Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 14, 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 Grazen in the Sun 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vronsky Feint 4.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Raising Silver 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Safa 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Putt for Dough 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Ryder’s Candy 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Councilwoman Jilly 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Neezer Dalton 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Desert Rhapsody 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Hymnal 1.20 1.7 3-1
2 2 Wildcat Rye’d 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Magic Tip 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Aloha Dreamin 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Man Child 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Eastbound 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Pinehurst (IRE) 2.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Letshaveonemore 20.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Blame George 15.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Phoenician Ghost 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Sanger 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Magic Account 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Jackstown 0 0-1
2 2 Happy Sprinter 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Leyas Candy 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Jackstown 1.60 2.5 5-1
5 5 Principe Carlo 2.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Brazenly 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Heart Headed 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Neon Lights (IRE) 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Incredible Shot 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Kid Azteca 4.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Awesome Rhythm 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Nesso’s Lastharrah 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Tarantino 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Res Ipsa Loquitur 50.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Lemon Sushi 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Logon to Win 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Midland Money 0 0-1
6 6 Midland Money 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Cardinal Spirit 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Smash It 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Frisco 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Road to Eldorado 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Buster’s Way 4.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Moment’s Pleasure 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Illhaveanotherkiss 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Hey Demps 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Dendera 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Smart Monique 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Ashleys Sandcastle 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Tizzy Twister 3.50 6.1 11-1
4 4 Sweet Layla Rae 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Lady Mary Lou 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sweet Hello 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Roman Empress 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 De Joria 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 Bonita Leona 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Flatterwithjewels 1.80 6 11-1
3 3 True Friend 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Zzyzx 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kitty Kitana (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Runninwiththeboyz 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Vitalera (CHI) 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Recinto Rompere 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Make It Snow 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Customer List (FR) 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Ma Rae’s Girl 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Legitimate Target (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dealers Special 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Quintecents 4.00 2.4 5-1
11 10 Tribal 3.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Adebayo 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Point Maker 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Zafiro Anejo 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Bound to Succeed 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Classic Alphie 30.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Supreme Coast 20.00 4.5 8-1
10 98 Track and Field 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.