Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Oveta’s Hobby 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Prime and Ready 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Lady Aberdeen 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 How Lovely (IRE) 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Princess Midnight 10.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 How About Pavel 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jaguar Jon 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Recall and Reload 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Arabian Flirt 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Far Western 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Bluegrass Go Go 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Prince Prancealot 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Artisma 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Young Love 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Thermal 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Scary Fast Ride 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Emirates Affair 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 98 Prince Dolce 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dancing Rinca 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Dakota Country 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 7 City of Angels 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Magic Connection 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Cultural 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 8 Everydayissaturday 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Horizon Wildcat 15.00 5 9-1
7 6 Robarando 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Runamileinmyshoes 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Dorie Miller 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Nothing Is Forever 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Broadway Venus 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Jessebear 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Severe Clear 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Frog 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Without a Pout (IRE) 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Paarl 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Sensational Dream 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Expressive Love 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Cindys Beach House 8.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Molly Jensen 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 This Name’s Taken 10.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Stormy Rouge 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Southern Anton 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Remember April 5.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Sheer Lightning 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Priscilla 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 She’s Back 8.00 2.8 5-1
14 14 Chica Tigre 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Clam Beach 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Strong Morals 15.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Tina’s Princess 20.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Riveralation 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Donal’s Homily 30.00 14 26-1
7 7 McKenna Moon 30.00 14 26-1
3 3 Joyriding 30.00 14 26-1
11 11 E Z Reward 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beef Winslow 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Crosby Beach 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Caisson 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Uncle Happy 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Cathal (IRE) 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Harcyn 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Malibu Coast 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Debby’s Gal 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Can’t Say That 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Cosmic Heat 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Mimi’s Memory 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Heavenly Princess 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Tokala 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Jobarb 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Angel Baby 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Una Mirada 30.00 10 19-1
10 10 Specialty 30.00 10 19-1

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.