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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 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
4 4 Cooey 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Current Affair 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Into the Hall 4.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Heads in Beds (FR) 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Robin With a Why 5.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Comeback Girl 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Sweet Gem 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Reckless Optimism 20.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Pristine 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Looks Rare 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Mighty Kai 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Resemblance 2.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Big Juanito 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Valentines Candy 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Petesoldfashioned 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cuban Confusion (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Arrakis 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 A Day to Remember 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Sixhoofsevenhoof 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Call Me Cory 3.50 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Positivity 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wound Up 1.80 3.6 7-1
3 3 Grubauer 2.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Feel the Magic 4.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Hard to Figure 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Left Hand Man 20.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Rexford 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Star of The Night (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Roselee May 2.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Paradise Lake 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 The White Lady (FR) 3.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Defiance 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Control Function 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Corporal Violette (IRE) 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Esmeray (IRE) 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Navajo Warrior 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Jubilant Joanie 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Mega Moon 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Saqeel 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Joint Venture 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Moose Mitchell 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Trusty Rusty 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Mongolian Max 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Gamely S.) – Gamely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Khinjani (GB) 15.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Liguria 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Be Your Best (IRE) 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Public Assembly 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Alpha Bella 6.00 4 8-1
9 9 Where’s My Ring 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Expensive Queen (IRE) 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Hollywood Gold Cup S.) – Hollywood Gold Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Skippylongstocking 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Extensive 3.00 3 6-1
1 1 Tarantino 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Packs a Wahlop 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Midnight Mammoth 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Il Bellator 30.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Arrowthegreat 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Shoemaker Mile S.) – Shoemaker Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 King of Gosford (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Seminole Chief 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Atitlan 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Seal Team (GB) 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Mi Hermano Ramon 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Formidable Man 3.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Cabo Spirit 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Zio Jo 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Goliad 4.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Approval Rating 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tapatia Leah 1.80 2 4-1
3 3 Reckless Ride 30.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 C Plum Run 30.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Cela Hall 8.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Bottom Dollar 20.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Calm Down Kimmie 6.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Vronaway 12.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Waiting for My Cue 5.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Club Stiletto 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Miles Finch 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Fight Back 8.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Sogno Di Vino 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Giant Luther 30.00 5.1 10-1
12 12 Shapoval 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Keep Dancin Nick 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Zagreus 5.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Smoothwhskygoindwn 30.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Maxville 20.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 High King 10.00 10.6 20-1
1 1 Royal Vanguard 4.00 11.4 22-1
3 3 Irish Element 20.00 12.5 24-1
10 10 Fleet Brotato 30.00 13.4 25-1
6 6 Winning Patriot 3.00 14 26-1

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.

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