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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 16, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Infinity Dream 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wildfire Princess 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Rehearsal (IRE) 1.40 1.6 3-1
2 2 Garden Party 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Deep Blue 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Della Terra 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 West Fresno 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Jennys Wine Girl 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Daddygaveittome 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Stubborn 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Eltonsingsanother 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Maniae 1.80 1.3 3-1
6 6 Straker 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Saint Mihiel 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Toulouse Detrac 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Big Soiree 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Angi’s Tipsy 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Uncle Evco 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mischief Moments 8.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Gentlemen’s Club 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Typhoon Tommy 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Malibu Rocks 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Kamaina Cruiser 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Going Lucky 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dorie Miller 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Miyako 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 O K Rose 4.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Miss Meagher (IRE) 3.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Giggle Giggle 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Crossanna 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Aleramo (IRE) 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pilot Commander 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Winterfell 1.80 1.2 2-1
5 5 Bullard 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Midnight Mammoth 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Baladi 30.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Big Cheeseola 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Atomic Drop 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Man Child 2.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Raging Waters 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Tougherthantherest 4.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Gypsy Tears 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Habeas 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Code Duello 10.00 1 2-1
10 9 Harcyn 4.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Minister Shane 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Please Focus 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 8 Crosby Beach 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Run for Kidder 20.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Commander (FR) 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Binging 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Simplexity (IRE) 5.00 6.1 12-1
8 98 Betterdaysrcoming (IRE) 0.00 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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