Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 28, 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 War to Remember 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Scipio 2.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Muscled 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Catch the Breeze 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dettori 5.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Tariff 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Power Play 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Lucky Choices 30.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Sawtooth Bow 20.00 10.3 19-1
2 2 Paarl 6.00 10.5 20-1
11 11 Stargell 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bang and a Boom 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 River’s Benchmark 10.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Doradus 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Bruiser 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Notch 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Alibi Terhune 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Begin Again 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Whatafoolbelieves 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Perfect in Gray 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Stellar Cap 1.60 2.9 6-1
7 7 Putt for Dough 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Fly a Fantasy 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Miss Pixy Stix 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Ifuaintfirsturlast 15.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Jewelofakid 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Osage Creek 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kawazaki (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Concord Bridge 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Empire’s Classic 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Black as My Heart 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Resemblance 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Supreme Coast 15.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Spearfish 3.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Stick Shift 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Travail 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Fleet Brotato 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Bruckner 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle Chilly 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 King of Clubs 2.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 The G M 3.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Cotton Rosser 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Canani 4.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Roxiiesbadboy 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Trotsky 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Joe Hernandez S.) – Joe Hernandez S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Motorious (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 5.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Central Dispatch 4.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Code Duello 20.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Air Force Red 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sumter 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Gaslight Dancer 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Irideo (ARG) 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Zeus’ War 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Book Smart 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Bartholdy 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Tessuto 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Momad 1.80 2.9 5-1
4 4 Gypsy Tears 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Blue Norther S.) – Blue Norther S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sea Runner 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Casalu 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Resolve 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Supa Speed 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Schilflied 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ce La Vi Charli 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Tigerish 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Don’t Tell Tammo 20.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Will Then 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
So Flashy 0 0-1
5 5 Busy Making Munny 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Ryan’s Girl 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Daddygaveittome 20.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Buds N Suds 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Lucky Nea 30.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Warrens Fifi 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Bling It 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 So Flashy 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Queen of Jazz 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Expect Love 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Grogu 0 0-1
9 9 Packs a Wahlop 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Phosphorescence (FR) 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Stamp My Passport 15.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Lottery Pick 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Rimprotector 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 5.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 British Isles 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Sea Singer (IRE) 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 El Rey Rey 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Coolwind 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Grogu 30.00 7.7 15-1
13 13 Sbagliato 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Calm Sea 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.