Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 8, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Time to Shine 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sunset Beauty 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 A Friend of Mine 2.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Authentic Grace 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Don’t Tempt Her 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Joyful Mischief 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Check’s On the Way 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hezaspanishdancer 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Letmein 1.20 2.2 4-1
5 5 Rumble King 3.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Willisau 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Affirmed S.) – Affirmed S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nevada Beach 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Gaming 0.80 2.2 4-1
4 4 Rank 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Westwood 4.50 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 I’m a Risque Girl 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Icy Mischief 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tessa (GB) 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Woodbine Way 8.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Pondergating 30.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Full Moon Grazen 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Hollywood Mistress 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Mo Town Gal 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rastaman Vibe 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Carver 4.50 4 8-1
4 4 Dealers Special 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Baldoro 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Promissio 4.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sketchy 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Go Go Prancer 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 En Tu Honor Bro 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Uncle Evco 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Proud Racer 3.50 5.4 10-1
1 1 Last Call Paul 10.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Nightwing 10.00 6 11-1
5 5 Seager Man 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Final Boss 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mondego (GB) 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Spycatcher 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Sarwar (FR) 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Genius Jimmy 4.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Gold Foot 30.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 American Admiral 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 El Encinal (ARG) 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Naida 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Daddy 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Broadway Venus 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Memosis 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Lita Way 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Misty Muppet 2.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Selsae 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thea 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vinalia (GB) 2.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Unbinding (GB) 6.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Lady Chic 6.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 She’z the Law 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Storm Lady (GB) 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Angelica Bay (IRE) 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Eiffel 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Aleramo (IRE) 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Kool Tap Dancer 30.00 10 19-1

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.