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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 28, 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 Kiss for Lulu 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fleet Brotato 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fight Back 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mav Man 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zagreus 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Crime Lord 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Star of Delhi 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Irish Element 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Brahms Mendelssohn 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Foreroyal 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Benny’s Puzzle 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 A Friend of Mine 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Music Lady 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gathered 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Joyful Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Deep Blue 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Twilight Empire 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ole Silver 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Zeyaraat 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Violet Storm 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ivory Moon 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Yellow Sun Dress 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chai 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dare to Fly 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tight Squeeze 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Madonna of Loreto 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 The Wild Grazer (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Invincible Molly (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sunglow (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ariri (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Princesa Moche (PER) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Misty Heart 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sei Bella 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lena Lindgard 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lil’ Boom Boom 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Maximun Gold 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Headstrong Ways 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kool Tap Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Empress of Grace 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Approval Rating 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Senor Tequilas 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Another Bulleit 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sagunto 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Debbies Gettinghot 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Throwthefirstpunch 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mo Holland Drive 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mystic Moses 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Eye of the Smiley 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Scatalotadingdong 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dark Blue 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Booked Clubhouse 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cal’s Goal 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Zenyatta S.) – Zenyatta S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cavalieri 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sugar Fish 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Howin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Richi (CHI) 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 La Kika (PER) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Issa Court 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Dontmesswithtess 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 True Patriot 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Princesa Del Tigre 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Practical Dazzle 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Garden Party 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Quantum Innergy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Miss Will 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 California Rocks 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Mendelssohn 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Waltz Across Texas 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 We the Hobby 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hello Kid O Kid O 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lavender Love 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Santa Anita Sprint Championship S. Presented By Estrella Jalisco) – Santa Anita Sprint Championship S. Presented By Estrella Jalisco

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Awesome Rhythm 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Straight No Chaser 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Speed Boat Beach 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dr. Venkman 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wound Up 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Imagination 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smooth Cruisein 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mbagnick (CHI) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ribbons 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Artois 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Resolve 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Atia 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Precise Timing 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hey Jessie 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Delightful Laura 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lila 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Hey Lil Lady 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cat The Confidante (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Aleramo (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Slick (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Edge of Mali (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Take A Breath (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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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