Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 1, 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
5 5 Beer Buzz 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Star of Delhi 15.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Keithing Thunder 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Silver I Am 3.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Tee N Off 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Ragazzone 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Ya’ll Come 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cyprus Moon 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Not A Sinner (GB) 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Irish Rose 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Miss Mandalay (GB) 1.80 3.1 6-1
5 5 Blue Fashion 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 My Kathryn Rose 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kid Dynasty 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Thirty Two Chunk 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Friends With Fidel 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Chief Renegade 4.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 War Theory 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Known Idea 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Caribbean King 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Western Avenue 3.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Invincible 1.80 3.1 6-1
1 1 Meeking 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Barsabas 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Whats the Buzz 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Colonel Horton 12.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Millbo Baggins 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Roxiiesbadboy 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 He’squite Mischief 30.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Torleif 30.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Rocksalot 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bazooka Charlie 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Brigante 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Hey Nay Nay (IRE) 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Won for Lou 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Mo Holland Drive 4.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Lee’s Baby Boy 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 El Precioso 12.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Doing Time 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Rookie Numbers 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Desert Stormer S.) – Desert Stormer S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Super Shine (ARG) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Chismosa 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Fayette Fox 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Sweet Azteca 0.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pokerknightatvees 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Triple Diamonds 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Mr. Machupicchu 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Its a Cinch 2.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Last Call Zondlo 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Typhoon Tommy 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Binging 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Haywood 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jaguar Jon 8.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Halo Rando 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Idiot’s Gold 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Wegonahavagoodtime 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Mother’s Prayer 30.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Chasin Munny 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bit’s Tiger Magic 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Elegant Sway 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Big Celebration 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Breve 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Quick Omen 30.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 True Patriot 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Lady Lithesome 6.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Thirst for Passion 30.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Blue Wildcat 3.00 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.