empress 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ketonia (FR) 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Girl of My Dreams 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Respect the Crown 10.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Not A Sinner (GB) 12.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Ms McWhinney 12.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Runaway Kitten 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Laudatory 6.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Shop Till You Drop 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Coastal Cowgirl 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Motet 50.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Hot Hot Hot 4.00 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.