Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 11, 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
4 4 Adverse Selection 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tiger of the Sea 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Pure Chaos 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Apple Pie 6.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Syntax 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Sibo 8.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Sally’s Wish 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 All in the Game 8.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Fielders Choice 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Turkey Bird 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 98 Mischief Moments 0.00 1 2-1
2 98 Mystic Flyer 0.00 1 2-1
5 4 Mongolian Max 2.00 2 4-1
7 6 Toppers At Seaside 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 5 Damazio 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 7 Mischiefs Causeway 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 3 Mighty Kai 6.00 4 8-1
9 8 Oobubbakakayo 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 McGregor Lake 15.00 8.5 16-1
3 2 Majestic Palisades 15.00 8.5 16-1
10 9 Mala 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ballyhooligan 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Hondo Crouch 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Our Consigliere 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Bazooka Charlie 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Another Monarch 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Magic Connection 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Maximus 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Smiling Tizzy 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Three Georges 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eva Lea 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Bourbon and Ginger 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Cosmic Heat 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Umbralle 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Stuffy Mist 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 South Bay 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Soaring Angel 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Las Flores S.) – Las Flores S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Thermal 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Magnificat 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Margarita Girl 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Ooty (ARG) 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Mawu 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 No Bad Beats 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Donttellourwives 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gran Oriente (CHI) 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Watsonville 4.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Son of a Birch 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Packs a Wahlop 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Genius Jimmy 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Spycatcher 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Balladeer 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bodi Zafa 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Henry Adams (IRE) 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Horco Molle (CHI) 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Living Life 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 No Cap 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Shared Future 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Our Moonlight 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Emirates Affair 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Irina’s Charm 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Jensco 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Bolt d’Vine 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Las Cienegas S.) – Las Cienegas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Queen Maxima 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nay V Belle 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Egyptian Mau (SAF) 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Spicybug 8.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Miss Lizzy 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Rosie Jeeks 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Princesa Moche (PER) 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Antifona (FR) 30.00 9 17-1
5 5 Omnipontet (BRZ) 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Another Juanito 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Trail Blaze 4.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Kilmer 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Saturday 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Bear’s Board 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Pick It Up 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Golden Chaser 10.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Old Timer 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Autism Unity 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Cosmic Trail 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Yurak 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Forced Entry 3.50 2.1 4-1
12 12 Velvet Dream 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Bailarina 6.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Daring Pursuit 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Struck By Her (IRE) 6.00 3.9 7-1
14 14 Shane’s the Brains 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Essential Lady 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Sugar Reign 12.00 8.2 16-1
5 5 Surfin’ U. S. A. 12.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Egyptian Mistress 15.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Darlin’ Duchess 15.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 Heavenly Princess 20.00 14 26-1
9 9 Zuraya (GB) 20.00 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.