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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 25, 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
2 2 Pavlovian 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Trump Era 1.60 1.7 3-1
7 7 Chase N Ryan 5.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Mr. Pippins 4.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Smokem and Love 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Mesa Verde 12.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Southern Melodee 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mucho Del Oro 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 We’re in Trouble 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Virat 4.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 See Through It 3.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Charge for Gold 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Elwood Blues 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Santa Margarita S.) – Santa Margarita S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Seismic Beauty 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Splendora 1.20 1.4 3-1
5 5 Alpha Bella 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Princess of Time 12.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Liberal Lady 30.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Where’s My Ring 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Oveta’s Hobby 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Lovin’ On the Run 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Headed for Om 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 She’s Splendid 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Princess Midnight 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Nokie 10.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Running Super 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Saul Elliott 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Love the Pressure 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Max Ciao 5.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Jimmy Delivers 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Can’t Help Myself 2.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Jalisco 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Flashy Fritz 8.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Mr. Cardenas 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Notime for Squalls 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cyprus Moon 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Word Play (GB) 1.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Tiaraqueen (GB) 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Ms Brightside (IRE) 3.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Upcharge 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Polythene Pam 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Happyasaclam (IRE) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gypsy Lynn 8.00 1 2-1
8 7 Twilight Empire 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 5 Stellar Cap 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Cee’s the Image 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 4 Discrepancy 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Just Is 5.00 SCRATCH
4 98 Full Moon Grazen 0.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Saint Shelia 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Catch the Breeze 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mutaz 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Broski (IRE) 2.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Unrivaled Hero 3.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 West Is West 30.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Rowan August 30.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Midnight Strike 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Cornhuskerchris 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mucho Magical 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Princess Daddy 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ryan’s Girl 4.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Misty Muppet 4.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Miss Miche Lada 5.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Buds N Suds 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Matina 3.50 6.6 12-1
2 2 Renatus 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Darlin Tami 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 All in the Game 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sexy Blue 30.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Butterfly Beach 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Mimma 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Ellen Jorth 6.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Goatski 5.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Just a Kiss 10.00 9.2 17-1
2 2 Ride Elbow Ranch 4.50 10 19-1
5 5 Severe Clear 8.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Mperfection 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Zap the Command 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Sei Bella 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Valley Fog 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.

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