Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 27, 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
6 6 Mizzyaan 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Kentucky Gal (IRE) 2.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Starts Now 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Vincero Grande 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Cheekiest 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Tiaraqueen (GB) 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Esmeray (IRE) 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Unbreakable Trust 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Adebayo 3.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Hot Tiger Nights 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 They’renotlikeus 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Buster’s Way 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Torleif 30.00 5 10-1
2 2 Master Jacques 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Soul Music 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sixhoofsevenhoof 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mr. Leasure 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Malibu Rocks 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bad to the Bones 2.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Feel the Magic 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Spun Not Stirred 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Excel Calculator 6.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Mongolian Altai 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hoser Satrapa 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cangrejo 2.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Sark 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Slewscion 30.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Klimt A. P. 15.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Far Over Loaded 2.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Daddy’s Quest 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 One Bold Bid 30.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Spectacular Tiger 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 War Council 30.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Jaguar Jon 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cowboy Mike 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Clampett 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Mega Moon 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Saqeel 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Father Delay 12.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Trusty Rusty 20.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Navajo Warrior 5.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Touchdown Brown 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Ready to Pounce 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Mongolian Max 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 Joint Venture 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lady Gregory 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 No Cap 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Dorie Miller 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Stay in Line 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Sand to Sea 30.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Clubhouse Bride 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Shanghai Sunrise 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Lady Maryann 20.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Full Moon Grazen 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jungle Peace (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cloe 2.00 3 6-1
7 7 Amorita 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Schilflied 5.00 4 7-1
5 5 Polythene Pam 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Velocity 6.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Maximun Gold 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nala 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Autism Inspiration 6.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Liquid Spirit 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Cioppina Pasadina 10.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Care for Autism 15.00 3 6-1
3 3 Princess Daddy 3.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Feisty Mitole 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Misty Dancer 30.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Spinning 30.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 A Kitten for Sue 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 War to Remember 3.50 1 2-1
9 8 Metro 8.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 A Day to Remember 3.00 1.2 2-1
10 9 Helicity 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 6 Power Play 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Smiling Tizzy 20.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Call Me Cory 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Hamlin 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 7 War Theory 30.00 6.1 11-1
6 98 Coulair (IRE) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Brother o’ Brien 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Contrary Chieftain 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Supermazel 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mischief’s Thirsty 20.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Roister 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Littlebrotherjoey 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Chief Jackson 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Movietime 30.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Touch of Zen 10.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Wild Wager 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Runnin Ute 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Annan 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Just a Graze 8.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Zagreus 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Shapoval 4.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Giant Luther 30.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Sogno Di Vino 30.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Millbo Baggins 30.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Winning Patriot 6.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Harbor Code 10.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Fight Back 10.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Johnny Whispers 30.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Going Nowhere 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Miles Finch 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Outworker 3.50 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.