Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 20, 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
2 2 The White Lady (FR) 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Super Ellie 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Certitude (FR) 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Soho 3.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Corposo 2.50 4 8-1
3 3 Defiance 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sav’s Thirsty Star 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Darlin Tami 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Miss Practical 1.80 4.1 8-1
3 3 Ride Elbow Ranch 5.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Greta’s Ghost 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Brandon’s Girl 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Timekeeper’s Charm 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Kapalua Ride 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hothead 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Run for Kidder 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Binging 2.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Dynodave 5.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Hornsby 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Captain Willis 30.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unbridled Vision 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Devil Be Me 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Havoc 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Final Storm 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Disobey 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Mici’s Express 2.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Runkerry 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Carver 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bob’s Blue Moon 10.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Jerry’s Spirit 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 King Apollo 4.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Nero Tulip (GB) 30.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Doncic 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Irish Royalty 5.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Whatmakessammyrun 2.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Commander (FR) 8.00 9 17-1
1 1 One Flew South 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Big Don’s Smiling 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Divine Rascal 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Clements Ride 8.00 3 6-1
12 12 Momo’s Kiddo 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Abadon 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Donttestyourluck 30.00 4.5 9-1
13 13 My Bucket List 4.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Golf Drama 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Adios Nicanor 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 North Country 30.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Trinidad 8.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Uncle Dusan 30.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Smiling Tony 30.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Six Hot Grands 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (American S.) – American S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 King of Gosford (GB) 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Cabo Spirit 4.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Phosphorescence (FR) 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Zio Jo 3.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Endlessly 4.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Il Bellator 8.00 5 9-1
7 7 St Anthony 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Thirsty Trickster 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rythem Girl 20.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Memosis 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Maniae 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Lubitza 20.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Saint Shelia 30.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Jersey Sunset 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Tiny Prancer 3.50 6.6 12-1
3 3 Selsae 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Nafisa 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Kitty Marren 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Cailin Dana 20.00 4 7-1
1 1 Church Lady (IRE) 8.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Cat The Confidante (IRE) 4.00 5 9-1
5 5 Innovative 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Time to Shine 4.50 5.7 11-1
9 9 Sunset Beauty 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Lil Miss Behaving 30.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Don’t Tempt Her 20.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Neema 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Blissterinthesun 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Miche Lada 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Recycleyourheart 8.00 3.4 7-1
11 11 Wishful Winker 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Parade Down Broad 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Bottom Dollar 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Lucky Nea 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Angi’s Tipsy 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Lady Rider 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Onward and Upward 30.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Perfect Smile 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.