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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 4, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Guaguarero 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 P Town Prancer 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charmz Away 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Love Da Gig 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Singlemore 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sunk Cost Fallacy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brahms Mendelssohn 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bobs Honey 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Strong Morals 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Final Table Lady 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pasalubong 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gracies Gem 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Darlin Sugaree 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Della Terra 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Turkey Bird 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dad’s Bad Bunny 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jennys Wine Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Daddygaveittome 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 West Fresno 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nobel Gary 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 One Big Smile 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pat Can’t Count 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gentlemen’s Club 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kamaina Cruiser 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Malibu Rocks 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Uncle Evco 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rich Reward 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hardtobebetternow 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Bill 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maul 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Star of Delhi 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Irish Element 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Benny’s Puzzle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Las Flores S.) – Las Flores S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thermal 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nafisa 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Magnificat 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Margarita Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ooty (ARG) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chapter One 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ahrens 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Toby’s Honor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Plettenberg Bay 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Airliner 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ruler of Law 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Midnight Ambush 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Postmodern 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 B G Bullet 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Honey’s Choice 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Windribbon 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Howbeit 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brutto 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grazen Sun 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nostrangrtotherain 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Zombo Bombo 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Winds of Freedom 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Distant Fleet 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Silverado Storm 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shezmisbehaving 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Strange Addiction 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hey Demps 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Danzing Flyer 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Dorie Miller 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Clubhouse Cutie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pavel’s Etoile 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Christel Clean 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Freya 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mendelssohns Angel 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fancy Facts 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Nell’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1

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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