Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 7, 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
3 3 Love Our Family 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Professors’ Pride 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Tiergarten 1.60 3.3 6-1
2 2 Smiling Lady 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Highlands 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Uncle Chilly 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Proud Racer 1.60 2.8 5-1
6 6 Papa Love’s Vegas 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Beaus Buddy 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Excessive Thievery 12.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Zen Zone 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Far Western 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Winds of Freedom 0.80 1.4 3-1
3 3 Whiskeyinateacup 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Panuco 2.00 2 4-1
5 98 Tiz Happy 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Have Patience 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Garden Party 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Cestrand 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Danzing Flyer 6.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Della Terra 10.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Broke the Code 8.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 A. P’s Lucky Charm 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Practical Dazzle 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Lovely Idaho 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Seaver Way 0 0-1
8 8 Hermelinda’s Fancy 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cangrejo 3.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Fast Service 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bruiser 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 El Goloso 30.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Seaver Way 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Boston Burglar 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Careful Colin 15.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Remember That Nite 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Klimt A. P. 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Almost Snow 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mobe Town 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Smarty Nose 3.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Perfect D 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Rassler 10.00 4 7-1
6 6 Coulthard (IRE) 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Southern Slang 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Teddy’s Triumph 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nala 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swift Stephan 2.50 3 6-1
7 7 Tiz’s Harbor 4.50 4 8-1
2 2 El Maga 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Escape Plan 3.50 7 13-1
6 6 Last Call Vron 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Doris Avenue 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Windribbon 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cajun Brother 3.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Otro Mas 20.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Chasin Munny 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Come Out Fighting 15.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Kahuna Magic 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Des Doigts 15.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Bear Hunt 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 My Man Bags 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Wound Up 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 No Bad Beats 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Joyful Mischief 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Donttellourwives 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Maximun Gold 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Happy Sue 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Shore Lodge 8.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Sunset Beauty 2.50 7.9 15-1
8 8 Allihies 6.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Grey Market 10.00 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.