Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 20, 2017

April 20, 2017 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.


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, 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 Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
1 1 Southern Keys 3.50 1.3 2-1
10 10 Lauren’s Ladd 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Sequentially 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Wrightwood 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Professor Cinch 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Zarqa Star 12.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Mostly Cloudy 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Taima the Hawk 2.50 7 13-1
3 3 General Mach Four 12.00 8 15-1
5 5 Getoffmyback 4.00 8.3 16-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
4 4 Westwood’s Wizard 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 It’s Tiz Time 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Make It a Triple 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Quality Line 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bucky Goldstein 2.00 4 8-1
1 1 Super Storm 6.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
3 2 Time and Chance 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 4 To B. Ava 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Agent Nine T Nine 10.00 3.3 6-1 Scr
1 1 The Cat’s Leavin 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 3 Rizzi’s Honors 0.80 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Lil Lottie 10.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Warrior Vixen 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Jill Madden 0.60 2.5 5-1
7 7 Quiet No More 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Arya Stark 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Curlina Curlina 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Bayou El 20.00 6.8 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
10 10 A New Trend 6.00 2 4-1 Scr
3 2 Over Par 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 6 Heat 4.00 3.5 7-1
2 1 Packin Heat 50.00 4.3 8-1
6 5 Hot Market 12.00 6 11-1
8 7 Los Gatos 8.00 6.3 12-1
11 9 Roaring Rule 15.00 7.8 15-1
5 4 Holdthismiss 8.00 8 15-1
9 8 Record Highs 6.00 8.3 16-1
4 3 Senator Robert 6.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Hot Ore 6.00 9 17-1 Scr

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Californiasummer 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Beat the Bushes 15.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Pay Or Play 2.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Marthamydear 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Cheyenne Dancer 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Sheza Firstsamurai 2.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 American Rhiannon 8.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
2 2 Truly Ponti 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Watch Me Now 1.40 1.8 3-1
7 6 Ill Tell You What 30.00 4 8-1
6 5 Sunshine Laurie 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Harbored Affair 6.00 4.8 9-1 Scr
1 1 Yavrig 5.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Amazing Lady 12.00 6.8 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
12 12 Californium 4.50 1.5 3-1 Scr
9 9 Kopitar 1.20 4 8-1
11 11 Amazon Cry 5.00 4 8-1 Scr
1 1 Gummy 12.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Quiet Dude 20.00 4.3 8-1 Scr
10 10 Arms Runner 4.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Indium 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 Lucky Soul 6.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Dog Gone Lenny 12.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Candy’s Martini 12.00 9.8 18-1
2 2 Cascade Rock (IRE) 5.00 11 21-1
8 8 The Rule of King’s 30.00 11.5 22-1
4 4 Humid 30.00 12 23-1

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.