Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 15, 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
7 7 Mutaz 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Broski (IRE) 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Cuban Confusion (GB) 1.80 2.2 4-1
3 3 Prayer 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Unrivaled Hero 15.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Big Bill 8.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Midnight Strike 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Crusher Royale 15.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Makutu 50.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Atomic Drop 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Druidic 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Trinidad 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Major Tom 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Kingmeister 4.50 4.5 9-1
2 2 Quality Cat 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Union Wave 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hey Demps 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Step It Out (IRE) 1.20 2.4 5-1
3 3 Miss Meagher (IRE) 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Princess Daddy 30.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Leopardess (GB) 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Blue Oasis 2.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Double Cappuccino 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady Rider 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Sexzie 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Ready to Dare 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Japhar’s Girl 15.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Honky Tonk Rhythm 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Eastwick 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Big Whoosh 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Word Play (GB) 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Chasing Kat 30.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Giggle Giggle 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Camanoe 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Aggro 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 R Sweet Candy 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Notime for Squalls 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Happyasaclam (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pavlovian 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Actung Baby 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Stanford Dropout 4.00 4 8-1
9 9 Jalisco 3.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Smokem and Love 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Big Vengeance 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Sleeper Sullivan 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Moonshiner 20.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Mr. Pippins 30.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Forever Ben 6.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Eternal Reign (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Hopeful (GB) 3.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Ariri (GB) 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Madeira Wine 30.00 3 6-1
1 1 Wink and a Grin 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Princess Em Too 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Origami (IRE) 30.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Laudatory 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Needlepoint (IRE) 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Crossanna 30.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Valkyrian (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mo Holland Drive 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Arkadelphia 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Hero Or Zero 3.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Flashy Fritz 3.50 6.4 12-1
3 3 Chase N Ryan 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 No Joke Antares 4.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 John Metcalfe 12.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Sunset Ride 6.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 El Precioso 30.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Jimmy Delivers 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (San Juan Capistrano S.) – San Juan Capistrano S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Balladeer 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Divin Propos (FR) 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Nitti (IRE) 10.00 2 4-1
3 3 Time Song 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Santa Barbarian 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Mrs. Astor 1.60 SCRATCH
2 2 For Arrogate 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Maltese Falcon (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Indispensable 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Mystic Spirit 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Pony Express 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Brazenly 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Tranche 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Positivity 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Ghazaaly 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Better Than Gold 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Varney 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Bad Uncle Barry 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Money Makes Money 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Beef Winslow 2.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Zeus’ War 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Doncic 4.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Miss Jo’s Curlin 8.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Kangaroo Court 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Daniel’s Magic 5.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Golden River 50.00 9 17-1
1 1 Kerry Gold 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Naturally Blonde 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sei Bella 10.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Young Love 10.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Uptown Preacher 30.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 Tiger Fire 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Godavri 1.60 4.3 8-1
8 8 Trickifult 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Lavender Love 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Penny Worth 6.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Zap the Command 30.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Sacred Sound 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Clubhouse Cutie 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sally’s Wish 30.00 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.