Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 10, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Expressive Love 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Perfect Life 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Only Reputation 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Morgan’s Bluff 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Brandon’s Girl 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Lady Lithesome 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Mrazek’s Old Dream 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Faithful Truth 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bint Al Dandy (IRE) 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Surf Song 3.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 She’sastunner 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Claire Austin 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Sandy Street 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Miss Kitty Boom 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Santa Ynez S.) – Santa Ynez S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Explora 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Bottle of Rouge 3.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Himika 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Revera 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 La Wally 8.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dark Omen 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Romantic Ride 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Almost There 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sirnami 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Heroic Dose 8.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Eye of the Smiley 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Bring Om the Bacon 12.00 5 9-1
12 12 Whiz Kidd 12.00 5 9-1
13 13 Rocky Colavito 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Monsieur Big 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Dr. Filkins 20.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Ottis Betts 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Beeblebrox 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (San Vicente S.) – San Vicente S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Buetane 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Acknowledgemeplz 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 So Happy 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Greenwich Village 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Thirsty Rebel 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cloudy Women 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hey Lil Lady 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Pocket Venus 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Lady Rider 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Motet 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Magale 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Irish Rose 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Clubhouse Cutie 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Lady Maryann 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Coiffeur 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Handsome Ticket 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 No More Ding Dongs 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 White Mountain 5.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Malibu Rocks 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Last Call Paul 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Nobel Gary 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Drum Bunny 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 One Big Smile 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Vantastic 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Don’t Swear Dave 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Russells Hustle 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Castle Leoch 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Gem Mint Ten 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Jimmy Blue Jeans 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Ah Jeez 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Neon Lights (IRE) 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Dakota Country 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 So I’m Told 30.00 11 21-1
2 2 Veritas Aequitas 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dial a Friend 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 She’s Splendid 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Empress of Grace 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Rousing Jewel 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Brookys Gal 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Elegant Sway 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 A Rousing Babe 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Rythem Girl 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Dress Rehearsal 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 98 Highplainsdrifter 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cali Cat 3.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 King of Dragons 4.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Warm Sun and Brew 5.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Afternoon Nap 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Refocus 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Frank Bullitt 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Cullen J 10.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Cardiff Crack 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 One Smokin Dude 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Druidic 20.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Pass the Baton 20.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Prince Dolce 20.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Sir Percival 30.00 14 26-1

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.