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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
2 2 Cotta Ride 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cee Drew 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Keep the Pavels 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Royally Unstable 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Danzing Daisy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Trouble and Strife 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady K Westfall 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Om Time Gal 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Donttellmewhattodo 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Training Good 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Risky Pleasure 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Balaza 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Morello 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Momo’s Kiddo 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hot Chicks Only 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 The Big Cheeseola 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Major Tom 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Big Don’s Smiling 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Haywood 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Last Call London 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Winds of Freedom 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ryder’s Candy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rhonda’s Cookin 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Flymetothemoonbaby 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 She’s Splendid 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stellar Cap 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Anna’s Wish 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rythem Girl 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fondest Dream (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Third Beer 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Proletariat 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Medici 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stark Contrast 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Won for Lou 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Charlie’s Curlin 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Caro Buono (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Three Putt 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flashy Fritz 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Union Secrets 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mama Glows 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Closing Time 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Petrakos 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Day Man 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Convergence 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lee’s Baby Boy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Pippins 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Starts Now 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Defiance 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Laudatory 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Motet 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beets 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shy Ann 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Double Cappuccino 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Corporal Violette (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Royal Charter (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Gypsy Woman (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Needlepoint (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Esmeray (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Naismith 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bad to the Bones 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Updraft 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Nobel Gary 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mischiefs Causeway 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gentlemen’s Club 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bourbon Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Delian League 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Smiling Capote 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ten Figures 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Brave Deb 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pentle Bay 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Soaring Angel 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Scratch It 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dreaming of Alys 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 South Bay 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Will Happen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Impossible Task 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Trusty Rusty 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Owhatarush 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pass the Baton 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Clouseau 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Geezer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Low Expectations 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Known Idea 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cody Boy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mala 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Master Cylinder 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 High King 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Roxiiesbadboy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Bill 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 P Town Prancer 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sir Percival 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dane the Great 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Warm Sun and Brew 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Strait Up Country 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Joe Vittori 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tiger to You 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Water Tiger 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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