Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 20, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Moody Jim (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ready Soul 1.60 1.5 3-1
2 2 It’s My House 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Vantastic 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Neptune’s Storm 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Baladi 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Big Switch 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Micro Share 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Trouville 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Shared Future 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Aloha Kitten 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Glory of Chrome 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Trickle In 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Unwritten Code 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Piazzetta 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Keep Your Coil 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Miracle of Hope 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Soaring Sky (IRE) 3.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Invincibella (GB) 3.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 La V. 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tom’s X S 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Carol’s Comic 3.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Magnificent Ride 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Chief Council 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Agador Spartacus 12.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Irondale 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Six Feet 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rylan Jayne 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Smart Kitten 15.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Itzel 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Princess Magic 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Always California 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Foolish 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 California Bling 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Casino Annie 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Midnight Vow 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Twentyseventrouts 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Never Sway 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Head Start 3.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Silent Beauty 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Galarina 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Spanish Channel 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Lucy L 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Big Bell 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Love Gone Wild 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Alphie’s Angel 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bee Catcher 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Agatino (IRE) 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Dominant Soul 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 The Grey Wizard (IRE) 1.60 3 6-1
2 2 Ajaaweed 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Remote 5.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Bender 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Crosby Beach 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Club Cal 0 0-1
8 8 Let’s Rejoyce 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Gold Rush Candy 4.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Sunrise Journey 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 My Man Bags 3.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Nolongerahobby 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 What in Blazes 4.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Grazen Sun 20.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Divine Feminine 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Club Cal 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jibber Jabber (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Harper’s Gallop 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 So Much Happy 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Tizno’s Dilemma 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Varoma 3.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Splicer 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Trojan Way 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Starship Sky 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Feathers (IRE) 2.50 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.