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
8 8 Tiger of the Sea 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sally’s Wish 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 All in the Game 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Turkey Bird 30.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Adverse Selection 4.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Pure Chaos 5.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Apple Pie 6.00 9 17-1
5 5 Fielders Choice 15.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Syntax 6.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Sibo 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 McGregor Lake 15.00 1 2-1
8 7 Mischiefs Causeway 5.00 1 2-1
4 3 Mighty Kai 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 5 Damazio 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 6 Toppers At Seaside 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 4 Mongolian Max 2.00 3 6-1
3 2 Majestic Palisades 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 9 Mala 20.00 4.8 9-1
9 8 Oobubbakakayo 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 98 Mystic Flyer 0.00 SCRATCH
11 98 Mischief Moments 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Our Consigliere 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ballyhooligan 1.80 1.6 3-1
7 7 Another Monarch 8.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Smiling Tizzy 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Bazooka Charlie 6.00 4 7-1
3 3 Magic Connection 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Maximus 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Hondo Crouch 4.00 6.6 12-1
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
5 5 Umbralle 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Yours Sincerely (IRE) 2.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Bourbon and Ginger 4.50 4 8-1
3 3 Cosmic Heat 5.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Eva Lea 3.50 6.1 11-1
8 8 South Bay 15.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Soaring Angel 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Stuffy Mist 8.00 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
1 1 Ooty (ARG) 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Magnificat 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Donttellourwives 30.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 No Bad Beats 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Margarita Girl 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Mawu 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Genius Jimmy 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Spycatcher 8.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Watsonville 4.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Balladeer 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Packs a Wahlop 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Bodi Zafa 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Gran Oriente (CHI) 2.00 6 11-1
10 10 Henry Adams (IRE) 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Living Life 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Horco Molle (CHI) 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Son of a Birch 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shared Future 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 No Cap 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Irina’s Charm 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Our Moonlight 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Emirates Affair 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Jensco 8.00 5.6 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
2 2 Egyptian Mau (SAF) 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Spicybug 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Nay V Belle 4.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Princesa Moche (PER) 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Rosie Jeeks 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Miss Lizzy 10.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Omnipontet (BRZ) 30.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Antifona (FR) 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
3 3 Saturday 6.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Bear’s Board 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Golden Chaser 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Trail Blaze 4.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Old Timer 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Pick It Up 8.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Cosmic Trail 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Kilmer 5.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Autism Unity 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Struck By Her (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Yurak 2.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Surfin’ U. S. A. 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Egyptian Mistress 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Zuraya (GB) 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Essential Lady 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Sugar Reign 12.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Daring Pursuit 6.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Bailarina 6.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Forced Entry 3.50 9.8 19-1
12 12 Velvet Dream 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Shane’s the Brains 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Heavenly Princess 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Darlin’ Duchess 15.00 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.