Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 25, 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
6 6 Time to Shine 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Aleramo (IRE) 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Willa T 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 With Love (GB) 4.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Church Lady (IRE) 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Happyasaclam (IRE) 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Tokyo City Cup S.) – Tokyo City Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pony Express 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Privman 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Gaming 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mining District 15.00 4 8-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Blacksmith 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Acknowledgemeplz 1.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Rio Grande 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Postmodern 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Easy Company 15.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Into the Hall 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Neko 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Magnificat 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Donata 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sparrow 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Sweet Gem 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Twilight Derby) – Twilight Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Test Score 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Namaron (GER) 2.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Scipio 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Septembersixtyfour 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Maaz (FR) 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tapalo 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Last Call Zondlo 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Drop Um 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Tougherthantherest 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Don’t Fly Stand By 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Cody Boy 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Runkerry 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lunar Impact (GB) 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Lizzy 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Spicybug 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Imaboutago (IRE) 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Antifona (FR) 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 No Other Like You 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 98 Woodbine Way 0.00 1 2-1
5 4 Rousing Jewel 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 A Rousing Babe 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 9 Danzing Cat 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 5 Rose of Jericho 5.00 2 4-1
4 3 Cioppina Pasadina 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 7 Ryder’s Candy 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 6 Misty Dancer 15.00 4 8-1
1 1 Devine Marina 20.00 5 9-1
9 8 Munnings Tale 30.00 7 13-1
11 10 Dress Rehearsal 50.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Self Sufficient 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 No More Ding Dongs 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Ario 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Kitten in Charge 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Last Call Paul 10.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Targaryis 12.00 3.7 7-1
14 14 Lobdell Lake 15.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Hot Goblin 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Ya’ll Come 20.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 One Big Smile 30.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Fincairn 30.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Lucky’s Loaded 30.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Six Hot Grands 30.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Formidable Threat 50.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mayacama 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Tina Turner 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Princesa Del Tigre 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Blue Wildcat 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Garden Party 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Nanci Griffith 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Back On Track 30.00 8 15-1
2 2 Sei Bella 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.