Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 30, 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 Glassheart 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Queen Bay 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Can You Dream 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Two Mountains 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Baby Needs Shoes 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Copper Luna 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chollima 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tessa (GB) 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Auditory 2.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Rose of Jericho 4.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Honorable Gal 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Roman Empress 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Roses R Blue 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Faithful Truth 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Baldoro 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kawazaki (IRE) 1.20 1.6 3-1
5 5 American Empire 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 Silent Heat 6.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Smooth Salute 3.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Charmed Dream 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Go Cami Oh 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Jazz Spot 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 A. P’s Lucky Charm 30.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Oscar Night 4.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Cooling Off 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Firecracker Molly 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Johann’s Candy 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Velvet Dream 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cara Rose 2.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 La Ville Lumiere 1.20 3.8 7-1
3 3 Jasmina 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Aguila Azul 30.00 6 11-1
2 2 Got the Ring 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pratchett 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cupid’s Crusader 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 James J. Braddock 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 General Jackson 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 El Ondeado 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Spiritist 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 I Am Amadeo 20.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 My Ransom 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Distant Fleet 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Magic Account 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Zombo Bombo 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Tizz a Good Thing 20.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Havoc 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Gavea 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Harcyn 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Navy Man 5.00 7 13-1
8 8 Blue Cheese Olive 20.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Halo Uncle 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Margarita Girl 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Wishtheyallcouldbe 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Shining Star (CHI) 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Entrepreneurship 12.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Scary Fast Ride 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Maximun Gold 30.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Big Pop 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sugar Hi 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Inner Fury (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Nakota (IRE) 3.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Tavolara 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Ready to Dare 4.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Flamengo’s Queen (IRE) 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Lady Lollipop 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Ionian Gem 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Sexzie 6.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Cause I’m Perfect 30.00 9 17-1

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.