Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 1, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dealers Special 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 El Rey Rey 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Bad to the Bones 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Oobubbakakayo 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Spearfish 10.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Brave Blend 4.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Navajo Warrior 8.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Hurricane Way 6.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Big Juanito 8.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Mongolian Altai 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Vorpal 0 0-1
Section Sixty 0 0-1
6 6 Stan From Malibu 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Mr. Big Heart 4.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Ocasek 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Vorpal 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Cody Boy 4.50 4.9 9-1
8 8 I Am Amadeo 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Novinophobia 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Littlebrotherjoey 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Santa Monica S.) – Santa Monica S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hope Road 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kopion 1.40 2 4-1
1 1 Richi (CHI) 1.80 3.7 7-1
4 4 Splendora 5.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Robert B. Lewis S.) – Robert B. Lewis S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Citizen Bull 0 0-1
Uptown Mojo 0 0-1
2 2 Citizen Bull 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Rodriguez 1.40 1.2 2-1
4 4 Clock Tower 10.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Madaket Road 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Valentines Candy 30.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mysticism 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Venganza 12.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Duly Noted 12.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Miss Roberts (GB) 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Word Play (GB) 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Runamileinmyshoes 5.00 3 6-1
9 9 Not A Sinner (GB) 15.00 3.8 7-1
13 13 Lovin’ On the Run 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 September Magic 30.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Great Forty Eight 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Cornelia Fort 12.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Miss Monarch Bay 20.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Miss Mandalay (GB) 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Source (GB) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Megahertz S.) – Megahertz S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Liguria 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sareeha (IRE) 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Rashmi 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Omaha Girl 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Mucho Macho Girl 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Mahina 5.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Big Hug 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Moose Mitchell 0 0-1
5 5 Pilot Commander 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Moose Mitchell 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Slider 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 See Through It 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Manitowish 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Kingdom Heart 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Thunder Road S.) – Thunder Road S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
El Potente 0 0-1
Lammas (GB) 0 0-1
El Potente 0 0-1
9 9 Seal Team (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Air Force Red 3.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Lammas (GB) 12.00 3 6-1
5 5 Astronomer 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 El Potente 3.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Cabo Spirit 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Zio Jo 10.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Wizard of Westwood 15.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Packs a Wahlop 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Chasing Ryter 0 0-1
6 6 Letmein 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Grey Area 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Chasing Ryter 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Berlin Wall 2.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Roman Gratis 20.00 4 8-1
8 8 Outworker 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Three Wire 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Falcon Wings 30.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Beer Buzz 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Heart Headed 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stamp My Passport 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Jeweled Shillelagh 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Ciro di Marzio 2.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Calm Sea 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Freeport Joe 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Blamethegoodtimes 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Call Sign Seven 12.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 American Glory (GB) 20.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 T’Challa (GB) 6.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Sketchy 20.00 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.