Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 2, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Beer Money 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Nesso’s Lastharrah 1.60 1.5 3-1
1 1 Fact Or Fiction 15.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sharp Lorenzo 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Des Doigts 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Running Tiger 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Midnight Love 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Thompson 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Paco’s Pico 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nauvoo 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Big Buzz 1.60 2.7 5-1
4 4 Settecento 2.50 3 6-1
5 5 Divine Feminine 3.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Quaria Thunder 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tapit Doux 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Zeyaraat 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Tiergarten 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Chasingserendipity 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 A Crown for Kitten 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sareeha (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Smiling Jojo 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sunset Storm 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Lettheliquortalk 2.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Mischievous Dylan 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Tiger by the Tail 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Takamakahara 5.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Gostoso 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Good At Being Bad 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Top Gun Tommy 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Established 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Habeas 12.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Lansdowne (GB) 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Crowning Gold 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Desmond Doss 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Warren’s Paradice 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bougie Like 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sand to Sea 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 In Her Pryme 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Isabel Ludlow 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Hey Demps 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Uptown Preacher 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Blondzilla 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweet Azteca 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Llorona 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Power Surge 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Nokie 2.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Vitalera (CHI) 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Kristi’s Tiger 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gate to Paradise 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Criticism 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Where’s My Ring 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Ultimate Authority 1.80 4.6 9-1
2 2 Speed Shopper 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Glo Glo 15.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Brunch With Amy 12.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 She’z the Law 4.00 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.