Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 16, 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) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Turn On The Jets (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 First Peace 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Motorious (GB) 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Man O Rose 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 War At Sea 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Whatmakessammyrun 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Noble Reflection 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pioneer Prince 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mucino 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 De’ Medici 1.60 1.9 4-1
1 1 Bad Sneakers 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mischelof (CHI) 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Mongolian Altai 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Seattle Breakout 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Man Overboard 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 John Dunbar 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Arrogates Spirit 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Elector 2.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Montana 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Good N Thirsty 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Cinema S.) – Cinema S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Final Boss 0 0-1
1 1 Gold Foot 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Final Boss 1.60 2.7 5-1
3 3 Blue Eyed George 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 British Isles 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sea Singer (IRE) 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ultimate Gamble 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Coalinga Road 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Clooney 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Smart Mo 3.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Taishan 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Ghazaaly 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dual Threat 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (San Juan Capistrano S.) – San Juan Capistrano S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rockemperor (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Offlee Naughty 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Rimprotector 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Planetario (BRZ) 1.20 3.8 7-1
5 5 Order and Law 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bee Catcher 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Charmz Away 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Style Cat 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Keep Dancin Nick 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Infamous Angel 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Case Hit 8.00 4 7-1
9 9 Nap 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 It’s Thirsty Time 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Just Trust Me 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Pax a Punch 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Go Go Prancer 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kerry Gold 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wine and Whisky 12.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Hacking It Up 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 City of Angels 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Big Bet Jafinsafa 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Big George 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Anastasio’s Secret 50.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Handsome Red 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Fly the Sky 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Talklessworkmore 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mobe Town 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Thales 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Pat’s Paddock Pick 6.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 The Big Cheeseola 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Carol’s Comic 4.00 6 11-1
6 6 Outgunned 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Picking It Up 2.50 7.1 13-1
3 3 Kahuna Magic 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 She’z the Law 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Runyon Canyon 3.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Ima Joker 3.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Kelly’s Out (IRE) 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Blue Fashion 30.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Upcharge 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Highly Desirable (IRE) 6.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Ziti (FR) 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 God’s Favor 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ignatowski 5.00 1 2-1
10 9 Seattle Surf 20.00 1.7 3-1
8 7 Vilified 3.00 2 4-1
7 6 Winsitwell 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 5 Cupid’s Crusader 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Square D’ Oro 12.00 3.8 7-1
11 10 Summer Chief 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Mongolian Frost 20.00 6.3 12-1
12 11 Only Alleged 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Too Wild to Tame 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 8 Mi Cabo Express 6.00 7.5 14-1
5 98 Getemdusty 0.00 SCRATCH
13 98 Audible Silence 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 On the Whim 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Anmer Hall 4.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Father Delay 8.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Seismic Spirit (IRE) 10.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Halfway Line (GB) 3.50 7.7 15-1
4 4 Bolt Supremacy 6.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 King Apollo 8.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Dancing Rinca 15.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Tigerhon (FR) 6.00 11 21-1
3 3 Fleet Feet 20.00 11.3 21-1
2 2 We’re in Trouble 12.00 11.6 22-1
7 7 Gypsy Tears 30.00 12 23-1

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.