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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 26, 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
1 1 Decapo 1.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Reno 1.40 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mescalero 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Joe’s Candy 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Kiddo Light 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Flaubert 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Perfect Life 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Step It Out (IRE) 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Girlcanthelpit 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Lady Rider 4.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Saint Mihiel 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Exington 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Umbralle 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Surfin’ U. S. A. 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Essential Lady 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Ramayana 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Darlin’ Duchess 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Cosmo Friday 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Atina Liz 30.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Kizazi 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Robarando 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spiritist 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Seager Man 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Whats the Buzz 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Kitten in Charge 2.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Excessive Thievery 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Uplift 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Justivar 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Church Lady (IRE) 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Without a Pout (IRE) 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Eastwick 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Silver Flirt 30.00 4 8-1
2 2 Musical Song 30.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Double Bay (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dramaticattraction 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Godavri 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 West Fresno 12.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Dixie’s Delight 15.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Big A’s Little One 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Newport Dreamz 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Turkey Bird 30.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Jennys Wine Girl 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Fly At Knight 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Lady Gregory 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Magical Miss 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 6 Willow Cove 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 7 Press Your Luck 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 5 Freya 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Amanda Rose 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Blue Wildcat 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Rizzleberry Rose 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 98 Quick Omen 0.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Brookys Gal 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Austonian 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mystic Flyer 2.00 3 6-1
8 8 Saqeel 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Come Out Fighting 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Upstart Yankee 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Sunset Storm 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Majestic Palisades 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Big Spin 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rehearsal (IRE) 1.50 1 2-1
7 7 Infinity Dream 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Caitlin Fever 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Wildfire Princess 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Strawberry Tizzy 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Thea 3.50 5.5 10-1
8 8 Nakota (IRE) 15.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Gladly 10.00 8 15-1

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.

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