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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 3, 2026

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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Flash of Lightning 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Debbies Gettinghot 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Dark Blue 3.50 4.8 9-1
10 10 Passion D Oro 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Desert Hawk 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Lucky Tiger 6.00 7 13-1
11 11 Columnist 3.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Bandolero 12.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Joey Where’d It Go 30.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Autism Unity 30.00 10.3 20-1
2 2 Start the Ride 4.50 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 West Side Okie 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maniae 1.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Saint Mihiel 2.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Straker 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Angi’s Tipsy 5.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Toulouse Detrac 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Willow Cove 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Girlcanthelpit 10.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Coiffeur 30.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Skatingthroughlife 5.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Cloudy Women 2.00 4 8-1
4 4 Darlin Tami 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Mars Magic 30.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Gigi’s Girl 20.00 9 17-1
10 10 Aloha Dreamin 8.00 9.1 17-1
14 98 Freya 0.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Sei Bella 8.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Newport Dreamz 30.00 11.3 21-1
8 8 Pretty Cecy 30.00 12.1 23-1
7 7 Booster Club 10.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Latitude 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Last Straw 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Running With Chaos 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Taif 1.80 4.7 9-1
3 3 Silver Ice 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Loch n’ Pharoah 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dare to Fly 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Helga Brandt (IRE) 6.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 No Cap 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Issa Court 3.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Tequilaandtherapy 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Lovin’ On the Run 5.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Madonna of Loreto 30.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Invincible Molly (GB) 12.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 The Mizen Queen (IRE) 15.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Misleading 5.00 10 19-1
1 1 Irina’s Charm 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Autism Puzzle 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Alpine Thunder 4.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Union Wave 20.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Mystic Flyer 1.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Mala 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mother’s Prayer 2.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 One of These Days (IRE) 4.50 2.1 4-1
11 11 Final Edition (IRE) 15.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Zalamo (FR) 10.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Enterdadragon 15.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Moonlit Sonata 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Theodore George 6.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Rimprotector 30.00 7.7 14-1
13 13 Lammas (GB) 3.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Baldoro 10.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Centrodelantero 1.80 9.8 18-1
5 5 Big Bet Jafinsafa 30.00 10.3 19-1
9 9 Mongolian Apple 20.00 10.9 21-1
12 12 Crazy Cavalier 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Santa Ynez S.) – Santa Ynez S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Explora 0.50 1 2-1
5 5 La Wally 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Revera 10.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Himika 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Toaster 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Musical Song 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Holly Goquickly (FR) 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Global Consort 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sensational Dream 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Nakota (IRE) 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Authentic Grace 6.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Winika 2.50 6.6 12-1
10 10 Blame Eve 10.00 8 15-1
1 1 Angelica Bay (IRE) 3.50 8.2 15-1
9 9 Siempre Naman 30.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 My Cherry Pie 20.00 11 21-1

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.

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