Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 18, 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 Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Night Out 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Call Me Sir 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Comininalittlehot 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Blamethegoodtimes 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 American Glory (GB) 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Prince of Del Mar 3.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Volatile Storm 8.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Prince Dolce 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Timekeeper’s Charm 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Sexy Blue 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Bebop Lady 2.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Joyful Mischief 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Reckless Ride 30.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Green Zone 4.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 My Sister Lilly 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shangrilama (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Elegant Sway 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Tam’s Little Angel 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Don’t Ju Forget 1.80 3.5 7-1
3 3 Shin Jidai (GB) 5.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Ready Jet Go 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 West Side Okie 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mia Mac 12.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Selsae 15.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Petite Ange 2.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Lil’ Boom Boom 2.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 A Kitten for Sue 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Countess Vronsky 30.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Lena Lindgard 4.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 Faithful Truth 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Training Good 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Druliner 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cecilia Street 8.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Eighties 4.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Nancy Two Point O 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Violets Song 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Humidity 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Coyote Cafe 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stay for the Boom 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Saul Elliott 1.80 1.3 2-1
2 2 Marcos Performance 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Opus Uno 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 A. P. Again 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Italio 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Very Quiet 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sweet Odyssey 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Empire’s Classic 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Lorenzo Bernini 2.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Both Sides of Bad 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Going Viral 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Crime Lord 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Stormin Midnight 15.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Grandisimo 30.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Money Mitch 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ride Elbow Ranch 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Tiger Fire 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Dixie’s Delight 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Moonlit Courage 6.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Surf Star 50.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Tupelo 5.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Put Her On My Tab 15.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Royal Dusty 6.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Lucky Nea 30.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Circle of Fire 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Lure S.) – Lure S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Watsonville 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Nesso’s Lastharrah 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 St Anthony 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Goliad 4.00 3 6-1
2 2 Mystic Spirit 30.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Sumter 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Endlessly 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lady Gregory 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Christel Clean 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 In the Air Tonight 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Stay in Line 4.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Mars Magic 30.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Perfect Life 30.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Brookys Gal 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Darlin Tami 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Smart Monique 30.00 6 11-1
8 8 Coralgableskaylin 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Thirsty Trickster 12.00 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.