Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 10, 2025

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 Final Edition (IRE) 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Nitti (IRE) 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Over the Ocean 2.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Goodfella (IRE) 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Mysterious Husband 3.50 6.2 12-1
6 6 My Hero 4.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Midnight Strike 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Getemdusty 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tigersun 3.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Im Gunna 4.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Cangrejo 3.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 River’s Benchmark 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Boston Burglar 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Moola Man 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bobby Anton 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Our Expectation 2.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Donttestyourluck 4.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Dr. Flash Dancer 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Oh Great (IRE) 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Titos With a Twist 5.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Good Focus 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Desert Rocket 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Fight Back 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Canani 2.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Toppers Wager 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Danzing Wild Cat 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Victory Matters 5.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Cajun Brother 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Wound Up 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Major Tom 8.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Good Vibes Only 12.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 No d’Oro 12.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Satanta 15.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Squalotoro 20.00 10.3 19-1
2 2 Grazen Sun 12.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Erebus 15.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Rogue Son 10.00 10.9 21-1
1 1 Wegonahavagoodtime 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rexford 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caribbean King 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Blue Cheese Olive 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Invincible 2.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Neon Lights (IRE) 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Rhythem On Stage 20.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Yacowlef (IRE) 4.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Tequila Talkin 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Expect Love 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Gold Currency 3.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Ridegold 3.50 7.3 14-1
7 7 Mia Pia 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Lava Lucy 4.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Darlin Tami 15.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 My Sister Lilly 15.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Clubhouse Cutie 6.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Expressive Love 12.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Sexy Blue 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Gem Mine 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Bold Choice 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Rosie Forecast 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Moonlight Tryst 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Jai Ho 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Amelia Bleu 5.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Sabres 15.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Tianma 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Auditory 10.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Leopardess (GB) 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Smooth as Butter 30.00 11.6 22-1
5 5 Corporal Violette (IRE) 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lil Richards Bello 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Speed Grazy 2.50 7.2 14-1
9 9 J Dutton 20.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Spiritual Advisor 12.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Mio Bambino 8.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Mining District 6.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Nauvoo 8.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Kerry Gold 20.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Pass the Baton 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Exultation 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sbagliato 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Bizzee Channel 4.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Moody Jim (IRE) 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Shot of Courage 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Great King (FR) 5.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Sydney Street (GB) 5.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Silent Heat 20.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Bee Catcher 12.00 10.3 19-1
4 4 Man Friday 20.00 10.4 20-1
14 14 So I’m Told 20.00 11.1 21-1
11 11 Fly the Sky 30.00 12.8 24-1
13 13 Eastbound 30.00 13.2 25-1
1 1 Aurelian Man 30.00 14 26-1

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.