Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 10, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Thirty Carats 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cornelia Fort 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Madiha 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Hennys Crazy Train 4.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Irish Patsy 3.50 4.8 9-1
2 2 Control Function 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Myfavoritedaughter 6.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Kleen Karma 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Palos Verdes S.) – Palos Verdes S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Big City Lights 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 The Big Wam 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Hopkins 1.20 2.6 5-1
2 2 Mystification 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 See Through It 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 California Bay 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kerry Gold 1.80 4.3 8-1
6 6 Crypto Ride 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ship and Scam 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 El Rey Dorado 4.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Divine Feminine 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Speed Grazy 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Runamileinmyshoes 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Girlcanthelpit 5.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Jane Kendeigh 1.80 7 13-1
10 10 Fancy Fascinator 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Naturally Blonde 6.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Sparta F. C. 20.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Another Summer 10.00 9.8 18-1
9 9 Beautiful Janet 20.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Envisioned 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Can’t Sleep 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Las Virgenes S.) – Las Virgenes S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 She’s a Tempest 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kopion 1.20 1.1 2-1
3 3 Kinza 1.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Nothing Like You 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Great Forty Eight 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hot Box 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Exultation 2.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Give Me the Lute 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Kanderel 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Atomic Drop 15.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Slew’s Joy 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Barristan The Bold (GB) 5.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Silardi 10.00 6 11-1
9 9 Raging Waters 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hondo Crouch 5.00 1 2-1
8 7 Minister Shane 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Spiritual Advisor 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 6 Bag’s Gold 2.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Soul of Midnight 15.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Wegonahavagoodtime 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Sauls Call 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 98 American Cat 0.00 5.9 11-1
9 8 Enjoy It Strait 4.00 7.9 15-1
10 9 Hey Mel 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Missed the Cut 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Balladeer 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Eastern Ocean 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Irish Prophet 4.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Shortman 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Planetario (BRZ) 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Toledo Rocket 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Quagmire Magic 6.00 1.8 3-1
10 9 Mister Beams 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Golf Drama 6.00 3.4 6-1
8 98 Mars On Fire 0.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Vinny the Coin 10.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Road of Love 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 10 Rogue Son 8.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Eagles Landing 20.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Grand Tiger 3.50 8.2 15-1
7 7 Tiger’s Arrow 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ag Bullet 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stay and Scam 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Free and Humble 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Thrumps Dream (IRE) 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Kitty Kitana (GB) 3.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Princess Bettina 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Alternate Rock 20.00 7.7 14-1
5 5 Bella D 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Customer List (FR) 10.00 9 17-1

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.