Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, October 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Inner Beauty (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Champagne Camie 1.60 1.1 2-1
1 1 Tiergarten 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Song of Shadows 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 A Real Jewel 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Woodbine Way 12.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Ur in Trouble 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rapida 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 She’s My Flame 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Warrens Fifi 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Celtica 15.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Buds N Suds 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Empress Lorrayne 6.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Lucky Nea 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mubtadaa 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Daniel’s Magic 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Agency 10.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Castle Leoch 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Took Charge 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Mission Beach 10.00 8 15-1
3 3 Irideo (ARG) 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Wrong Turn Cupid 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Why Behave 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Discrepancy 0.80 2.4 5-1
6 6 Bella Vienna 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Awesome Taylor 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Gray Frost 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Dance Kid 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 One of These Days (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Captain Choochies 12.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Rastaman Vibe 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Belmont Bill 15.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Baldoro 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Agatino (IRE) 10.00 4 7-1
1 1 Duran 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Big Juanito 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Nashoba’s Joy 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Six Magpies (IRE) 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Dealers Special 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spirit Rules 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Gift of Time 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Running Super 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Guitar Girl 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Toulouse Detrac 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Roses n’ Chrome 30.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Stella Starlight 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Moment’s Pleasure 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Gypsy Woman (IRE) 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Royal Charter (GB) 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Miss Lizzy 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Queen of the Mud (IRE) 3.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Yerwanthere (IRE) 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Queens Command (IRE) 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Lakota Spirit 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Ankyrah 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Day and Age 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dr Ruben M 4.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Freedom’s Not Free 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Rank 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Cano for the Win 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Brother Tony 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Zabo 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Tab Walker 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dont Fight the Fed 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Moon Ice 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Ferrariano 4.50 2.5 5-1
10 10 Lord Tripping 15.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Takes Three 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Big George 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 We Can 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Capo Luigi 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Brazenly 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Dazzle the Command 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Tiger in My Tank 15.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Kerry Gold 30.00 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.