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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
7 7 Only Reputation 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Perfect Life 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Brandon’s Girl 8.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Morgan’s Bluff 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Expressive Love 1.80 3.4 6-1
1 1 Lady Lithesome 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Mrazek’s Old Dream 12.00 5.7 11-1
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
4 4 Surf Song 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bint Al Dandy (IRE) 1.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Sandy Street 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 She’sastunner 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Claire Austin 6.00 5.8 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
4 4 Revera 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 La Wally 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Himika 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Bottle of Rouge 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sirnami 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dr. Filkins 20.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Almost There 6.00 2 4-1
10 10 Eye of the Smiley 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Romantic Ride 4.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Dark Omen 3.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Bring Om the Bacon 12.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Beeblebrox 30.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Monsieur Big 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Heroic Dose 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Whiz Kidd 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rocky Colavito 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Ottis Betts 20.00 SCRATCH

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 2.5 5-1
5 5 Thirsty Rebel 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 So Happy 3.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Greenwich Village 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lady Rider 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pocket Venus 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Cloudy Women 2.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Motet 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Magale 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Hey Lil Lady 4.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Clubhouse Cutie 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Lady Maryann 20.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Irish Rose 12.00 8.3 16-1
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
1 1 White Mountain 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 No More Ding Dongs 3.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Nobel Gary 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Last Call Paul 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 One Big Smile 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Drum Bunny 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Malibu Rocks 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Castle Leoch 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Don’t Swear Dave 4.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Jimmy Blue Jeans 10.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Dakota Country 15.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Russells Hustle 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Neon Lights (IRE) 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 So I’m Told 30.00 4 8-1
9 9 Ah Jeez 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 Gem Mint Ten 6.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Vantastic 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Veritas Aequitas 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Empress of Grace 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Brookys Gal 5.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 A Rousing Babe 10.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 She’s Splendid 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Rythem Girl 20.00 3 6-1
7 7 Elegant Sway 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Rousing Jewel 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Dress Rehearsal 30.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Dial a Friend 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cali Cat 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cullen J 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 King of Dragons 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Druidic 20.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Pass the Baton 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Refocus 8.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Afternoon Nap 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Frank Bullitt 8.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Prince Dolce 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Sir Percival 30.00 7 13-1
6 6 One Smokin Dude 15.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Cardiff Crack 15.00 SCRATCH
14 98 Highplainsdrifter 0.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Warm Sun and Brew 5.00 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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