January 1, 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Blitzkrieg | 2.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Rumpus Cat | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Jimmy Chila | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | East Rand | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Acclimate | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Hard Fought | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Fortune of War (GB) | 30.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Tigerbeach | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Jeweled | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Kindred | 2.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Smitten Kitten | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dannie Joe | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Proper Drink | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Winsinfashion | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Greater Glory | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Midnight Lilly | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Bunny Yogurt | 2.00 | 2.7 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Carrie’s Success | 3.50 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Lea’s Reward | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Road Test | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Swallows Inn Gal | 8.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Magicalchic | 20.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Goldie’s Hills | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dubnation | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Red Envelope | 3.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Coil to Strike | 5.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Bouncing Around | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Sea’s Journey | 5.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sidepocket Action | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Dyf | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 14 | Sea of Liberty | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | You Must Chill | 3.50 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Red Clem | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Tikkun Olam | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 11 | Surprise Fashion | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Zorich | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Silent Musketier | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Montana Moon | 10.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Hard to Come Home | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 12 | 12 | Diamond Blitz | 12.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Indy Jones | 15.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Blame It On Kitty | 15.00 | 8.7 | 17-1 | |
| 10 | 10 | Sir Andover | 15.00 | 10.2 | 19-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Ike Walker | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Avanti Bello | 3.50 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Very Very Stella | 1.60 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Sheer Flattery | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Arch Prince | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Upper Room | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Solid Wager | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Captain Scotty | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Microrithms | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Threefiveindia | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Lord Simba | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Red Lightning | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Apalachee Bay | 15.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Joe Hernandez S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Stormy Liberal | 1.60 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Conquest Tsunami | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Calculator | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Cistron | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Caribou Club | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Law Abidin Citizen | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Afleet Ascent | 20.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Pubilius Syrus | 20.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Lucky Student | 1.80 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Princess Kendra | 2.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Hero for Hire | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sought More Pep | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Forthenineteen | 30.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Eskenforadrink | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tiger Mom | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ciao Luna | 8.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Lovely Linda | 30.00 | 7.7 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | Whooping Jay | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Clem Labine | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Teacher’s Treasure | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Scouted | 6.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Takeo Squared | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Listing | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Feeling Strong | 12.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Sayin Grace | 8.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Offshore Affair | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Principe Carlo | 20.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Irish Heatwave | 8.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Grab the Munny | 12.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 | |
| 9 | 9 | Eighty Proof | 20.00 | 9.8 | 18-1 | |
| 13 | 12 | Just Hit Play | 15.00 | 9.8 | 19-1 | |
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.