Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 2, 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
Fly the Sky 0 0-1
3 3 Mas Rapido (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bizzee Channel 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Great King (FR) 3.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Time to Party 3.00 4 8-1
2 2 Fly the Sky 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Moody Jim (IRE) 15.00 5 10-1
7 7 Megayacht 5.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Eastbound 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lord Wimborne (IRE) 10.00 1 2-1
6 5 Contrary Chieftain 5.00 1.4 3-1
8 7 Sugar Beets 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Midnight Metal 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 3 Hot Journey 15.00 2.9 5-1
7 6 Beskar 3.00 3 6-1
10 9 Abadon 10.00 4.1 8-1
9 8 Wild Wager 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 4 Stay Lit 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 98 Effective Gig 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Fasig-tipton Las Virgenes S.) – Fasig-tipton Las Virgenes S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tenma 0.40 1 2-1
2 2 Just as Fancy 4.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Cipriani 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Our Moonlight 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Lolo Le Plume 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Free and Humble 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ms Brightside (IRE) 1.80 1.7 3-1
6 6 Katerini 3.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Strange Addiction 20.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Starts Now 1.60 6.3 12-1
3 3 Cheekiest 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Big Celebration 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hey Mate 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Warrens World 3.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Supermazel 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Gross Profit 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Fantastic Dream 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Reef City 20.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Gordy’s Boy 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Chief Jackson 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Ruler of Angels 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Brother o’ Brien 2.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Oh Great (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cajun Gold 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tamino 1.60 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kokosan 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Smiling Tizzy 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Broski (IRE) 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Friendly Confines 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Cano for the Win 30.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Implacable 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 New King 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rimprotector 15.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Shofner 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Awesome Road 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Ghazaaly 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Tranche 20.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Mici’s Express 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Eagles Flight 1.20 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sarwar (FR) 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Escape Artist 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Cathal (IRE) 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Sea Singer (IRE) 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Irish Prophet 4.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Red Cross Knight 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Man Among Men 2.50 6.8 13-1
1 1 Living Life 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Fearless Soldier 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Mutt Dillin 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Just Deal 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Pax a Punch 12.00 1.8 3-1
12 12 Toppers At Seaside 5.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Chasin a Dollar 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Targaryis 10.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Empire Warrior 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Kersting Court 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Southern Tornado 20.00 5 9-1
13 13 Warren’s C J 15.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Soul Music 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 He’za Ten 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Code Breaker 15.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Ten Figures 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Refocus 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ghostly Act 10.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Chromeflash 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Black Beards Ghost 12.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Piper’s Causeway 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Havoc 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Idaho Once 20.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Rodrigoknows 6.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 D D S Express 15.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Where’s the Loot 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Desert Rocket 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Baby Waylon 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Clever Clover 12.00 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.