Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 12, 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
5 5 Breezy Blue 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Naturally Blonde 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Play My Speed 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Practical Dazzle 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Made to Move 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Quick Omen 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Patron d’Oro 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Chasin Munny 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Soul of Midnight 10.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Joe Don Looney 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Good Vibes Only 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Midnight Love 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Wegonahavagoodtime 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Simply Enchanting 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Cast Member 6.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Jubilant Joanie 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Cavalieri 1.20 1.6 3-1
4 4 Platinum Diva 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Don’t Bring Crazy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Perfect in Gray 0.60 1 2-1
6 6 Respect the Crown 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Annie Fox 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Like No Other 6.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Talent for Gold 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Yo Yo Mama 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Sapadilla 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Old Pal 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Eye On Ry 2.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Reiquist 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Escape Artist 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Calm Sea 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Jimmy Blue Jeans 10.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Malibu Coast 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rio Del Sol 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Twirling Light 12.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Wren 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Boujee Beach 3.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Howin 2.50 6.3 12-1
5 5 Aransas Pass 6.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Lady Chic 6.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Watershed Moment 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cornelia Fort 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Real Fire 20.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hannah Buckle (IRE) 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Ultimate Hy 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Mahina 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Montjica (FR) 4.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Ms Brightside (IRE) 10.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Miss Meagher (IRE) 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mirahmadi 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Abitmischievous 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Malibu Rocks 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Harry Houdini 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Arabian Flirt 30.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Wise Counsel 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Brave Blend 20.00 5 10-1
5 5 Shofner 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Magnify 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (California Distaff H.) – California Distaff H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Stay and Scam 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Grand Slam Smile 10.00 1.1 2-1
11 11 Big Summer 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Diamond Bar Gal 12.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Sassy Nature 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Rose Maddox 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Rebalation 20.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Prancingthruparis 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Chismosa 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Andiamo Ragazza 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Back On Track 30.00 4.8 9-1
12 98 Shamrockin 0.00 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.