Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 24, 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
7 7 Hawker 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dakota Country 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Smooth Salute 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 McClusky 5.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Invincible 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Uncharted 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Rhino 50.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gypsy Tears 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Constant Conflict 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 The Big Cheeseola 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Brutto 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Major Tom 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 My Dominator 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Peanutbutterbombe 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Surfin’ U. S. A. 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Hawaiian Moon 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Egyptian Mistress 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Photogenic 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Soul Sister 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Darlin’ Duchess 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Lady K Westfall 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chase N Ryan 3.50 1.1 2-1
13 13 Flashy Fritz 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Wave With Envy 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Matts Advisor 5.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Fighting Thunder 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Golden Chaser 12.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Cielitos Wish 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 La Motta Avenue 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Mr. Cardenas 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 One Happy Dude 30.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Hood River 30.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 More Than Ordinary 50.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Philippa 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Nafisa 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Surf Song 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Pura Vida Princesa 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Starwood 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Naples Gal 10.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Blame Eve 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Gathered 30.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Music Lady 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Pio Nono 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 War Swift 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Foreroyal 4.50 1.3 3-1
6 6 R Awesome Kid 5.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Rocksalot 6.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 Maxville 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Twilight Time 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Problem Solver 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Magaton Man 30.00 10 19-1
3 3 U R My Destiny 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Rastaman Vibe 1.50 1 2-1
3 3 Crazy Cavalier 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Mythical Reel (IRE) 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Oubabe 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Rimprotector 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mongolian Apple 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Grogu 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Oobubbakakayo 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Spearfish 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 98 Runkerry 0.00 1 2-1
14 13 Strongerthanbefore 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Berlin Wall 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Coach Cronin 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Catmansue 6.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Piper’s Causeway 8.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Uncle Chilly 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Frank Bullitt 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Geezer 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Pokerknightatvees 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Galland de Besos 20.00 9.7 18-1
12 12 Binging 20.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Alpine Thunder 30.00 14 26-1
5 5 Cody Boy 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Our Bucky Charm 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Minister Shane 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Player B 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Belly Up 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Cupid’s Crusader 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Broadway Unions 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 The Old Nine (IRE) 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Barsabas 30.00 8 15-1

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.