Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 12, 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 (California Distaff H.) – California Distaff H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bit’s Tiger Magic 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sneaker 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Grand Slam Smile 1.20 3.1 6-1
2 2 Issa Court 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Moment’s Pleasure 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ridegold 1.80 1 2-1
10 10 French Moonlight 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Warm Reception 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Pure Chaos 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Dialing Destiny 6.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Vronaway 30.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Silver Flirt 50.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Turkey Bird 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Mperfection 12.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Siempre Naman 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Goodnight Nellie 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shop Till You Drop 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Eltonsingsanother 2.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Strange Addiction 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Halfway to Nowhere 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Maria Tallchief 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Big Soiree 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dandy Man Shines (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Smart Code 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Mr. Leasure 4.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 One of These Days (IRE) 5.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Sketchy 15.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Irish Prophet 4.50 6.3 12-1
7 7 Pacific Quest 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Spearfish 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Feel the Magic 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Petesoldfashioned 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Mala 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 I Am Amadeo 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 American Empire 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Majestic Palisades 4.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Ring General 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Arrakis 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Afternoon Nap 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Speedy Wilson 3.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Hotrocket (IRE) 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Tigerhon (FR) 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Shamrock Glitter (FR) 4.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Irish Corn 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Listenupshance 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pocket Venus 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 A Toast to Lanie 2.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Coiffeur 30.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Coralgableskaylin 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Diva Cat 3.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Chase’n Kota 20.00 7 13-1
7 7 Crossanna 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Yogi Boy 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Golden Ale 2.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Zoffarelli (IRE) 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Please Focus 6.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Margot’s Boy 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Man Child 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 So I’m Told 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Bobby’s Alibi 30.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Too Much Info 15.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 J T’s Watch 50.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Showers 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 No Cap 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lolo Le Plume 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Grecian Goddess 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Epione 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Madame Secretary 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Shared Future 5.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Iriseach (IRE) 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cactus Charlie 1.80 2 4-1
10 10 Mighty Toro 4.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Chapter One 5.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Diaghilev 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Best Known Secret 50.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Pick It Up 30.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 It’s Time 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Migo 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Kilmer 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 Green Screen 8.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Track Tiger 8.00 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.