Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 6, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lady Gregory 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Velocious 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Tam’s Little Angel 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Issa Court 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Over Attracted 4.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Song of Shadows 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Stay in Line 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mr. Leasure 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Scatify 2.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Concord Bridge 1.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Malibu Rocks 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Majestic Palisades 5.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Spun Not Stirred 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Thebestisyettobe (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mayacama 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Port Ellen (IRE) 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Princess Snow 1.60 4 8-1
4 4 Ima Joker 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 C Her Beauty 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Hula Prancer 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Lochmara 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Misty Dancer 1.60 2.6 5-1
4 4 Blue Breeze 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Sweet Ella Rae 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 A Perfect Path 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sbagliato 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Don’t Swear Dave 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Count of Amazonia (IRE) 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 One Flew South 4.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Jetovator 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Gypsy Tears 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Del Mar Jerry 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Took Charge 30.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Law Abiding 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bob’s Blue Moon 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Commander (FR) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mrazek’s Old Dream 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Little Silver Girl 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Smokem Hot Girl 3.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Co Heart 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Coconut Girl 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 My Eliana 10.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Made to Move 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Certitude (FR) 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Circle of Trust 30.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Sunset Glory (IRE) 1.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Tahini 20.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Mucho Macho Girl 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Royal Charter (GB) 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Vitalera (CHI) 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Visually 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Sun Of Hill (BRZ) 4.50 7.2 14-1
11 11 Runamileinmyshoes 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Vibez 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Little Hidden Port (ARG) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wishful Winker 0.80 1 2-1
8 8 Rebelexis 10.00 3 6-1
9 9 Cestrand 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 U Better B the Won 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Lucky Nea 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Smoove Over 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Jazz Spot 4.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Cote Blanc 20.00 5 9-1
5 5 Onward and Upward 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 One of These Days (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Targaryis 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Naismith 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Bad to the Bones 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Gentlemen’s Club 10.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Hollywood Impact 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Mongolian Altai 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Six Magpies (IRE) 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Invigorated 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Night Out 6.00 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.