Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 5, 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
6 6 Code Duello 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 King Apollo 3.50 3 6-1
8 8 Zio Jo 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Jeweled Shillelagh 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Talklessworkmore 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Tejon Pass 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Explain This Audit 6.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Mici’s Express 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pop d’Oro 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Legitify (IRE) 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Picking It Up 5.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Big Drinker 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Spiritist 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 War On the West 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Frost Alert 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Oak Leaf S. Presented By Oak Tree) – Oak Leaf S. Presented By Oak Tree

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nooni 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tenma 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 In the Air Tonight 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Showers 12.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Non Compliant 2.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Om N Joy 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Jack’s Magic Girl 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Rio Del Sol 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Speakeasy S.) – Speakeasy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dreamaway 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Smash It 1.40 2.3 4-1
8 7 Tiz Happy 20.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Pali Kitten 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Snowdonia 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Kale’s Angel 6.00 SCRATCH
7 98 Timty 0.00 SCRATCH
4 4 I’m a Bad Boy 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vlahos 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Pilot Commander 1.40 2.6 5-1
2 2 Red Pill 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 All That Glory 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Captivating Boy 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Wendelssohn 12.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Schwarzmeier 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Rivoli 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Tarantino 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mizzyaan 0 0-1
Mizzyaan 0 0-1
2 2 Fire Ban 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 She’z the Law 3.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Sophisticate 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Well Funded 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Helga Brandt (IRE) 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Den of Iniquity (GB) 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Interplay 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Holly Goquickly (FR) 20.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Bolt’s Broad 30.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Mizzyaan 2.50 8.1 15-1
3 3 She Be Boss 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Chillingworth S.) – Chillingworth S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sweet Azteca 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 One Magic Philly 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Kirstenbosch 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Irish Wahine 30.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Chismosa 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Anywho 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Hope Road 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Rodeo Drive S.) – Rodeo Drive S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Iscreamuscream 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Sunset Glory (IRE) 2.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Lucky Girl (IRE) 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Aspen Grove (IRE) 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Hang the Moon 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Be Your Best (IRE) 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Beach Bomb (SAF) 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (American Pharoah S. Presented By Dk Horse) – American Pharoah S. Presented By Dk Horse

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 McKinzie Street 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Getaway Car 2.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Citizen Bull 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Emerald Bay 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Mischief River 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Show of Force 20.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Start Mo Up 50.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Coach Chuck 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Curvino 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 King’s Road 0.80 2.6 5-1
7 7 Game Warrior 20.00 2.7 5-1
10 9 Legitimate 8.00 3.6 7-1
11 10 Uncle Dude 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Unrivaled Hero 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Video Review 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 8 Stingray Shuffle 30.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Farley Hall 30.00 6.5 12-1
8 98 Tariff 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.