Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 7, 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
6 6 Rhino 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Finners Goldnsense 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Bravo Ragazzo 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Ghostly Act 2.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Spot D’ Oro 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Fight Back 8.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 R Awesome Kid 15.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Maxville 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Vols 20.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Whats the Buzz 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Beer Money 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Petesoldfashioned 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Instinct D’ Oro 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Eight Clap 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Lettheliquortalk 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Aventapp 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rebalation 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Teen Drama 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Dads Estrella 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Paleo’s Princess 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Hotitude 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 A Real Jewel 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Sequin Lady 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 J Dutton 0.60 1 2-1
4 3 The G M 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Puddin Head Jones 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 4 It’s My World 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 5 Blame the Classic 10.00 4.5 8-1
3 98 Eagles Dare 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Marinas Tina (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Weemissgrammy 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Dolly May (IRE) 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Leopardess (GB) 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Cheekiest 4.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Disruptive Artist 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 True Patriot 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Ifuaintfirsturlast 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Beautiful Janet 15.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Golden Temper 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Peaceful Waters 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Super Chief 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Left Hand Man 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Ultimate 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Top Gun Tommy 2.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Devil Be Me 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Idaho Once 8.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 It’s My House 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Catalina Eddy 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Behind Enemy Lines (GB) 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Zoffarelli (IRE) 3.00 4 8-1
4 4 Lovesick Blues 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Player B 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Mas Rapido (GB) 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Agency 5.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Daniel’s Magic 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lyell’s Song 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Navajo Warrior 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Hurricane Way 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Captain Choochies 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Duran 2.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Palagio 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Triple Pass 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Mongolian Max 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Cali Bay (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
4 3 Giovinazzo 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 4 Flavius 3.00 3.1 6-1
10 8 Vanzzy 15.00 3.1 6-1
7 6 Vantastic 8.00 3.5 7-1
11 9 General Mathis 6.00 4 8-1
3 2 The Giants Candy 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 1 Moody Jim (IRE) 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 7 Aurelian Man 20.00 5 9-1
12 10 Man Friday 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 98 Departure 0.00 SCRATCH
9 98 Enjoy It Strait 0.00 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.