Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 24, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Putt for Dough 0 0-1
1 1 Sparkle Sweetly 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Amelia Bleu 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ifuaintfirsturlast 20.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 She’s Splendid 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Putt for Dough 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Auditory 4.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 God’s Favor 3.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Leopardess (GB) 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Atomic Drop 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kingmeister 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Soul of Midnight 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Nolde 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Impossible Task 5.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Zimba Warrior 4.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Enos Slaughter 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sophisticate 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Current Affair 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Interplay 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Miss Wendy Sue 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Justivar 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Last Baby 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cowboy Kisses 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Idiot’s Gold 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Constant Conflict 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Pineapple Juice 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Alphabetical Order 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Blue Silver 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Tahoe Secrets 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Fowler Blue 0 0-1
5 5 Andtheomofthebrave 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Investalot 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Fowler Blue 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Blame the Classic 15.00 4 7-1
7 7 Brazenly 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Big George 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Moogie Son 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Cousin Richie 30.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Clouseau 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shop Till You Drop 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Perfect in Gray 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Toulouse Detrac 4.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Max’s Maxine 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Misty Muppet 3.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Crypto Crush 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Fly a Fantasy 5.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Sabres 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Magale 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Supa Speed 1.60 1.5 3-1
6 6 Amorita 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Resolve 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Schilflied 2.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Shining River (GB) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Surf Song 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mad Pursuit 15.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Maysam 1.80 1.2 2-1
8 8 Delightful Laura 15.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Frog 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Cause I’m Perfect 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Scusi 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Brilliantly 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Running Super 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Above All Else 12.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Burnin At Midnight 20.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Blissterinthesun 2.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Rich of Joy 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Irish Rose 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Day Dawning 4.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Guitar Girl 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Matters 20.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Mucho Magical 8.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 A. P’s Lucky Charm 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Stormy Kiss 15.00 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.