Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 23, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Let Seamus Go 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Hero 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Cuban Confusion (GB) 1.60 5.2 10-1
7 7 Nassau Circle 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Mysterious Husband 2.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Broski (IRE) 5.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Cano for the Win 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dorine’s Wild Cat 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Smile Baby Smile 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Shanghai Mist 8.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Shezarunaway 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Super Ellie 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bold Daughter 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Proof of Jazz 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ignatowski 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Eligio 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Osage Creek 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Arromax 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Nobel Gary 15.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Factory Drive 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sinful King 30.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Ride for Gold 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Special Flower 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bronko Nagurski 12.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Naismith 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Oobubbakakayo 4.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Big Bet 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sir Maximus 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Hot Legs Romolo 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Buckortwo 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Billy Joe Shaver 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 General Jackson 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Chokechery Shari 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lookin for Curly 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Southern Tornado 4.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sir Nano 20.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Canyahearmeknockin 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Oscar’s Mark 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Kersting Court 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Thirsty Mufasa 15.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Sir Tom 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nepal 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Lava Lucy 3.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Go Cami Oh 20.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Butterfly Beach 2.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Elsa Dutton 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Fielders Choice 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Sei Bella 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Big Hottie 6.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Wink and a Grin 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Man Child 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Haywood 10.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Navy Man 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Prince Prancealot 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Blue Cheese Olive 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Magic Account 3.50 4.3 8-1
11 11 Tequila Talkin 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Rogue Son 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Carol’s Comic 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Immelmann 30.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Adios Nicanor 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Jetovator 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Devil Be Me 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Doncic 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Hacking It Up 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Don’t Swear Dave 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Thirty Four Coupe 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Moody Jim (IRE) 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Nero Tulip (GB) 30.00 8 15-1
6 6 My Summer Dream 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sand to Sea 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stop Digging 3.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Dorie Miller 5.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Sharp Ride 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Eltonsingsanother 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Lady Maryann 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Mayacama 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Wishes to Riches 4.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Jersey Sunset 20.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Chasing Kat 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Tizzy Twister 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Stellar Cap 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Keep Movin’ On 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 D D S Express 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Moogie Son 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Brazenly 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Fly the Sky 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Silent Heat 20.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Rodrigoknows 10.00 5 9-1
11 11 Cousin Richie 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Touchdown Brown 3.00 7 13-1
10 10 Speed Grazy 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Investalot 4.00 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.