Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 25, 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
8 8 Odies Memory Lane 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 America’s Mark 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Om N Joy 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Tropical Rain Day 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Thetribehasspoken 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Saint Shelia 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Sexy Blue 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Waltz Across Texas 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Blazing Bardot 0 0-1
6 6 Matina 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Wishes to Riches 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Dangerous Affair 2.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Someone Like You 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Blazing Bardot 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sophie Jean 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Semper Invictus 0 0-1
4 4 Santarena 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Dr. Park 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Coastal Cowgirl 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Extensive 3.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Concord Bridge 15.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Stockbridge 3.50 7 13-1
5 5 Semper Invictus 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lead Pipe Joe 0 0-1
6 6 San Saba 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Modus Bestia 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 West Is West 30.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Attack Now 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Varney 4.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Lead Pipe Joe 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Father Ted 1.60 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Western Avenue 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Noble Reflection 1.60 2.7 5-1
9 9 Book Smart 15.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Zeus’ War 4.00 5 9-1
5 5 Santo Dios (ARG) 30.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Dancing Rinca 8.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Into It 15.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 King Apollo 8.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Irish Royalty 3.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Halo Rando 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Horse Doctor 3.50 1.2 2-1
10 10 Its Thievery 20.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Tesoro 6.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Right Hand Ryder 20.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Drinks At the Club 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Lessons of Autism 20.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Wine and Whisky 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Satanta 20.00 5 9-1
11 11 Bobby’s Alibi 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Lucky Lad 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Granitiansevensix 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Forty Niner Gold 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Naismith 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Tallis 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Yogi Boy 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Tizz a Good Thing 4.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Sir Lucas 30.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Bronko Nagurski 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Smooth Salute 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Everydayissaturday 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 New York Dreams (GB) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (San Pasqual S.) – San Pasqual S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dont Fight the Fed 0 0-1
5 5 Imagination 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Dont Fight the Fed 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Tarantino 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Katonah 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Midnight Mammoth 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Express Train 4.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 American Admiral 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nobel Gary 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silver N Black 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Truehood 2.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Arromax 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Mr. Mustache 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Artist Point 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Billy Joe Shaver 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Ignatowski 6.00 4 7-1
4 4 Audible Silence 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Fighting Ring 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Crone Zone 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ima Joker 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Everything Bugs Me 20.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Paradise Lake 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Star of The Night (IRE) 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Faith Understood 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 2.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Control Function 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Big Mama Sue 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Strutting (GB) 4.50 10 19-1

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.