February 3, 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 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Curlin’s Journey | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | She Be Striking (GB) | 3.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Confidentially | 1.60 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Peter’s Kitten | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Breezy Bee | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Journal Entry | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Waze Ready | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Sidecheering | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Avanti Bello | 2.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Beantown Boys | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Impression | 2.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Clear the Mine | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Upper Room | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Freedom Hill | 8.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Gadot | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Calm Down Lady | 1.60 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Comegowithme | 4.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Derby Luck | 8.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Belltown Belle | 4.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Glitter Gulch | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Anuket | 1.20 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Slewgoodtobetrue | 2.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tapwater | 3.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Creative Instinct | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Proud Emma | 6.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Mercy Mercy | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | Bizwhacks | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Bold Mongolian | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Soothing | 1.60 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Miss Campbell | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Cherished | 10.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Paige Runner | 15.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 13 | Holly Hundy | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Unicorn | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 11 | 11 | Posit | 4.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Meso | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Hello Bubbles | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | La Shirimp | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Twinkle Dream | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Meanasasnake | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 6 | Claudelle | 4.00 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 10 | 4 | Fight Night | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 1 | Shes All Woman | 10.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 3 | Persephone | 8.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 12 | 5 | Twice Golden | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 2 | Malibu Cat | 20.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Swiss Minister | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | I Am the Danger | 2.50 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Soul Streit | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Best Two Minutes | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Tough But Nice | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Quick Finish | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Clyde’s Pride | 4.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Tribal Roar | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Surfing Star | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 9 | El Huerfano | 8.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Popular Kid | 4.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Nero | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Air Vice Marshal | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Sheer Flattery | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Big Bend | 12.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Choo Choo | 20.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Campaign | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Apalachee Bay | 20.00 | 7.7 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Lanacakes | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Jeweled | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Lucky Lula | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Desired Edge | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Trappiza | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Venice | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Mi Pajarito | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Royal Astronomer | 30.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
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.

