Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 24, 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 Ridegold 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Stubborn 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Less Is More 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Winter Snow 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Dertien 5.00 5 10-1
6 6 French Moonlight 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 California Rocks 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 We the Hobby 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Liberation 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Shady Stripes 5.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Still Unwritten 3.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Lady Victoria 30.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Bella Chavela 15.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Smiling Carmen 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 That Ain’t Right 3.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Love of the Nile 15.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Aguila Azul 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Final Table Lady 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Can You Dream 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Odies Memory Lane 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 O K Rose 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Hello Kid O Kid O 2.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Wild Cat Danzing 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Tis Sunrise 15.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Silver Flirt 30.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Religiously 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 G’oro 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Thor’s Echo S.) – Thor’s Echo S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Private Gem 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Book Smart 1.80 1.2 2-1
7 7 Final Storm 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Geezer 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Tapatio Leo 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Spiritual Advisor 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 I’m a Bad Boy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Silver N Black 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Jennys Tiz 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Sir Nano 3.50 4 7-1
5 5 Toppers Wager 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Naval Harbor 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 They’renotlikeus 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Betterbelucky 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Dontgetfooledagain 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Fran’s Valentine S.) – Fran’s Valentine S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sneaker 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Prancingthruparis 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Shocking Grey 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Blevys Tiger 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Ashleys Sandcastle 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Cornelia Fort 5.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Quantum Innergy 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Melair S.) – Melair S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fibonaccis Ride 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 In the Air Tonight 6.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Lady Mendelssohn 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Going Deep 10.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Sunset Grazen 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Om N Joy 4.00 4 7-1
7 7 Miso Phansy 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Crystal Water S.) – Crystal Water S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kings River Knight 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Coalinga Road 3.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Stamp My Passport 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Clouseau 4.50 6 11-1
3 3 Takes Three 8.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Barely Funtional 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Freeport Joe 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lady Gregory 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Theresasilverlinin 5.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Clubhouse Bride 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Thirsty Trickster 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Eltonsingsanother 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 No Cap 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Petit Filet 30.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Chasing Kat 30.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Sharp Ride 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Snow Chief S. Presented By City National Bank) – Snow Chief S. Presented By City National Bank

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cali Cat 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bro Bro 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Style Cat 2.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Western Freedom 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Drop Um 6.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Got Soul 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Prince of Del Mar 15.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Santa Barbarian 20.00 8 15-1

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.