Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 27, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Avoir 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Long Mayshe Reign 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Certitude (FR) 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Jennifer’s d’Light 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Pink Whitney 4.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Shop Till You Drop 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Irish Rose 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Caught in the Dark 0 0-1
1 1 She Be Boss 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Fast Service 4.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Silver N Black 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Arromax 3.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Mischief Moments 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Mongolian Max 10.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Caught in the Dark 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiergarten 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chasingserendipity 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Big Mama Sue 0.80 2.2 4-1
6 6 Highlands 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Elegant Sway 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Carole Lombard 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Santarena 0 0-1
1 1 Santarena 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 March of Time 0.60 1.3 2-1
4 4 Pursuit of Freedom 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sand Bagger 20.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Mr. Mustache 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Collmus 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Arabian Flirt 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eternal Reign (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Sophisticate 3.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Interplay 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Girvin Gal 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Day Dawning 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 How About Abby (IRE) 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Cailin Dana 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Justivar 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vanzzy 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Contrary Chieftain 12.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Soul of Midnight 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 El Joy 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Big Spin 3.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Impossible Task 5.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Tom and Jazzy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Robert J. Frankel S.) – Robert J. Frankel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hang the Moon 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Mrs. Astor 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mouffy 3.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Mahina 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Yerwanthere (IRE) 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Omaha Girl 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Rashmi 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Our Moonlight 0 0-1
1 1 Cooey 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Surf Song 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Our Moonlight 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Scusi 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Maam Cross 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 McKechnie 3.00 3 6-1
2 2 Misleading 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dont Fight the Fed 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Investalot 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Big George 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Andtheomofthebrave 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Brazenly 3.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 Druidic 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Moogie Son 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Blame the Classic 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Smokem Ez 10.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Lil Richards Bello 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Fly the Sky 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Kerry Gold 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Last Call London 12.00 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.