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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 16, 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
5 5 Dirty Words 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Lord Dunmore 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Mutt Dillin 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Max n’ Lou 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Targaryis 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 My Box of Light 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Easy Breezy 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Handsome Ticket 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jerry’s Spirit 1.60 3.3 6-1
5 5 Zombo Bombo 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Mr. Disrespectful 5.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Pratchett 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Trotsky 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ms McWhinney 0 0-1
1 1 Headed for Om 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Long Mayshe Reign 2.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Gem Mine 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Ms McWhinney 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Ready Jet Go 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Activated (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Point and Shoot 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Morning Addiction 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Broadway Tiger 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Greatful Attitude 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Madame Gazelle 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 La Popis 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Pondergating 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Unconquerable Keen (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sorrento Sky (IRE) 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Fast Buck 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Tigerhon (FR) 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 See Through It 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Elwood Blues 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Turn On The Jets (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lurking Fear 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Getemdusty 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Shaun’s Jazz 8.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Not My Rodeo 3.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Updraft 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Six Hot Grands 30.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Galloping Major 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Uncle Dusan 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 One Big Smile 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Crazy Cavalier 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sand Bagger 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Feel the Magic 1.40 3.1 6-1
6 5 Black as My Heart 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Travail 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 7 Maxville 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 6 Stepbrotheraustin 8.00 6.1 11-1
5 98 White Mountain 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Candyinthemorning 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Happy Chappy 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Icy Mischief 2.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Spread the Risk 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Respect the Crown 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Tigerize 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lochmara 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Baffle S.) – Baffle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fomo Joe 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Triple Diamonds 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Freedom’s Not Free 3.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Scipio 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Game Warrior 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Maximus 6.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Style Cat 4.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pura Vida Princesa 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dandy Vandy (FR) 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Footnote 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lila 4.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Calmate 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Makenarita 20.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Watershed Moment 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Innovative 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Inner Fury (IRE) 3.50 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.

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