Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 19, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Baela 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Lady Rider 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Press Your Luck 5.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 True Patriot 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Guiltyofhavingfun 15.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Misty Heart 30.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Freya 4.50 7.6 14-1
5 5 Lady Lithesome 30.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Looks Lucky 20.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Ready to Dare 10.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Maniae 8.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Only Reputation 12.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Sei Bella 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Anoakia S.) – Anoakia S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Himika 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Umbralle 5.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Revera 1.20 2.6 5-1
5 5 Stuffy Mist 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Heavenly Princess 20.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Doo Wop Don 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Leyas Candy 4.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Panuco 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Low Expectations 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Sea Dog 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Feel the Magic 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rich Reward 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tom Mix 15.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Non Domicile 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Keithing Thunder 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Team Player 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Otto’s Magic 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vantastic 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Jimmy Blue Jeans 20.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Sbagliato 5.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Great King (FR) 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Castle Leoch 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Neon Lights (IRE) 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Don’t Swear Dave 6.00 4 7-1
3 3 Nameless 4.50 4.2 8-1
10 10 Its Kraken Time 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Megayacht 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Fireman Dan 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 J T’s Watch 50.00 8.2 16-1
13 98 Shortman 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sydney Street (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mother’s Prayer 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Be Punctual 3.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Upstart Yankee 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Sunset Storm 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Big Spin 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 American Empire 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Chief Jackson 30.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Tamarando Star 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Thebestisyettobe (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Eternal Reign (IRE) 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 6 Ruby Cantu 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 7 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Sweet Delta Dawn 30.00 3.4 6-1
4 3 Hey Jessie 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 4 Cornelia Fort 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 98 Be Together 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Beneficial 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seattle Surf 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Far Over Loaded 8.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Irish Whiskey 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Bang and a Boom 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Cancun Native 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Kiddo Light 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Always a Miracle 30.00 7 13-1
3 3 Tame the Tiger 30.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 He’squite Mischief 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Booked Clubhouse 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Doing Time 4.00 3 6-1
12 12 Columnist 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Unrivaled Time 4.50 4.3 8-1
11 11 John Metcalfe 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Off the Bench 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Cornealeusthegreat 30.00 6 11-1
7 7 What a Gift 8.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Tonys Fever 12.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Mojo Mo 50.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Passion D Oro 30.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Bandolero 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Rostron 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tascadero 6.00 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.