Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 13, 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 Dr Ruben M 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Tiz Happy 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Watch the Law 10.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Snowdonia 6.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Pavel’s Etoile 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Panuco 20.00 4 8-1
4 4 El Ondeado 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Treximo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ocasek 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 This Is a Joke 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Thunder Ball 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Street Talker 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Tapit Down 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Aloha Chrome 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Proof He Rides 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Give Me the Lute 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Cane Creek Road 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Barristan The Bold (GB) 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Please Focus 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Irish Royalty 6.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Grazed 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Luther Pass 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Citadino 2.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Toppers Wager 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Ringtone 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Speed of the Nile 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Demotivate 3.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Dapitan Star 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Brainiac 20.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Striking Thunder 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Iscreamuscream 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rascality 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Girl of My Dreams 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Soho 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Elegant 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 April Vintage 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Shamrockin 12.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Esprit Enchante 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nooni 0.60 1 2-1
7 7 Pretty Cecy 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Lee’s Baby Girl 3.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Clapping Trees 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 She’s My Flame 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Lady of Light 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Kitty Marren 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Maclean’s Girl 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pink Ace 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Headed for Om 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Fast Giselle 10.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Champagne Camie 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Smart Kitten 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Strikingly 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Quaria Thunder 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Yellow Sun Dress 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
O Mandy 0 0-1
2 2 Betty Pack 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Willow Cove 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Pancho Barnes 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Lady Quicksand 20.00 3 6-1
8 8 Flika’s Ride 20.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 O Mandy 5.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Grainne O’Malley 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Play My Speed 15.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Bessie Coleman 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Badda Bing (FR) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 El Rey Rey 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Promissio 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 All That Glory 3.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Rastaman Vibe 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Sketchy 15.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Charge for Gold 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 The Rabbi 8.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Moonlit Sonata 4.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 12.00 10 19-1

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.