Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 19, 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
Hey Lil Lady 0 0-1
1 1 Cloudy Women 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 No Bad Beats 0.80 1.5 3-1
4 4 Wild Rover Lady (IRE) 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Pam and Tina (IRE) 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Stormy Paradise 30.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Hey Lil Lady 6.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Shore Lodge 8.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Sensational Dream 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Morning Addiction 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Broadway Tiger 2.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Tamantari 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Honorable Gal 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Lady’s Sermon 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Getaway Charm 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Cee’s the Image 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Eyelight 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sunglow (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Canto Della Terra (IRE) 1.20 1.1 2-1
8 8 Abazaami (GB) 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Authentic Grace 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Headstrong Ways 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Raheeba 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Atia 20.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Robin With a Why 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Why Behave 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Run for My Honey 4.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Soul of a Warrior 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Sweet Hello 12.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Woodbine Way 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Respect the Crown 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Chollima 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Dance Kid 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Poker Alice 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rose Dawson 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tam’s Little Angel 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Song of Shadows 3.50 2 4-1
8 8 Unwritten Code 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Dr. Ray D. 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Mylittlerunaway 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ivory Moon 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tianma 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 I’m Still in It 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flight to Quality (FR) 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Affair 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Blue Fashion 2.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Union Heiress 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Tom’s Star 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Nellie Thursday 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Tiny Prancer 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Winds of Freedom 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Triple Diamonds 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Cali Cat 4.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Mr. Machupicchu 6.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Whiskeyinateacup 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 El Maga 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Binging 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Frank Bullitt 3.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Panuco 20.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Grey Power 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (La Canada S.) – La Canada S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cavalieri 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Musical Mischief 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Alpha Bella 1.80 2.1 4-1
2 2 Chatalas 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Big Hug 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Che Evasora (ARG) 30.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Just Nails 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Laulne (FR) 12.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Toupie 1.60 2.2 4-1
3 3 Anywho 15.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Miss Lizzy 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Nadette (FR) 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Ma Rae’s Girl 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Vitalera (CHI) 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Hamwood Flier (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Halone 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Ultimate Authority 1.80 3.1 6-1
8 8 Fayette Fox 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Tiznow Mama 30.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Shared Future 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Epione 6.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Loretta Lynn 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Catalina Cocktail 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Uncle Evco 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 No Poking Around 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Fairlyfondofyou 1.20 5.9 11-1
1 1 Don’t Have Another 20.00 7 13-1
11 11 Riding By 20.00 7 13-1
10 10 Gray Thunder 10.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Exalted Ruler 15.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Sir Nano 30.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Warren’s C J 10.00 9 17-1
9 9 Falcon Wings 20.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Speed of Elon 30.00 11 21-1

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.