Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 4, 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
5 5 Lansdowne (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Anmer Hall 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 New York Dreams (GB) 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Really Big News 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Franklin One Star 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Who’s Candy 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Bravestone 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Boginskaya 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Twin Soul 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Mango Moon 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Icy Breeze 3.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Dorine’s Wild Cat 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Shambala Girl 10.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Big Update 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Taming the Tigress 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kiss My Kat 6.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Too Much Heaven 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Ready Jet Go 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Over Attracted 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Enclosure 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Halosnheaven 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Colette’s Joy 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Royale Delta 5.00 4 7-1
2 2 Minedandrefined 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Storming Gray 15.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Duchessofbayridge 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ashleys Sandcastle 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 I Had That One Too 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Warrior Lady 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Cherry Chaos 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Annie’s Hope 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Betsy Is the Code 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Chevy Girl 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Yvett’s Surprise 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Giver Not a Taker 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tahoe Sunrise 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Moose Mitchell 2.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kingdom Heart 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Departure 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Speight and Malice 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Darnquick 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cash Equity (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Twist (FR) 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Crosby Beach 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 McLaren Vale 4.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Tidal Forces 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Samburu (GB) 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Fayathaan (IRE) 30.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Taishan 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Respect the Code 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Affirmed S.) – Affirmed S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Geaux Rocket Ride 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Del Mar Jerry 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Mr Fisk 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Hard to Figure 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Ze’bul 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Skinner 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Habeas 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Russells Hustle 10.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Upright 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Rippin’ Ruis (AUS) 20.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Kawazaki (IRE) 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 American Livin 15.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Cryptoholic 6.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 The Key Is Unity 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Giovinazzo 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Circle the Moon 20.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Kreacher 15.00 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.