Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 29, 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
2 2 Cyprus Moon 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Spanish Cara (IRE) 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Tahiti Iti 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Skatingthroughlife 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Wicked Desire 30.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Way too Sexy 1.60 5.6 11-1
4 4 Consider Her Lucky 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Style Cat 0 0-1
5 5 Style Cat 0.60 1 2-1
2 2 One Smokin Dude 1.80 2.8 5-1
3 3 Silverado Storm 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Panuco 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 It’s a Factor 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Forty Niner Gold 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tizz a Good Thing 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Fifth Street 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Everydayissaturday 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Naismith 6.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Simplexity (IRE) 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Nashoba’s Joy 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Smooth Salute 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Cody Boy 20.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Buckortwo 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bee Eye Gee 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ignatowski 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Audible Silence 6.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Bruckner 2.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Nightbirde It’s Ok 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Factory Drive 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Crone Zone 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Fighting Ring 10.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Cyber Smart 20.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Jazz Spot 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Queen Maxima 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rascality 4.00 2 4-1
9 9 Ang N Ash 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Report 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Ashley 4.50 5 9-1
10 10 Soho 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Lovin’ On the Run 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Prancingthruparis 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Shin Jidai (GB) 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Miss Mandalay (GB) 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pratchett 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Hermelinda’s Fancy 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Last Call Paul 3.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Eagles Dare 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Seattle Surf 5.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Going Nowhere 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Got Your Six 20.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 American Renegade 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Eddie Logan S.) – Eddie Logan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Artislas 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Game Warrior 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sabertooth 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 King of Dragons 3.50 5.5 10-1
8 8 Precision (GB) 3.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Fomo Joe 6.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Cano for the Win 15.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Tiz Happy 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Duty First 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Tequila Talkin 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Thales 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Gostoso 8.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Stay On the Fence 2.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 Mega Moon 4.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Carol’s Comic 10.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Deo 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 We the Hobby 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Om N Joy 10.00 3 6-1
2 2 Take Another Card 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Odies Memory Lane 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Lady Mendelssohn 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Sasafran 5.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Hula Prancer 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Big Whoosh 6.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Maga Kai 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Guiltyofhavingfun 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Butterfly Beach 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kapalua Ride 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Maria Tallchief 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Nepal 30.00 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.