Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 14, 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 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 War to Remember 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Unbreakable Trust 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Toughness 0.80 3.5 7-1
4 4 Grinnell 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 General Jackson 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Clampett 0.40 1 2-1
3 3 Duran 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Leyas Candy 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Trusty Rusty 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Dark Marcus 12.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ace Ace Baby 0 0-1
1 1 Champagne Camie 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Tiger Queen 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Ace Ace Baby 12.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Rose of Jericho 20.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 The Shushala 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Just Is 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Open Soul Autism 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Madame Secretary 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Lolo Le Plume 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Preem 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Wren 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Beehavin 4.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Miss Makenna 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Union Coach 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Honorable Gal 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Velocious 2.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Bourbon Glaze 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Chamaville 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Ready to Gig 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Ara 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Eyelight 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rank 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mellencamp 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Baeza 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Varney 3.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Flyin Private 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Westwood 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mining District 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pass the Baton 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Spiritual Advisor 4.50 3 6-1
5 5 Clouseau 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Kerry Gold 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mother’s Prayer 3.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Nauvoo 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Bronko Nagurski 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ridegold 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Darlin Tami 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Miss McKinzie 5.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Stubborn 4.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Kapalua Ride 20.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Jolie Candy 15.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Big Justice 20.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Dad’s Bad Bunny 20.00 9.8 19-1
10 10 A Fleet Ride 15.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 My Sister Lilly 12.00 10 19-1

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.