Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 26, 2019

April 26, 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 Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thanks 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Shanghai Barbie 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Brite Rivers 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 5 Zillinda 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Princess Jada 12.00 2 4-1
4 4 Reds Sacred Appeal 20.00 2.8 5-1
7 6 Sippin’ Sweet Tea 8.00 2.9 5-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ruby Trust 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Promnesia 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Trappiza 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Sheza Factor 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Discrete Stevie B 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Greater Glory 4.00 2.7 5-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bullion 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Mind Trick 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 High Five 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Ohtani 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Union Ride 6.00 2.8 5-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mike Operator 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Factorial 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Caribbean (AUS) 2.50 1.8 3-1
5 4 Pointed 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Hackberry 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 5 Springs Eternal 5.00 2.4 4-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pig Iron 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Don’tteasethetiger 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Sea’s Journey 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Ultimate Shilo 20.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Bob’s Sniper 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Tak’in the Red Eye 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Etterbay Ucklay 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 King Charlie 10.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Storming Lady 1.80 1.3 2-1
2 2 Darpa 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Noble Girl 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Jaccat 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Charlotte Louise 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cherished 4.00 2.8 5-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gliding By 2.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Ficanas (GB) 2.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Smiling Tigress 15.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Moon Kitty 1.80 2.1 4-1
6 6 Littlefirefighter 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Starlite Style 12.00 2.8 5-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Honeymoonz Over 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Fast Cotton 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Hey Sequoia 3.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Downside Up 20.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Hack 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Giddymeister 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 For the Hustle 6.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Smuggler Union 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Hollywood Dancer 30.00 4.1 8-1

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.