Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 9, 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
Hula Candy 0 0-1
6 6 Hula Candy 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Baldoro 2.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Neon Lights (IRE) 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Simplexity (IRE) 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Fireman Dan 15.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Navy Man 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Rhythem On Stage 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Agency 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fire Ban 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Bolt On the Rocks 2.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Petite Ange 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Running Super 1.80 4.9 9-1
2 2 Carson Jen 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Moment’s Pleasure 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sun Of Hill (BRZ) 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Omnipontet (BRZ) 5.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Baltic Fire 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sakura Blossom 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sunglasses (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Gray Frost 3.50 5.3 10-1
4 4 Acclaimed Preacher 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 After My Own Heart 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Run for My Honey 4.50 6.1 11-1
3 3 Crypto Crush 4.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 In Without Knockin 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sir Rocket 0 0-1
2 2 Just a Graze 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Whats the Buzz 30.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Annan 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Canani 4.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Miss Jo’s Curlin 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Bolt Zapper 20.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Charley Pride 3.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Eagles Dare 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Sir Rocket 3.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Roxiiesbadboy 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 True Mantra 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Far Over Loaded 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Shake the Dust 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Mr. Hussar 4.50 5.9 11-1
1 1 Teddy Pantages 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Hoser Satrapa 8.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Cousin Theo 15.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Rachel’s Gig 5.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Joe Vittori 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hunting for Gold 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Sweet Life S.) – Sweet Life S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Casalu 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Schilflied 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Acquitted 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Practical Dream 12.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Tequilaandtherapy 4.50 3.2 6-1
10 10 Ce La Vi Charli 30.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Hey Lil Lady 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 As Catch Can 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 How About Pavel 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Going Deep 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Love Candy 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Major Tom 0.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 Big Don’s Smiling 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 No d’Oro 4.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Bertacchi 20.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mr. Fighter 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Cardinal Trick 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Liberal (IRE) 0 0-1
4 4 Terry’s Boy 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 So I’m Told 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Hurricane Cloud (GB) 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Vantastic 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Ottoman Prince (IRE) 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Liberal (IRE) 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Fowler Blue 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Yacowlef (IRE) 5.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Great King (FR) 8.00 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.