Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 26, 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
1 1 Broski (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Day and Age 30.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Mutaz 2.00 2 4-1
6 6 Catch the Breeze 10.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Redial 20.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Tapit Dynasty 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Cuban Confusion (GB) 2.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Midnight Strike 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Wolf Away 30.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Unrivaled Hero 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shady Tiger 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Momad 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Positivity 1.80 3 6-1
4 4 Self Sufficient 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Smooth Cruisein 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Havoc 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Harcyn 10.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Goldensunrise 4.50 1.8 3-1
11 11 Halo Uncle 5.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Barsabas 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Stan From Malibu 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Carol’s Comic 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Tamarando Star 15.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Idiot’s Gold 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Fireman Dan 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Navy Man 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Eagles Flight 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 For All Mankind 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Midnight Mammoth 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Arrowthegreat 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mirahmadi 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mucho Del Oro 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 We’re in Trouble 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Sharp Aza Tack 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Fast Buck 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Elwood Blues 4.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Charge for Gold 20.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Go Joe Won 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Aggro 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Union Heiress 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Coconut Girl 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Mrazek’s Old Dream 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Petite Ange 2.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Be a Goldfish 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 My Eliana 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Siempre Naman 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Wild Texas Rose 30.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Japhar’s Girl 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Royal Heroine S.) – Royal Heroine S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Hamwood Flier (IRE) 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sneaker 15.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Raw Ability (IRE) 4.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Sun Of Hill (BRZ) 20.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Uncorked (AUS) 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Tirupati 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Venganza 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Mucho Macho Girl 20.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Valence 15.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Public Assembly 5.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Eternal Reign (IRE) 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Baltic Fire 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lunar Impact (GB) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Champagne Camie 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Twilight Empire 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Mo Town Gal 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Lady’s Sermon 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Uffda 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Just Is 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Discrepancy 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Cee’s the Image 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Woodbine Way 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Chollima 30.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Respect the Crown 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Canani 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blame the Classic 15.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Clouseau 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Rodrigoknows 12.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Brazenly 2.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Shortman 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 It’s a Factor 30.00 5 9-1
7 7 Jimmy Blue Jeans 1.80 SCRATCH
4 4 Table for Two 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 White Mountain 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Battle Cruiser 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Petesoldfashioned 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Asmodeus 4.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Mighty Kai 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Tiger Strength 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Top Gun Classic 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Valentines Candy 3.50 8.5 16-1
1 1 Big Splash 15.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Canyahearmeknockin 5.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sasafran 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Naturally Blonde 10.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Big City Miss 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Godavri 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Wind Speed 12.00 6 11-1
11 11 Miss Mrazek 6.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Religiously 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Tis Sunrise 20.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Zap the Command 10.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 French Moonlight 12.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Clubhouse Cutie 15.00 8.2 15-1
10 10 Have Patience 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Sexy Blue 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Dertien 5.00 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.