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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 8, 2018

April 8, 2018 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 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Conquest Smartee 4.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Kopitar 3.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Surfside Sunset 5.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Rak City 6.00 5 9-1
1 1 Harliss 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Imagineiamfastest 6.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Big Bad Gary 15.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Saratoga Morning 12.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Tequila Blanco 8.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Brag Dude 30.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Siege of Vicksburg 20.00 8.9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lucky Student 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Red Stich 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Love a Honeybadger 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Princess Dorian 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Pied N True 4.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Sharona Sunset 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sugaratsundown 50.00 6.5 12-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Borg 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Glorious Crown 3.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Awesome E K 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Lucky Staxx 6.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Majestic Journey 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Rmanie’s Grey Suit 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Duke of Fallbrook 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Satori 8.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Trio of Champions 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Dapper Dixie 15.00 7.9 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Super Patriot 4.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Radish 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 South Boot Shirley 3.50 3.4 6-1
11 11 Perfect Portrait 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Nothing But Heat 5.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Operandi 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Clearly Gone 6.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Irish Lassie 30.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Becomes a Queen 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Married by Now 30.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Cinnamon Toast 50.00 9.1 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Stakes) – Tokyo City Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hoppertunity 0.40 1.8 3-1
5 5 Twentytwentyvision 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Noble Nick 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Infobedad (ARG) 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Beaumarchais 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Moonman 30.00 5.5 10-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Blame the Rider 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Jungle Warfare 12.00 SCRATCH
6 4 Ax Man 2.50 1.8 3-1
5 3 Shivermetimbers 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 5 Call West 4.00 4 7-1
3 2 Aquila 4.00 4 8-1
1 1 Dia de Pago 4.00 4.9 9-1
8 6 Calexman 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Skelton Pass 4.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Oiseau de Guerre 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Forest Chatter 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Chief Hosa 5.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 My Man Chuckles 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Tina’s Exchange 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Sir Samson 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Love My Bud 15.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Rigoletto (SWI) 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Taste’s Legend 20.00 8.2 16-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Omdurman 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Heir of Storm 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Mesa Sky 4.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Atomic Action 3.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Lambo Luxx 6.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Bargaining 12.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Limited Response 12.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Ps Bettin On You 20.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Adventurous 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Pumpkin Star 15.00 8.2 16-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nine Point Nine 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lori’s Attitude 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Little Bit Lovely 3.50 2.1 4-1
12 10 Girl Downstairs 5.00 3.3 6-1
10 8 Peach Cove (NZ) 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Del Mar Ann 6.00 5.2 10-1
13 11 Passionate Emotion 5.00 5.3 10-1
11 9 Charming Starlet 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 4 Ok Doll 6.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Not too Shiny 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 6 Joyable 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 5 Giant Mongolian 20.00 8.7 16-1
9 7 Madame Mousse 15.00 8.7 16-1

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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