Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 28, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
2 Albayaader (IRE) 2.00 2.23 4.80 2.80 2.10
5 Soul of a Warrior 8.00 3.08 10.00 3.60
3 Real Fire 1.60 1.00 2.10

$1.00 Exacta (2-5) Pays $27.80
$0.50 Trifecta (2-5-3) Pays $27.20
$0.10 Superfecta (2-5-3-1) Pays $8.86


RACE NUMBER 2 (Las Virgenes S.) – Las Virgenes S.

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
1 Faiza 1.60 1.00 4.00 2.60 2.10
4 Pride of the Nile 3.00 2.09 3.40 2.60
6 Justique 1.80 6.00 2.40

$1.00 Exacta (1-4) Pays $6.70
$0.50 Trifecta (1-4-6) Pays $7.50
$0.10 Superfecta (1-4-6-2) Pays $4.59


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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
5 Shocking Grey 5.00 3.58 7.80 4.00 3.00
4 Eleuthera 4.00 2.28 3.60 3.00
8 Sunshine Babe 3.50 3.16 4.20

$1.00 Exacta (5-4) Pays $11.90
$0.50 Trifecta (5-4-8) Pays $38.95
$0.10 Superfecta (5-4-8-2) Pays $12.56


RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
1 Cornelia Fort 2.50 1.00 7.00 3.40 2.80
6 Sweet Hello 3.00 1.82 2.80 2.40
7 Storm d’Oro 4.00 7.67 4.00

$1.00 Exacta (1-6) Pays $8.50
$0.50 Trifecta (1-6-7) Pays $26.55
$0.10 Superfecta (1-6-7-2) Pays $26.57


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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
1 Denim in Gold 6.00 3.67 9.20 4.00 3.00
2 Lucky for You 1.20 1.53 2.40 2.10
5 Cuban Crisis (GB) 2.50 1.00 3.00

$1.00 Exacta (1-2) Pays $6.90
$0.50 Trifecta (1-2-5) Pays $16.30
$0.10 Superfecta (1-2-5-6) Pays $11.48


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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
2 Tisquantum 4.00 6.00 11.20 6.00 3.40
5 Manitowish 12.00 4.40 12.60 4.80
6 Street Ruckus 2.00 1.00 2.40

$1.00 Exacta (2-5) Pays $70.10
$0.50 Trifecta (2-5-6) Pays $114.15
$0.10 Superfecta (2-5-6-4) Pays $89.60


RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
6 Spiritual Advisor 3.00 3.50 7.40 2.80 2.60
4 Moon Ice 1.20 1.00 2.20 2.10
7 Transitory 8.00 3.24 2.80

$1.00 Exacta (6-4) Pays $7.90
$0.50 Trifecta (6-4-7) Pays $10.80
$0.10 Superfecta (6-4-7-3) Pays $4.74


RACE NUMBER 8 (San Pasqual S.) – San Pasqual S.

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
6 Newgrange 3.00 2.02 10.40 4.00 3.60
1 Hopper 2.50 1.00 3.20 2.80
3 Parnelli 10.00 5.63 7.20

$1.00 Exacta (6-1) Pays $15.00
$0.50 Trifecta (6-1-3) Pays $75.80
$0.10 Superfecta (6-1-3-9) Pays $38.78


RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
6 Kitty Kitana (GB) 3.00 2.63 4.20 2.80 2.40
4 Honey Jar 6.00 4.87 5.00 4.40
5 Annaghlasa (IRE) 6.00 1.00 6.20

$1.00 Exacta (6-4) Pays $11.00
$0.50 Trifecta (6-4-5) Pays $34.80
$0.10 Superfecta (6-4-5-3) Pays $48.04


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.