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
3 3 How Lovely (IRE) 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Prime and Ready 1.80 3 6-1
1 1 Lady Aberdeen 3.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Princess Midnight 10.00 4.6 9-1
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
2 2 Recall and Reload 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Jaguar Jon 1.60 3.5 7-1
5 5 Prince Prancealot 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Bluegrass Go Go 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Far Western 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Arabian Flirt 4.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Young Love 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thermal 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Artisma 1.60 3.7 7-1
4 4 Scary Fast Ride 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Emirates Affair 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dakota Country 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Horizon Wildcat 15.00 2.7 5-1
8 7 City of Angels 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Magic Connection 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Dancing Rinca 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Cultural 8.00 3.3 6-1
9 8 Everydayissaturday 10.00 4.5 9-1
7 6 Robarando 30.00 SCRATCH
6 98 Prince Dolce 0.00 SCRATCH

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 2.5 5-1
1 1 Nothing Is Forever 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Broadway Venus 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Jessebear 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Severe Clear 12.00 SCRATCH

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
4 4 Molly Jensen 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Without a Pout (IRE) 4.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 This Name’s Taken 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Paarl 5.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Stormy Rouge 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Sensational Dream 6.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Cindys Beach House 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Expressive Love 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Clam Beach 8.00 1 2-1
14 14 Chica Tigre 8.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Sheer Lightning 6.00 2 4-1
10 10 Tina’s Princess 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Strong Morals 15.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Remember April 5.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Riveralation 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 She’s Back 8.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 McKenna Moon 30.00 8.7 17-1
5 5 Priscilla 6.00 9 17-1
8 8 Southern Anton 4.50 9.5 18-1
3 3 Joyriding 30.00 10.8 20-1
4 4 Donal’s Homily 30.00 12.7 24-1
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
2 2 Malibu Coast 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Cathal (IRE) 6.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Uncle Happy 6.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Harcyn 8.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Crosby Beach 3.50 6.7 13-1
4 4 Caisson 4.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tokala 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cosmic Heat 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Debby’s Gal 2.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Can’t Say That 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Mimi’s Memory 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Jobarb 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Una Mirada 30.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Angel Baby 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Specialty 30.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Heavenly Princess 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.