Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 26, 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
6 6 Cyprus Moon 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Defiance 2.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Wishful Winker 30.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Girvin Gal 4.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 Nafisa 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Way too Sexy 12.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Tahiti Iti 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sparrow 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Petite Ange 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Glamora (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Busy Making Munny 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Chips 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Demystify 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Skylight Ride 2.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Buds N Suds 4.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Lucky Nea 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Upstart Yankee 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Happy Does 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Crown Magic 4.50 4.5 8-1
7 7 Quality Cat 4.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Rich Gold 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Veritas Aequitas 3.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Mount Pelliar 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Toppers Wager 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fast Service 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mischief Moments 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Factory Drive 3.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Crone Zone 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 American Renegade 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Fighting Ring 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Princess Hekawi 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Shanghai Mist 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Proof of Jazz 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Super Ellie 2.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Vulin 3.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Hollywood Mistress 6.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Bold Daughter 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hacking It Up 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devil Be Me 10.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Cane Creek Road 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Square Cat 30.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Commander (FR) 10.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Awesome Rhythm 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Terry’s Boy 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Doncic 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Whatmakessammyrun 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mas Rapido (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cotton Rosser 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hydroplane 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Last Call Paul 3.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Caught in the Dark 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Trotsky 3.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Fincairn 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Going Nowhere 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Clocker’s Corner S.) – Clocker’s Corner S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hamwood Flier (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vlahos 15.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Mbagnick (CHI) 20.00 2 4-1
2 2 Air Force Red 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 Gaslight Dancer 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Turn On The Jets (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mega Moon 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Teddy’s Triumph 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Grand Tiger 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Golden River 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Magic Account 3.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Always On Cay 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Letshaveonemore 30.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Rogue Son 6.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Carol’s Comic 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Tamarando Star 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dettori 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Catch the Breeze 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Legitimate 4.00 2 4-1
10 10 Tex 30.00 2 4-1
12 12 Soi Ngern 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Newlands 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Rowan August 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Comininalittlehot 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Muscled 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Skyquist 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Stargell 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Broski (IRE) 6.00 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.