Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, December 26, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Into It 0 0-1
1 1 News At Ten (GB) 6.00 1 2-1
12 12 Western Avenue 8.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Oscar Joy 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Into It 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Noble Reflection 20.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Mas Rapido (GB) 2.50 3.3 6-1
11 11 Habeas 20.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Dancing Rinca 15.00 5 9-1
13 13 Player B 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 American Glory (GB) 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 4.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Baladi 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Money Makes Money 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Commander (FR) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Father Ted 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jumper Cables 30.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Madaket Road 0.60 1.7 3-1
2 2 Targaryis 15.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Kokosan 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Elusive Moon 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 San Saba 2.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lee’s Baby Girl 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Slick (IRE) 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Makenarita 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Preem 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Isntsheloverly 15.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Whirlwind 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Aggro 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Big Leap 6.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Stormy Paradise 20.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Beehavin 8.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Calmate 12.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Rice Paddy 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Paarl 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lila 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Berry Valley 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nene Diamond 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Stop Digging 2.50 2.4 5-1
9 9 Barbera 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Big Pop 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Lady Maryann 20.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Tizzy Twister 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Dendera 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Dorie Miller 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Idessia 0 0-1
11 11 Moment’s Pleasure 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Word Play (GB) 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Shocking Grey 2.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 12.00 4 8-1
8 8 September Magic 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Tiaraqueen (GB) 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Control Function 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Idessia 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Free and Humble 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Kahuraru (FR) 8.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Real Fire 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Catalina Cocktail 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sareeha (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Laffit Pincay, Jr. S.) – Laffit Pincay, Jr. S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lammas (GB) 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Katonah 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Ashcroft 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Tarantino 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 J B Strikes Back 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Express Train 4.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Goldeneye 12.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 American Admiral 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (San Gabriel S.) – San Gabriel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 0 0-1
4 4 Johannes 0.80 1 2-1
9 9 Seal Team (GB) 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Easter (FR) 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Astronomer 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Mi Hermano Ramon 5.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Cabo Spirit 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Escape Artist 20.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Nineeleventurbo 10.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Malibu S.) – Malibu S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Stronghold 0 0-1
2 2 Pilot Commander 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Raging Torrent 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Stronghold 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Imagination 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Mystik Dan 2.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Winterfell 15.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Senior Officer 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Bentornato 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mathis Mile S.) – Mathis Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 King of Gosford (GB) 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Stay Hot 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Heart Headed 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Atitlan 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Cathal (IRE) 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Lord Bullingdon 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Call Sign Seven 20.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Curlin’s Kaos 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Siennois (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (La Brea S. Presented By Don Julio) – La Brea S. Presented By Don Julio

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 One Magic Philly 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hope Road 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Accuracy 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Splendora 12.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Sandy Bottom 20.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Kinza 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Sugar Fish 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Kopion 12.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Tamara 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ultimate Authority 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Cavalieri 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (American Oaks) – American Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
She Feels Pretty 0 0-1
8 8 She Feels Pretty 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Kathynmarissa 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Medoro 6.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Chatalas 15.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Mizzyaan 20.00 4.5 8-1
13 13 Rashmi 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Watchtower 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Strutting (GB) 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Vibez 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Baltic Fire 30.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Valence 30.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Sakura Blossom 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Omaha Girl 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.