Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 23, 2022

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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grazed My Heart 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Smoove as Silk 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Loyal to a Fault 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Big Gift 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Miss Kaline 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Violet Crown 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bag’s Gold 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Agrigento 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Big Gun 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Wegonahavagoodtime 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Carol’s Comic 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Artistic Serve 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Easy Four Years 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 First Premio 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Moody Jim (IRE) 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Crew Dragon 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Mecklenburg (IRE) 4.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Li Mu Bai (IRE) 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Overdue 4.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Luvluv 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Awesome Taylor 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 American Lily 1.60 1.3 2-1
2 2 Super Renee 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Secret Fix 3.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Fried Asparagus 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sunset Glory (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dash Away 1.60 2.6 5-1
3 3 Divinely Bolt 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Monique 4.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Loana 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Princess Bettina 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Good as Gone 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Shirley’s Bane 8.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Firsttimeinforever 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hopkins 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Piroli 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Purified 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Tenth Street Don 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Omerta Code 12.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Krahenbuhl 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Andros 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Princip 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Storming Chrome 8.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Western Cape 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Castleknock 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Kid Azteca 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Classical Cat 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Pop d’Oro 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Top of My Game 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Mardukas 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Righteously 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Talkative Gal 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Secret Square 6.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Flatterwithjewels 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 It’s a Riddle 8.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Seven Points 15.00 3 6-1
10 10 Tizzy Twister 8.00 4 7-1
3 3 Shvere Arbeter 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Inthemistymoonlite 30.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Fabulous Forum 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Blame It On Rose 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Zookeeper 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Carrizo Springs 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Bluegrass Ryder 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Kolomio 2.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Ice Storm 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Keen to Go 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 South Coast Route 6.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Schmear 6.00 8 15-1

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.