January 3, 2020 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
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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, speed ratings, recency, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Fast as Cass | 1.60 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Norski | 4.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Gryffindor | 8.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tiz a Slayer | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | R B Eye | 5.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Union Station | 2.50 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | I Belong to Becky | 1.80 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Imagineiamfastest | 5.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Roaring Fork | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Toothless Wonder | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Black Storm | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Brahms Command | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Moonless Sky | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Sapphire Kid | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Quinnie | 4.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Avalon Ride | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Lucky Ms Jones | 5.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Rose Dunn | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Diosa | 1.60 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Queen Carmelita | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Laker Jet | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | At the Margin | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Bellazano | 2.50 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Jabber Now | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | Point Hope (IRE) | 2.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Daddy’s Melody | 8.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Diamond of Value | 8.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Invincibella (GB) | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Harper’s Gallop | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Dairy Kid | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Greater Glory | 20.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Shelbydoodle (IRE) | 8.00 | 6.8 | 13-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tinnie | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Savvy Gal | 1.80 | 2 | 4-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Gingham | 2.00 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Navy Queen | 12.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Shanghai Keely | 3.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rare Find | 3.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Coalinga Road | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Rookie Mistake | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Austin’s Boy | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Big Billy | 15.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Bernie’s Big Boy | 30.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | George Herman Ruth | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | World O Luck | 8.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 7 | 7 | El Diablo Rojo | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Luvluv | 5.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Buyback | 3.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Katsaros | 2.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Suezaaana | 10.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Chirp | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Osteria | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Manresa | 4.00 | 8.2 | 15-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Info’s Treasure | 10.00 | 8.2 | 16-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Root Beer Rag | 6.00 | 10.1 | 19-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Vidalia | 20.00 | 10.4 | 20-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Persephone | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Trust Fund Kitty | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Untouched Elegance | 6.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Flying to the Line | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Querelle | 3.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Shanghai Truffles | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Bella Figura (IRE) | 8.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Dulverton Darling | 8.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Samandah | 20.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Red Bunting (IRE) | 8.00 | 8.4 | 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.