Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 23, 2024

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
1 1 Antibes 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Maxville 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Bert’s Prospect 5.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Be Punctual 3.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Herecomegeorgieboy 5.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Hot Legs Romolo 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 City of Angels 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tangledupingrey 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ferociously 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Too Much Info 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Elevado 2.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Squalotoro 3.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Play Chicken 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hardmoneymuchachos 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 I Got a Guy 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Tapit Down 15.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Arrogates Spirit 2.00 3 6-1
7 7 Running for Cosi 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Mongolian Spring 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Toppers Wager 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dua 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tambo 1.80 3.1 6-1
5 5 Beau Soleil 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Hattie T 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Blackpink (IRE) 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Don’t Bring Crazy 4.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Madison Rae 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Weemissgrammy 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sunglasses (GB) 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Mahina 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Warrior Lady 20.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Adelie (IRE) 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 No Way It’s Today (GB) 8.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Etheric 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 E J Won the Cup 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 De’ Medici 4.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Daddy Justify 3.50 4.5 8-1
6 6 Winsitwell 4.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Mongolian Max 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Mongolian Champ 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Sinful King 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gypsy King 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 3.00 4 7-1
8 8 Tigerhon (FR) 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Incredible Shot 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Brutto 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Barsabas 15.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Trusty Rusty 8.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Kimmer 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Erebus 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Eltonsingsanother 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Diamonds Danzing 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Irish Wahine 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Shanghai Sunrise 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Stay in Line 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Uncontrollable 3.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Wishtheyallcouldbe 2.50 6.1 11-1
2 2 Bella Renella 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dick Best 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Barely Funtional 12.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Bronko Nagurski 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Moogie Son 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Mogollon Rim 20.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Billy’s Bet 6.00 5 9-1
11 11 Tom and Jazzy 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Rodrigoknows 6.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Wine and Whisky 6.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Dazzle the Command 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Druidic 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Red Cross Knight 3.50 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.