Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 12, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Our Bucky Charm 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Toughness 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Yogi Boy 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Agency 1.60 2.8 5-1
2 2 Western Avenue 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Belly Up 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Himika 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Stuffy Mist 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Bottle of Rouge 2.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Glassheart 4.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Kizazi 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Master Jacques 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dontgetfooledagain 1.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Grey Area 2.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Fincairn 3.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 One Bold Bid 30.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Webster 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sareeha (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 She’s a Joker 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Empress Ellie 3.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Cheekiest 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 She’s Splendid 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Vronsky Feint 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mirahmadi 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Ultimate Gamble 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Arrowthegreat 4.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Go Joe Won 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Momad 1.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Disposition 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Forest Dazzle 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Lady Dosia 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Arya’s Ride 3.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Beauty Jenny 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Perfect Smile 6.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Memorysinthepark 50.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Waiting for My Cue 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Andiamo Ragazza 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Super Ellie 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 J and M Express 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Cornelia Fort 1.40 3.5 7-1
3 3 Nanci Griffith 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Amanda Rose 30.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Crypto Crush 30.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Tiergarten 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Darlin Tami 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Grievous Angel 4.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 They Are for Sale 5.00 3 6-1
8 8 Timekeeper’s Charm 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Honey Jo 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Fancy Facts 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Straker 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Spiritual Thought 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Crazy Cavalier 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Cano for the Win 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Hamlin 3.50 6.1 12-1
6 6 Travail 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Pacific Quest 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Smiling Capote 6.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Tapit Dynasty 4.50 7.8 15-1
2 2 Skyquist 15.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Ghost Coast 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ben Milam 10.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Brother Tony 4.00 SCRATCH
11 98 Djoser 0.00 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.