Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Old Nine (IRE) 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Unbreakable Trust 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 White Mountain 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Mongolian Altai 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Navy Jack (GB) 2.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Maniae 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nanci Griffith 1.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Goodnight Nellie 1.60 2.2 4-1
4 4 Coiffeur 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Tiny Prancer 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Big Bet 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dazzle the Command 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Fast Service 2.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Sunset Storm 3.50 5 9-1
5 5 Bruiser 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Updraft 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wishful Winker 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Union Heiress 20.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Aggro 1.80 1.2 2-1
2 2 Lady Rider 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Siempre Naman 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Parade Down Broad 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Japhar’s Girl 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Little Mo 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Prime and Ready 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Favor to You 1.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Proud Starlet 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Someday Lady 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Preem 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pax a Punch 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Far Over Loaded 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Master Jacques 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Grey Area 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Got Your Six 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 One Bold Bid 30.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Slewscion 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle Happy 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vantastic 4.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Heart Headed 1.80 3.5 7-1
2 2 Escape Artist 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Beef Winslow 3.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Awesome Rhythm 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Raising Silver 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Smiling Lady 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Garden Party 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Princesa Del Tigre 2.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Smile Baby Smile 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Dorine’s Wild Cat 6.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Sand to Sea 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Brother Tony 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Hero 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Burning Rubber 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Adebayo 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Magic Connection 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Re Armed Jon 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Veracruz 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Bazooka Charlie 4.50 5.9 11-1
9 9 Cano for the Win 15.00 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.