Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 9, 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
1 1 Rose Maddox 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Leisurewear (IRE) 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Highlands 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Hang the Moon 2.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Liberal Lady 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Yerwanthere (IRE) 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Keychain Girl 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Soul of a Warrior 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Shes Just Fluffy 2.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Solid Tune 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Just Is 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Habeas 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Johnny Drama 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Dr. Soulfire 2.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 John Dunbar 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Barsabas 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Kimmer 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Satellite Heart 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Petit Filet 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 We’ll Do It Live 2.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Dorie Miller 3.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Deficit Maja 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Easter Coming Back 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 10 Pace Lane 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Apple Fest 6.00 1 2-1
8 7 Jai Ho 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Dangerous Affair 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Irish Rose 5.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 La Peer 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 6 Double Bay (IRE) 8.00 2.4 5-1
10 9 Annie’s Hope 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Queen Berkeley 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 8 Smooth as Butter 30.00 6.8 13-1
6 98 Play My Speed 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Disobey 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Devil Among Us 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Tom Horn 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Soul of Midnight 3.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Sunrise Journey 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Chick’s Dig It 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Calm Sea 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Man Among Men 4.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Crosby Beach 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 3.50 2.9 6-1
3 3 Dean Martini 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Living Life 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Carmelita’s Man 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Hudson Ridge 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Affirmed S.) – Affirmed S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Scatify 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Parenting 1.60 3.1 6-1
2 2 Mc Vay 1.20 3.9 7-1
4 4 Miracle Mark 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Cornell 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Capital Outlay 6.00 1 2-1
12 12 Western Grit 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Wasting Aces 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Splashed in Gold 12.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Highplainsdrifter 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Trotsky 8.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Just a Graze 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Drive for Show 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Bee Eye Gee 15.00 6.6 13-1
11 11 Keep It Coming 5.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Desert Rocket 20.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Charley Pride 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Unzip Me Lord 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 L Squared 20.00 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.