Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 5, 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
9 9 Danzing Daisy 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady K Westfall 2.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Cotta Ride 5.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Donttellmewhattodo 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Cee Drew 6.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Royally Unstable 30.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Om Time Gal 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Keep the Pavels 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Risky Pleasure 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Trouble and Strife 30.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Training Good 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Balaza 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Winds of Freedom 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 The Big Cheeseola 3.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Hot Chicks Only 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Morello 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Big Don’s Smiling 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Haywood 6.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Momo’s Kiddo 6.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Last Call London 4.50 6.9 13-1
3 3 Major Tom 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 She’s Splendid 1.80 1 2-1
3 2 Rythem Girl 10.00 1.5 3-1
6 5 Stellar Cap 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 3 Anna’s Wish 4.50 4.4 8-1
2 1 Fondest Dream (GB) 4.00 5.3 10-1
5 4 Rhonda’s Cookin 30.00 5.7 11-1
8 7 Ryder’s Candy 10.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Flymetothemoonbaby 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Zuma Beach S.) – Zuma Beach S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Won for Lou 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Caro Buono (FR) 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Proletariat 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Third Beer 5.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Stark Contrast 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Medici 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Charlie’s Curlin 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mr. Pippins 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lee’s Baby Boy 20.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Day Man 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Flashy Fritz 4.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Convergence 6.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Closing Time 8.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Three Putt 4.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Union Secrets 8.00 9 17-1
6 6 Mama Glows 12.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Petrakos 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Gypsy Woman (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Starts Now 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Laudatory 4.50 3.5 7-1
10 10 Defiance 5.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Beets 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Corporal Violette (IRE) 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Needlepoint (IRE) 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Shy Ann 30.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Motet 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Esmeray (IRE) 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Double Cappuccino 30.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Royal Charter (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Smiling Capote 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Naismith 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Nobel Gary 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Mischiefs Causeway 4.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Ten Figures 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Gentlemen’s Club 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Bourbon Dancer 15.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Delian League 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Updraft 50.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Bad to the Bones 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Surfer Girl S.) – Surfer Girl S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Soaring Angel 15.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 South Bay 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Will Happen 1.80 5.4 10-1
6 6 Scratch It 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Dreaming of Alys 5.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Brave Deb 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Pentle Bay 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Clouseau 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Impossible Task 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Trusty Rusty 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Known Idea 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Pass the Baton 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Mala 30.00 4 8-1
4 4 Low Expectations 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Owhatarush 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Cody Boy 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Geezer 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big Bill 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 High King 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Warm Sun and Brew 4.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 P Town Prancer 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Dane the Great 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Tiger to You 4.00 4 8-1
1 1 Strait Up Country 30.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Roxiiesbadboy 50.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Sir Percival 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Water Tiger 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Master Cylinder 12.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Joe Vittori 0.00 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.