Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 31, 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 Danzig Til Dawn 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Benster 1.60 1.1 2-1
1 1 Thirst for Passion 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 G’oro 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Copperhead Fever 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Cheering for Layla 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Coconut Girl 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 City Glitter 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Discrepancy 2.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Woodbine Way 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Roman Empress 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Falabella 4.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Sapadilla 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Chollima 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Queen of the Track 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Grubauer 0.40 1 2-1
4 3 Harcyn 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Melanie’s Tiger 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 4 Lmlooknformischief 12.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Runkerry 12.00 2.4 5-1
6 5 American Empire 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 98 Established 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nephele 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Smiling Rapper 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Little Venus 12.00 4 7-1
5 5 Robin’s Tough Love 3.50 6.4 12-1
4 4 A Ryder’s Trick 8.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Roman Bronze 6.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Score for Alice 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Gregory 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Barbera 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Can’t Sleep 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Berry Valley 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Blue Wildcat 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Baby Kristen 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Dendera 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Miz Clubcali 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Travel the Map 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Smokem Ez 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Petesoldfashioned 5.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Be Punctual 4.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Running Tiger 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Battle Cruiser 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Lurking Fear 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Damazio 6.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Spiritist 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Notch 30.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Bowtie Boys 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ultimate Hy 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nanci Griffith 5.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Ashleys Sandcastle 10.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Quantum Innergy 4.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 Sassy Prancelot 3.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Love Our Family 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Glacier Rim 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Dorine’s Wild Cat 12.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Danzingwith Maxine 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tessuto 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 March of Time 1.20 1.1 2-1
3 3 Code Duello 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Geezer 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mission Beach 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Positivity 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Dothraki 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Took Charge 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Grogu 0 0-1
2 2 Promissio 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rastaman Vibe 3.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Lord Tripping 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 Grogu 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Zalamo (FR) 2.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Silent Heat 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Presider 3.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Kimmer 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 McClusky 20.00 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.