Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 27, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 It’s My World 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Blame the Classic 1.20 1.2 2-1
1 1 Fight Back 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Miss Will 1.60 2.4 4-1
2 2 Toppers Wager 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tom and Jazzy 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dos Vicios 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Granada Flavor 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Impossible Task 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Hardmoneymuchachos 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Forbidden Kingdom 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 1.40 1.3 2-1
4 4 Turn On The Jets (IRE) 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Irideo (ARG) 5.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Noble Reflection 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Legitimate 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Journalism 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Smooth Cruisein 12.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Toughness 0.40 3.2 6-1
2 2 Mellencamp 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Jetovator 0 0-1
5 4 Whatmakessammyrun 3.50 1 2-1
2 1 Thirty Four Coupe 10.00 3 6-1
8 7 Give Me the Lute 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 8 Forgiving Spirit 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 6 Jetovator 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 2 Great King (FR) 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 3 Eddie’s Last 6.00 4.5 8-1
10 9 Commander (FR) 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 5 Hacking It Up 12.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Smokem Ez 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 This Name’s Taken 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Yaani 15.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Cipriani 0.40 2.4 5-1
5 5 American Blessing 1.60 4.8 9-1
3 3 Gemadini 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Autumn Miss S.) – Autumn Miss S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Medoro 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Zona Verde (IRE) 4.00 2 4-1
8 8 Sneaker 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Circle of Trust 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Tahini 10.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Sea Dancer 30.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Watchtower 20.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Wine On Tap 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tiaraqueen (GB) 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Asean (IRE) 15.00 6.6 13-1
11 11 Esprit Enchante 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Mixologist 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Roll On Big Joe 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fort Bragg 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Oviatt Class 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Manitowish 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Moose Mitchell 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Mbagnick (CHI) 30.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Pilot Commander 0.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Lemon Sushi 3.00 1 2-1
6 5 Yo Time 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 7 Known Idea 6.00 1.7 3-1
10 9 Lord Tripping 20.00 4 8-1
5 4 Supernal 6.00 4 8-1
13 12 Travelin’ Show 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 8 Double Jab 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 3 Touchdown Brown 4.50 4.7 9-1
11 10 Afternoon Nap 10.00 5.8 11-1
12 11 Chromeflash 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 6 Stay On the Fence 30.00 6 11-1
3 2 Chick’s Dig It 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 98 Special Club 0.00 SCRATCH
14 13 Refocus 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Final Edition (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Santarena 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Western Avenue 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Money Makes Money 2.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Hurricane Way 6.00 5 10-1
9 9 Irish Rose 15.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Concord Bridge 10.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Running Spartan 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Call Sign Seven 15.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Brave Blend 30.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Mardy’s Fish 20.00 11 21-1

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.