Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 13, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Free and Humble 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Quaria Thunder 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Annie’s Joy 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Kitty Kitana (GB) 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Red Diamond 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 Ready Jet Go 30.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Gem Mine 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Desert Gate 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Acknowledgemeplz 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Jetway 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Proletariat 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Bella’s Bro 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mongolian Max 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Petesoldfashioned 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Be Punctual 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Fireman Dan 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Uncharted 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Gavea 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Donttestyourluck 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Big Don’s Smiling 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Momo’s Kiddo 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Whiskeyinateacup 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 My Bucket List 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Bobby’s Alibi 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Que Sera Sir Ralph 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tight Squeeze 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spotted Haze 4.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Ellen Jorth 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 How About Pavel 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Press Your Luck 12.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Lil’ Bit Bossy 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Hurricane Layla 3.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 A Fleet Ride 30.00 7 13-1
5 5 Kapalua Ride 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Miche Lada 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 High Gunner 5.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Stellar Cap 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Toulouse Detrac 3.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Putt for Dough 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Smile Baby Smile 4.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Outer Sunset 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Game Warrior 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 The Padre (IRE) 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Day and Age 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Lyle The Crocodile (IRE) 6.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Muscled 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Helicity 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Tariff 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Maaz (FR) 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Comininalittlehot 30.00 8 15-1
5 5 Gun Runner Charlie 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hejazi 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Mbagnick (CHI) 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Eagles Flight 3.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Traegar 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Manitowish 30.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Vlahos 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 War to Remember 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Video Review 6.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Smiling Tizzy 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Tees Touch (GB) 2.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Say Never No More (IRE) 5.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Fleet Brotato 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Djoser 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 San Anton (IRE) 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Quick Question 10.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Makutu 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Irish Whiskey 15.00 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.