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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 26, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rehearsal (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Justivar 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Musical Song 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Blame Eve 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Nakota (IRE) 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Global Consort 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Wildfire Princess 2.50 7.2 14-1
7 7 Authentic Grace 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bazooka Charlie 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Gypsy Cowboy 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Contrary Chieftain 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Speed Grazy 3.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Kerry Gold 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Pass the Baton 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Brunchandcrunch 4.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Austonian 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Midland Money 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Elwood Blues 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Kingdom Heart 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Mbagnick (CHI) 4.50 5.3 10-1
7 7 Bartholdy 4.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Schwarzmeier 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 For All Mankind 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Manitowish 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Island Home 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Authentically 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Rabid Response 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Wild Like the West 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Dats Ms. Blame 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Fortunate Truth 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Tiz Grace 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Street Talker 12.00 1 2-1
6 5 Blue Cheese Olive 5.00 3.2 6-1
7 6 Big Don’s Smiling 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 3 Howbeit 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 2 Halo Uncle 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 1 Carol’s Comic 6.00 5.3 10-1
9 8 Morello 4.00 5.7 11-1
11 10 The Key Is Unity 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 9 My Bucket List 30.00 8.1 15-1
13 98 Bobby’s Alibi 0.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Momo’s Kiddo 8.00 SCRATCH
14 98 Haywood 0.00 SCRATCH
12 98 Shady Appeal 0.00 SCRATCH
1 98 Elegant Life 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Throwthefirstpunch 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lucky Tiger 4.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Cal’s Goal 3.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Joey Where’d It Go 30.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Flash of Lightning 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Desert Hawk 20.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Almost There 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Dark Blue 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Dr. Filkins 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Beeblebrox 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Ride the Tiger 10.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Mo Bradley 15.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Another Bulleit 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Scatalotadingdong 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Smoove Over 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smiling Rapper 10.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Daddygaveittome 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 A Clear Behest 30.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Celestial Skies 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Believe in Her 20.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 She’s a One of One 2.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Going Great Guns 4.50 4.7 9-1
11 11 Free Nomination 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Danzing Zella 50.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Stormy Rouge 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Que Bella Luna 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Autumn Miss S.) – Autumn Miss S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Slick (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lee’s Baby Girl 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Innovative 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Warming 3.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Precise Timing 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Firenze Flavor 8.00 6 11-1
8 8 Wink and a Grin 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 A Thousand Miles 30.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Take A Breath (GB) 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sharp Aza Tack 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Doncic 5.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Jerry’s Spirit 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Special Club 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Baladi 20.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Four O Six Creed 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Hard to Figure 4.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Devil Be Me 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Patron d’Oro 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Wound Up 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Dare to Fly 5.00 1 2-1
2 1 Tequilaandtherapy 8.00 2 4-1
3 2 Yellow Sun Dress 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 6 Skatingthroughlife 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 8 The Wild Grazer (IRE) 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 3 Gypsy Woman (IRE) 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 5 Royal Charter (GB) 6.00 4.6 9-1
11 10 Shezmisbehaving 12.00 6.2 12-1
10 9 Princesa Moche (PER) 30.00 6.2 12-1
12 11 Chai 50.00 6.4 12-1
8 7 Shamrockin 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 98 Queen Sienna (ARG) 0.00 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.

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