April 27, 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 Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Tatar | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Faversham | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Minister’s Glory | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ultimate Bango | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Schooley | 12.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Advantageous | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Bakersfield Sound | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Jersey’s Heat | 12.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Wound Tight | 12.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Buddy Bear | 20.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Williston Dude | 1.60 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Spend It | 4.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Skagit River | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Majestic Journey | 5.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tiz the Ticket | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Defense Minister | 5.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Chiquilin | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Rmanie’s Grey Suit | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Touching Rainbows | 1.80 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Law Abidin Citizen | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Excitations | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Red Lightning | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Desert Law | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Quality Line | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Lucky Val | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Jeweled | 1.80 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Tiffany Diamond | 8.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Palace Paynter | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Mischievous Song | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Proper Drink | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Atrevida | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 12 | Team Hollywood | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Special Purpose (IRE) | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 13 | Medaglia Gold | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Baytown Juliet | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Lexington Grace (IRE) | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Ahimsa | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Slick Trick | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Trustini | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Ms Dupree | 12.00 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Factorofwon | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Best of Me | 6.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Bunny Yogurt | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Trust Fund Kitty | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Burn Me Twice | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | I Will Score | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Shades of Victory | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 6 | Tough But Nice | 6.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Eighty Three | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Rocket Fuel | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 10 | 7 | Ketos | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Gonna Fly Now | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Midnight Bolt | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Twirling Tiger | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Jay Makes Us Laugh | 12.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Papa Turf | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Allaboutaction | 1.80 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Street Vision | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Midnight Destiny | 4.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Stormin Monarcho | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Hollywood Angel | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Jan’s Reserve | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Boy Howdy | 12.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Acclimate | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | When Jesus Walked | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Celturian | 3.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Huddle | 1.80 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | The Hunted | 5.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Famous Rock Star | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Boogie | 30.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Clyde’s Pride | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Golden Gladiator | 50.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Californiaspecial | 30.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Great Commission | 50.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
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.