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
1 1 Dakota Country 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Hawker 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Smooth Salute 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Invincible 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 McClusky 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Uncharted 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Rhino 50.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 The Big Cheeseola 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Constant Conflict 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 My Dominator 10.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Gypsy Tears 2.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Brutto 5.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Major Tom 6.00 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 2.4 5-1
5 5 Photogenic 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Hawaiian Moon 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Egyptian Mistress 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Soul Sister 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Darlin’ Duchess 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wave With Envy 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Lady K Westfall 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Chase N Ryan 3.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Mr. Cardenas 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Matts Advisor 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fighting Thunder 8.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 More Than Ordinary 50.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 One Happy Dude 30.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Golden Chaser 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Hood River 30.00 8 15-1
10 10 La Motta Avenue 15.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Cielitos Wish 15.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Flashy Fritz 4.00 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Pura Vida Princesa 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Surf Song 4.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Nafisa 3.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Naples Gal 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Starwood 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Gathered 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Music Lady 50.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Blame Eve 15.00 SCRATCH

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
4 4 Rocksalot 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Problem Solver 12.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Maxville 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 War Swift 4.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Foreroyal 4.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Twilight Time 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 U R My Destiny 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Magaton Man 30.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 R Awesome Kid 5.00 SCRATCH

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
5 5 Mythical Reel (IRE) 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Oubabe 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Crazy Cavalier 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Grogu 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Spearfish 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Mongolian Apple 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Rimprotector 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Oobubbakakayo 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Berlin Wall 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Catmansue 6.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Uncle Chilly 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Pokerknightatvees 15.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Piper’s Causeway 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Coach Cronin 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Geezer 15.00 4.8 9-1
14 13 Strongerthanbefore 4.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Galland de Besos 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Frank Bullitt 12.00 5 9-1
12 12 Binging 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Alpine Thunder 30.00 6.3 12-1
13 98 Runkerry 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Cody Boy 30.00 SCRATCH

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
8 8 Belly Up 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Minister Shane 3.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Broadway Unions 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Player B 3.50 6.1 12-1
6 6 Cupid’s Crusader 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 The Old Nine (IRE) 20.00 7.1 13-1
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.