Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 21, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Private Gem 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Travelin’ Show 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 5 Bolt Supremacy 5.00 2 4-1
7 6 Naftis 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 7 Mr. Leasure 1.40 SCRATCH
1 1 Oscar Joy 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 4 Enough Already 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 98 Andtheomofthebrave 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Gianola 0 0-1
Constant Conflict 0 0-1
5 5 Momo’s Kiddo 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Golden River 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Pineapple Juice 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Constant Conflict 2.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Gianola 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Candy’s Wildcat 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Blue Silver 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Idiot’s Gold 0 0-1
4 4 Wound Up 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Harcyn 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Square Cat 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Old Triangle 12.00 5 10-1
5 5 Clever Clover 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Come Out Fighting 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Mr. Big Heart 15.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Stan From Malibu 12.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Trinidad 20.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Idiot’s Gold 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Moonlight Tryst 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 The Shushala 10.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Putt for Dough 20.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Feisty Mitole 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Shop Till You Drop 2.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Amelia Bleu 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Sabres 15.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Miss Pixy Stix 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Atia 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lee’s Baby Girl 3.00 2 4-1
10 10 Aggro 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Big Leap 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Authentic Grace 6.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Cause I’m Perfect 30.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Giggle Giggle 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Delightful Laura 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Allihies 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Tavolara 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cowboy Mike 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Barely Funtional 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Il Bellator 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Malibu Rocks 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Manitowish 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Amorita 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tequilaandtherapy 8.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Tigerish 12.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Firenze Flavor 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Resolve 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Polythene Pam 20.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Take Another Card 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Canto Della Terra (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cooey 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Brilliantly 1.80 2.8 5-1
7 7 Formula Rossa 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Putonahappyface 12.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Nikolina 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Pristine 20.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Don’t Tempt Her 10.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Velocity 4.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Surf Song 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unwritten Code 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dr. Ray D. 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Tiergarten 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Katerini 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Cheeky Gal 3.50 4.6 9-1
9 9 Red Diamond 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 A Real Jewel 8.00 6 11-1
7 7 Gypsy Lynn 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Dancing Soul 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Satoshi 12.00 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.