Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 15, 2023

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
Sully 0 0-1
1 1 Hejazi 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Worcester 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Sully 4.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 The Last One Perk 30.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Tiz Tok 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Speed of the Nile 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 I Don’t Get It 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 A Broken Breeze 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Hot On the Trail 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Shvere Arbeter 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Sacred Beauty 2.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Secret Square 5.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Chao Mar 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hero Status 0 0-1
4 4 Red Flag 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Holden the Lute 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Bold Endeavor 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Hero Status 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Midnight Mammoth 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 American Admiral 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Donttestyourluck 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Russells Hustle 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Glendale 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Looks Rare 2.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Low Expectations 2.50 4 8-1
6 6 Reign Over Me 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Deep River 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sawasdee 0 0-1
3 3 My Harbors Dream 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mighty Matt 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Sonic Brees 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Joker Boy 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Sittin On Go 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Paul Vincents Poem 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Sawasdee 2.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Big Bad Gary 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Ring General 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 I Got No Munny 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hopkins 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 McLaren Vale 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Clem Labine 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Took Charge 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Traegar 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Classier 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (La Canada S.) – La Canada S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Kirstenbosch 0 0-1
6 6 Under the Stars 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ganadora 2.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Natural Colour (GB) 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Kirstenbosch 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Angel Nadeshiko 6.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Smoothlikebuttah 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Redline 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Augusta Melody 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Recall and Reload 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Got Thunder 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Anarchist 6.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Thales 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Spirit of Makena 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Krahenbuhl 10.00 SCRATCH

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.