Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Dashingly 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vibez 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Uffda 5.00 4 7-1
3 3 Caboodle 3.50 4.3 8-1
11 11 Criticism 5.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 God’s Favor 8.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Ms McWhinney 12.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Baltic Fire 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Love Alive 30.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Roses n’ Chrome 20.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 She’s No Angel 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Slew’s Joy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Atomic Drop 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 C’Mon Man 1.80 3.2 6-1
4 4 Worth Looking 4.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 El Diablo Rojo 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Forgiving Spirit 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 News At Ten (GB) 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Thorne House 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Seismic Spirit (IRE) 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Jack Sixpack 6.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Tigerhon (FR) 3.50 7 13-1
1 1 Father Delay 8.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Virat 6.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Gypsy Tears 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Smart Mo 0 0-1
3 3 Don’t Swear Dave 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Midnight Mammoth 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Ghazaaly 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Smart Mo 2.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Low Expectations 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Gavea 5.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 I Don’t Get It 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Ultimate Gamble 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Glamora (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Not A Sinner (GB) 3.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 Upcharge 4.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Disposition 6.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Lovin’ On the Run 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Princess Midnight 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Carson Jen 50.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Automax (IRE) 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Justifymydreams (NZ) 4.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Sophisticate 20.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Wicked Desire 50.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Crypto Craze 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Carol’s Comic 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Pat’s Paddock Pick 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Thales 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 D D S Express 5.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 The Big Cheeseola 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Leading the Pace 6.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 L’Enfant Dit 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Dadstar 20.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Good N Thirsty 20.00 10.2 19-1
1 1 Gostoso 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sir Pistolero 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pioneer Prince 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Caribbean King 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Hot Legs Romolo 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Belmont Bill 20.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Promissio 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Smooth Salute 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Derecho Dandy 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Nashoba’s Joy 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Jeweled Shillelagh 8.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Mongolian Altai 20.00 10.8 20-1
6 6 Mighty Kai 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Santarena 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Eagles Flight 2.00 3 6-1
3 3 Visceral 4.00 3 6-1
10 10 Sully 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Tour Player 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Fight With Honor 30.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Le Mans 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Atitlan 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Corso’s Pick 30.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Thunder Ball 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Gamely S.) – Gamely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ruby Nell 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Anisette (GB) 2.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Linda’s Gift 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Uncorked (AUS) 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Olivia Maralda (IRE) 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Justique 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Nadette (FR) 10.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Forever After All 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Yerwanthere (IRE) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Hollywood Gold Cup S.) – Hollywood Gold Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Judge Miller 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Reincarnate 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Mr Fisk 2.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Mixto 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Subsanador (ARG) 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Arrowthegreat 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Oviatt Class 30.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Ashcroft 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Shoemaker Mile S.) – Shoemaker Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
There Goes Harvard 0 0-1
2 2 Du Jour 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Conclude 6.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Easter (FR) 3.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Johannes 3.50 3 6-1
6 6 Air Force Red 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Goliad 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Irideo (ARG) 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Funtastic Again 8.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Dominican Pioneer 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 War At Sea 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 There Goes Harvard 15.00 11 21-1

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.