Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Avoir 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Long Mayshe Reign 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Certitude (FR) 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Pink Whitney 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Jennifer’s d’Light 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Shop Till You Drop 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Irish Rose 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 She Be Boss 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Arromax 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Fast Service 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Silver N Black 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mischief Moments 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Mongolian Max 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Caught in the Dark 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Big Mama Sue 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Tiergarten 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Chasingserendipity 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Carole Lombard 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Elegant Sway 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Highlands 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 March of Time 0.60 1 2-1
6 6 Collmus 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Pursuit of Freedom 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Santarena 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Mr. Mustache 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sand Bagger 20.00 5 9-1
5 5 Arabian Flirt 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eternal Reign (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Sophisticate 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Girvin Gal 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Day Dawning 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 How About Abby (IRE) 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Interplay 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Cailin Dana 15.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Justivar 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vanzzy 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Big Spin 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Soul of Midnight 4.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Impossible Task 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 El Joy 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Contrary Chieftain 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Tom and Jazzy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Robert J. Frankel S.) – Robert J. Frankel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hang the Moon 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Mouffy 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Rashmi 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Mrs. Astor 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Yerwanthere (IRE) 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Mahina 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Omaha Girl 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cooey 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 McKechnie 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Surf Song 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Our Moonlight 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Scusi 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Misleading 10.00 7 13-1
6 6 Maam Cross 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Lil Richards Bello 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brazenly 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Dont Fight the Fed 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Andtheomofthebrave 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Investalot 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Moogie Son 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Big George 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Smokem Ez 10.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Last Call London 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Kerry Gold 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Druidic 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Blame the Classic 15.00 6.3 12-1
13 13 Fly the Sky 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.