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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 3, 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 Tiz Grace 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Hypergamy 1.60 1.1 2-1
8 8 Conquistadora 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Chasing Numbers 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Island Home 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Flamingo Star 30.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Springline 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Authentically 30.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Latte Luv 10.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Fortunate Truth 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mama Glows 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Yurak 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mystic Flyer 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jarama 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Cupid’s Crusader 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Zombo Bombo 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Navy Man 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Invincible 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Seattle Breakout 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Proof He Rides 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Doncic 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Sharp Aza Tack 2.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Daniel’s Magic 3.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Harcyn 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Rexford 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Tougherthantherest 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Liberation 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Cara Rose 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Lino’s Angel 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 My Kat 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Tiger Lady 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Lady Victoria 50.00 5 9-1
7 7 Crunchy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ms Brightside (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Lady of Power 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hey Demps 2.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Tavolara 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 No Other Like You 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Blue Oasis 4.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Union Heiress 30.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Lita Way 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Ready to Dare 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Lady Rider 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Toppers At Seaside 5.00 1 2-1
4 3 Ballyhooligan 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 7 Lean Music Machine 8.00 3.3 6-1
11 10 Crossrighthands 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 8 Honor the Cat 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 5 Tap and Go 4.50 4.6 9-1
10 9 Djoser 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 6 Springs 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 2 At the Post 10.00 8.7 16-1
14 13 Maxville 30.00 SCRATCH
1 98 R Awesome Kid 0.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Magaton Man 30.00 SCRATCH
13 12 Twilight Time 20.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Far Over Loaded 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Broski (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Style Cat 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Tariff 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Drop Um 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Tempus Volat 6.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Septembersixtyfour 5.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Mythical Reel (IRE) 8.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Maaz (FR) 6.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Earned Not Given 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 No More Ding Dongs 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mr. Machupicchu 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Coach Cronin 4.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Ario 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ya’ll Come 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Last Call Paul 8.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Chasing Rain 6.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 One Smokin Dude 15.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Targaryis 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Runamileinmyshoes 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 She’s a Joker 4.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Issa Court 3.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Lady Monclaire 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Summer Lake 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Nanci Griffith 20.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Illhaveanotherkiss 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Miss Will 30.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Dontmesswithtess 20.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Breve 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 How About Pavel 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.

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