Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 15, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Goodfella (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Over the Ocean 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Resemblance 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Bound to Succeed 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Nobel Gary 30.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Supreme Coast 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Running Spartan 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Warrens World 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Nameless 0.80 1.5 3-1
2 2 Cooperklimt 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Lord Wimborne (IRE) 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mount Pelliar 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Lookout Point 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Mischief’s Thirsty 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stellar Cap 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Uffda 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Strange Addiction 20.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Isabel Ludlow 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Toulouse Detrac 1.80 5 9-1
3 3 Beau Soleil 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Sapadilla 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
It’s a Factor 0 0-1
3 3 It’s a Factor 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dynodave 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Check’s On the Way 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Earned Not Given 0.80 2.2 4-1
4 4 Grey Power 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 El Diamante Negro 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Grey Area 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 James J. Braddock 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 El Ondeado 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sir Tom 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Distant Fleet 4.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Johnny Whispers 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Falcon Wings 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Pio Nono 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Western Freedom 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Annie’s Joy 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Chasingserendipity 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Elegant Sway 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Big Mama Sue 1.80 4.5 8-1
5 5 Tiznow Mama 10.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Dendera 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Zeyaraat 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Glacier Rim 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Palos Verdes S.) – Palos Verdes S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Roll On Big Joe 0 0-1
2 2 Anarchist 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Roll On Big Joe 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Bartholdy 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 For All Mankind 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Mbagnick (CHI) 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Big City Lights 0.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kitty Marren 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Jungle Peace (IRE) 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Paarl 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Marula 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 McKechnie 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Entressa 2.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Favor to You 15.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Lilliput 5.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Cloudy Women 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Comeback Girl 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lonesome Stew 0 0-1
4 4 Lonesome Stew 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Afternoon Nap 4.50 2.4 4-1
8 8 Tom Seaver 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Duty First 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Gypsy Tears 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Final Storm 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Clever Clover 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Mio Bambino 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hothead 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Horizon Wildcat 3.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 P Town Prancer 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Riding By 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Willisau 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Pecks Lane 5.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Silver I Am 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Little Ditty 12.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Gemini Buzz 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Bro Bro 30.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Curlin Command 20.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Owl 10.00 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.