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
3 3 Prince of Del Mar 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Blamethegoodtimes 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Call Me Sir 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Volatile Storm 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 American Glory (GB) 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Comininalittlehot 12.00 5 9-1
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
7 7 Bebop Lady 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Sexy Blue 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Green Zone 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 My Sister Lilly 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Joyful Mischief 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Reckless Ride 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Don’t Ju Forget 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Shangrilama (IRE) 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Tam’s Little Angel 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Shin Jidai (GB) 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Elegant Sway 6.00 2.6 5-1
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
7 7 Lil’ Boom Boom 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Petite Ange 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 West Side Okie 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Lena Lindgard 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Mia Mac 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Selsae 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 A Kitten for Sue 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Countess Vronsky 30.00 9 17-1
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
5 5 Druliner 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nancy Two Point O 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Eighties 4.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Violets Song 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Coyote Cafe 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Cecilia Street 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Humidity 10.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Training Good 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saul Elliott 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Opus Uno 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Stay for the Boom 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Marcos Performance 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Very Quiet 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 A. P. Again 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Italio 20.00 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
4 4 Lorenzo Bernini 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Both Sides of Bad 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Empire’s Classic 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Crime Lord 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Going Viral 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Stormin Midnight 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Money Mitch 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Grandisimo 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 1.3 2-1
7 7 Tupelo 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Royal Dusty 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Moonlit Courage 6.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Dixie’s Delight 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Put Her On My Tab 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Circle of Fire 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Lucky Nea 30.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Surf Star 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Lure S.) – Lure S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 St Anthony 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Nesso’s Lastharrah 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Endlessly 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Goliad 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Watsonville 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Sumter 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Mystic Spirit 30.00 7 13-1

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 1.2 2-1
6 6 Stay in Line 4.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Brookys Gal 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 In the Air Tonight 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Thirsty Trickster 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Darlin Tami 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Smart Monique 30.00 11 21-1
9 9 Mars Magic 30.00 11 21-1
8 8 Coralgableskaylin 30.00 11 21-1
4 4 Perfect Life 30.00 11 21-1

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.