Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 8, 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
7 7 Bad Uncle Barry 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Russells Hustle 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 The Old Nine (IRE) 5.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Sweet Odyssey 5.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Wild Recruit 8.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Broheim 5.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Divisible By 12.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Friends With Fidel 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Special Club 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Where’s the Loot 1.40 3.6 7-1
2 2 Smokem Ez 6.00 4 7-1
3 3 Haywood 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Capo Luigi 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ace Ace Baby 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Respect the Crown 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Sky Sailing 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Discrepancy 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Annie Fox 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 El Potente 3.00 1 2-1
7 6 City Exile (GB) 2.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Ottoman Prince (IRE) 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Seven Wonders 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Midnight Love 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Shortman 10.00 3.4 7-1
6 98 Sea Singer (IRE) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stormy Samurai 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Oil Can Knight 6.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Brutto 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Ferociously 4.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Perfecto Amor 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Cross Examine 5.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 El Diablo Rojo 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rowley 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Prosper 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 D’ Oro Dash 2.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Pacific Quest 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Pure Madness 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Osage Creek 10.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Oscar Joy 4.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Cailin Dana 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Summertime Oaks) – Summertime Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jane Austen 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nothing Like You 0.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 Show Card 2.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sugar Fish 10.00 4 8-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Madiha 0 0-1
1 1 Ole Silver 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jamies Inheritance 15.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Dream Princess 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Indy’s Star 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Madiha 4.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Ankyrah 5.00 4 8-1
7 7 Zeyaraat 6.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Worthy of Magic 20.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Dramatizer 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Perfect in Gray 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Eltonsingsanother 1.80 3.8 7-1
5 5 Asian Matriarch 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Recalcitrant 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Big Celebration 6.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Sharp Ride 5.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Petite Ange 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Carver 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ferrariano 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Keen to Go 3.50 6.2 12-1
5 5 What a Dude 3.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Derecho Dandy 20.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 St Ignacio 6.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Circleofchampions 10.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Baldoro 6.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 My Ransom 30.00 9 17-1

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.