Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 22, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 America’s Mark 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Sunset Grazen 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Heras Hope 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Press Your Luck 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Thirsty Destiny 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lady Mendelssohn 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Chilly Philly 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tapatia Leah 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Buds N Suds 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Tropical Rain Day 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Dixie Allure 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Kulbit 20.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Brandon’s Girl 12.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Free Nomination 8.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Lady of Sky 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Wishing Well S.) – Wishing Well S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Laulne (FR) 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Queen Maxima 0.60 1.4 3-1
5 5 Stay and Scam 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Ma Rae’s Girl 15.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Arctic Breeze 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Miss Roberts (GB) 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Druidic 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Kingmeister 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Upward Mobility 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Atomic Drop 3.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Letshaveonemore 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Impossible Task 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Taishan 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Aurelian Man 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Miles Finch 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 King of Clubs 1.60 3.2 6-1
9 9 Uncle Evco 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Fight Back 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 It’s My World 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Going Nowhere 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Annan 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Speed of Elon 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Om Brew 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Danzing Wild Cat 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 J. B. Books 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Happy Does 10.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Crown Magic 4.00 3 6-1
10 10 Veritas Aequitas 3.50 4.5 9-1
1 1 Wine and Whisky 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Rich Gold 15.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Quality Cat 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Enos Slaughter 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Upstart Yankee 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Coolwind 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Odies Memory Lane 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Orange Thunder 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Hello Kid O Kid O 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Guiltyofhavingfun 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Sasafran 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Renatus 20.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Z’s Wardrobe 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Maga Kai 20.00 4 8-1
13 12 Mrazek’s Old Dream 30.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Big Whoosh 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Suntory Time 10.00 8.6 16-1
12 11 Om N Joy 10.00 SCRATCH
11 98 We the Hobby 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lead Pipe Joe 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tiz Secure 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Roadhouse Rumble 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Kid Dynasty 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Charlie Foxtrot 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Prayer 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Voldemort 3.00 6 11-1
9 9 Five Star Love 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 King Stephen 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Irish Royalty 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Geezer 20.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Dancing Rinca 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Guy Named Joe 3.50 2.3 4-1
12 12 Father Delay 8.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 King Apollo 10.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 Noble Reflection 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Western Avenue 15.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 News At Ten (GB) 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Santo Dios (ARG) 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Money Makes Money 6.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Tom Horn 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Ghostly Act 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Moody Jim (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eternal Reign (IRE) 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Cornelia Fort 20.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Star of The Night (IRE) 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Quick Kate 12.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Sophisticate 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Needlepoint (IRE) 3.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Tirupati 5.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Lady Monclaire 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Prancingthruparis 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Magic Light 20.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Over Attracted 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Everything Bugs Me 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Shuangxi (IRE) 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.