Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 5, 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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
1 Clearly Unhinged 2.50 2.05 10.80 2.80 2.10
6 Conquistar 1.20 1.00 2.10 2.10
3 Curl Girl 5.00 1.25 2.20

$1.00 Exacta (1-6) Pays $6.90
$0.50 Trifecta (1-6-3) Pays $11.70
$0.10 Superfecta (1-6-3-2) Pays $5.27


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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
3 Hacking It Up 6.00 2.59 17.40 6.80 3.80
2 Please Focus 2.50 1.00 4.00 2.60
6 Tom and Jazzy 1.80 1.43 2.40

$1.00 Exacta (3-2) Pays $41.00
$0.50 Trifecta (3-2-6) Pays $44.45
$0.10 Superfecta (3-2-6-4) Pays $13.65


RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
4 Lookin for Revenge 2.50 1.00 4.40 2.80 2.40
3 Outright 3.00 2.14 3.40 2.60
2 Pepperman 2.50 2.73 3.20

$1.00 Exacta (4-3) Pays $5.40
$0.50 Trifecta (4-3-2) Pays $7.25
$0.10 Superfecta (4-3-2-6) Pays $2.41


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

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
1 Loyal to a Fault 1.20 1.54 3.40 2.20 2.10
Loyal to a Fault
2 Smoove as Silk 3.00 1.96 4.00 2.80
7 Timely Luck 6.00 2.26 3.00

$1.00 Exacta (1-2) Pays $4.90
$0.50 Trifecta (1-2-7) Pays $7.35
$0.10 Superfecta (1-2-7-4) Pays $3.11


RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
3 Violent Runner 1.60 1.00 5.20 3.80 2.60
2 Liv and Let Liv 8.00 5.23 14.00 6.20
4 Miss Fia 4.00 4.45 2.80

$1.00 Exacta (3-2) Pays $47.50
$0.50 Trifecta (3-2-4) Pays $82.65
$0.10 Superfecta (3-2-4-1) Pays $60.14


RACE NUMBER 6 (San Marcos S.) – San Marcos S.

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
4 Prince Abama (IRE) 5.00 4.99 12.60 6.00 4.20
2 Masteroffoxhounds 4.00 1.00 4.40 3.60
3 Opry 12.00 6.91 6.00

$1.00 Exacta (4-2) Pays $22.20
$0.50 Trifecta (4-2-3) Pays $76.20
$0.10 Superfecta (4-2-3-8) Pays $129.59


RACE NUMBER 7 (Palos Verdes S.) – Palos Verdes S.

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
2 Hopkins 2.50 2.53 6.20 3.20 2.40
5 Radical Right 2.50 6.00 5.20 3.00
1 Straight No Chaser 5.00 4.33 2.60

$1.00 Exacta (2-5) Pays $15.80
$0.50 Trifecta (2-5-1) Pays $26.50
$0.10 Superfecta (2-5-1-3) Pays $10.87


RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
10 Tulsa Tornado 8.00 1.00 20.00 8.80 6.60
5 Doitforandrew (GB) 5.00 4.65 5.00 4.00
7 Degree of Risk 10.00 3.08 9.40

$1.00 Exacta (10-5) Pays $41.40
$0.50 Trifecta (10-5-7) Pays $257.35
$0.10 Superfecta (10-5-7-1) Pays $388.83


RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Official Results

Prgm Name ML Expected Win Place Show
3 Exaulted 3.50 3.07 5.20 3.20 2.60
5 Carmelita’s Man 8.00 3.56 12.40 5.60
1 Lincoln Hawk (IRE) 4.00 4.20 3.80

$1.00 Exacta (3-5) Pays $29.70
$0.50 Trifecta (3-5-1) Pays $57.05
$0.10 Superfecta (3-5-1-6) Pays $60.06


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.