Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 8, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nell’s Legacy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Heras Hope 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Broadway Venus 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Petite Treat 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Musical Number 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Press Your Luck 5.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Ryan’s Girl 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Thirsty Destiny 30.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Pavel Is Appealing 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Miss Peru 0 0-1
4 4 Hakuhia 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Tiny Prancer 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Destiny’s Diva 6.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Miss Peru 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Noble Runner 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Beverly T 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Parlay Bay 4.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Whatmakessammyrun 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 2.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Charge for Gold 15.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Game Time 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Grand Aspen 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Covey (GB) 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hot Jammies 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Magic Wanderer 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Perfect in Gray 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Shadowed Thoughts 5.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Your Royal Flyness 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Blue Breeze 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Rippin a Way 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Certitude (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Kahuraru (FR) 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Upcharge 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Step It Out (IRE) 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Pink Whitney 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Blue Oasis 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Last Elizabethan 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Girlcanthelpit 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Lita Way 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Twilight Empire 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady’s Sermon 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Harney Lane 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Roses R Blue 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Tamantari 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Cee’s the Image 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Shezarunaway 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (San Marcos S.) – San Marcos S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Easter (FR) 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Truly Quality 1.60 1.4 3-1
7 7 Divin Propos (FR) 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 There Goes Harvard 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Atitlan 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Lord Bullingdon 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Nineeleventurbo 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ragtime Rose 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Seismic Beauty 0.80 1.3 2-1
4 4 Happy 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Wishtheyallcouldbe 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Where’s My Ring 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Becky’s Dream (FR) 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Yuki (CHI) 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ang N Ash 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lamporghini 3.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Soho 2.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Tam’s Little Angel 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Speed Lane 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Over Attracted 10.00 5 10-1
6 6 Tiaraqueen (GB) 15.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Miss Mandalay (GB) 8.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Excelerina (IRE) 10.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Roselee May 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Belmont Bill 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Khantaro d’Oro 10.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 One Time Mark 4.50 3.4 6-1
11 11 Hot Legs Romolo 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Smooth Salute 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Andreadytorumble 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Cupid’s Crusader 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mighty Kai 20.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Tallis 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Night Out 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Six Magpies (IRE) 15.00 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.