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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 26, 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
8 8 Mas Rapido (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 News At Ten (GB) 6.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Western Avenue 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Oscar Joy 8.00 5.1 10-1
14 14 Commander (FR) 8.00 5.1 10-1
13 13 Player B 10.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Money Makes Money 10.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Into It 12.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Dancing Rinca 15.00 10.3 19-1
2 2 Noble Reflection 20.00 14 26-1
6 6 Baladi 20.00 14 26-1
11 11 Habeas 20.00 14 26-1
7 7 American Glory (GB) 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Madaket Road 0.60 1 2-1
7 7 San Saba 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Father Ted 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Elusive Moon 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Targaryis 15.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Kokosan 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Jumper Cables 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Slick (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Preem 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Lee’s Baby Girl 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Big Leap 6.00 3 6-1
12 12 Beehavin 8.00 4.6 9-1
13 13 Paarl 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Lila 10.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Calmate 12.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Isntsheloverly 15.00 10.1 19-1
6 6 Makenarita 15.00 10.1 19-1
14 14 Rice Paddy 15.00 10.1 19-1
9 9 Aggro 20.00 14 26-1
10 10 Whirlwind 20.00 14 26-1
8 8 Stormy Paradise 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stop Digging 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Nene Diamond 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Barbera 4.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Berry Valley 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Big Pop 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Dorie Miller 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Tizzy Twister 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Dendera 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Lady Maryann 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shocking Grey 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Sareeha (IRE) 3.00 1.3 3-1
12 12 Real Fire 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Word Play (GB) 6.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Moment’s Pleasure 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Kahuraru (FR) 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 September Magic 10.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 12.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Idessia 15.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Tiaraqueen (GB) 15.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Control Function 20.00 13 25-1
10 10 Free and Humble 20.00 13 25-1
2 2 Catalina Cocktail 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Laffit Pincay, Jr. S.) – Laffit Pincay, Jr. S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Katonah 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tarantino 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Express Train 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Ashcroft 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 J B Strikes Back 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lammas (GB) 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 American Admiral 12.00 8 15-1
8 8 Goldeneye 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (San Gabriel S.) – San Gabriel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Johannes 0.80 1 2-1
7 7 Mi Hermano Ramon 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Easter (FR) 6.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Seal Team (GB) 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Nineeleventurbo 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Astronomer 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Escape Artist 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Cabo Spirit 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Malibu S.) – Malibu S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mystik Dan 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bentornato 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Raging Torrent 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Senior Officer 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Pilot Commander 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Stronghold 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Imagination 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Winterfell 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mathis Mile S.) – Mathis Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 King of Gosford (GB) 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Stay Hot 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Siennois (IRE) 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Atitlan 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Curlin’s Kaos 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Heart Headed 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Cathal (IRE) 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Lord Bullingdon 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Call Sign Seven 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (La Brea S. Presented By Don Julio) – La Brea S. Presented By Don Julio

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hope Road 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 One Magic Philly 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Accuracy 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Tamara 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Kinza 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Cavalieri 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Sugar Fish 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Kopion 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Splendora 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Sandy Bottom 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Ultimate Authority 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (American Oaks) – American Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She Feels Pretty 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Kathynmarissa 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Medoro 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Watchtower 10.00 4.6 9-1
13 13 Rashmi 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Chatalas 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Strutting (GB) 15.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Mizzyaan 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Vibez 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Baltic Fire 30.00 13 25-1
12 12 Valence 30.00 13 25-1
2 2 Sakura Blossom 30.00 13 25-1
1 1 Omaha Girl 30.00 13 25-1

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.

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