Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 12, 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
2 2 No Bad Beats 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Prime and Ready 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Authentic Grace 4.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Cloudy Women 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Hey Lil Lady 10.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Pam and Tina (IRE) 8.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Shore Lodge 12.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Wild Rover Lady (IRE) 20.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Robin With a Why 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bourbon Glaze 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kitten’s Kid 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Anisette 2.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 All Hallows 1.40 2.7 5-1
6 6 Zafferana 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Clay’s Opal Indy 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Oscar Joy 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Zombo Bombo 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Bolt Supremacy 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Handsome Ticket 3.50 3.4 7-1
5 5 Granitiansevensix 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Sir Maximus 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Naftis 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Why Behave 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Woodbine Way 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Soul of a Warrior 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Respect the Crown 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Princess Hekawi 5.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Sweet Hello 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Chollima 12.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Dance Kid 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rice Paddy 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sunglow (IRE) 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Canto Della Terra (IRE) 1.20 3.3 6-1
1 1 Sensational Dream 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Abazaami (GB) 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Headstrong Ways 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Beauty Jenny 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Atia 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Affair 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 I’m Still in It 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Maxwell St Blues 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Blue Fashion 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Flight to Quality (FR) 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Tom’s Star 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Above All Else 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Union Heiress 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ivory Moon 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Rose Dawson 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Unwritten Code 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 A Real Jewel 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Song of Shadows 4.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Tam’s Little Angel 4.50 6.8 13-1
2 2 Tianma 12.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Gypsy Lynn 20.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Mylittlerunaway 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ultimate Authority 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fayette Fox 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Epione 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Loretta Lynn 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Halone 1.40 5.2 10-1
3 3 Shared Future 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Indy’s Star 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Tiznow Mama 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Catalina Cocktail 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Las Cienegas S.) – Las Cienegas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nadette (FR) 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Toupie 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Just Nails 3.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Hamwood Flier (IRE) 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Laulne (FR) 12.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Miss Lizzy 8.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Anywho 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Needlepoint (IRE) 10.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Vitalera (CHI) 20.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Ma Rae’s Girl 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cali Cat 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Winds of Freedom 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Binging 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Nijinsky Halo 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Whiskeyinateacup 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Grey Power 30.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Frank Bullitt 2.50 8.2 15-1
1 1 Panuco 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Triple Diamonds 3.00 9 17-1

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.