Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 19, 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
3 3 Coyote Cafe 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Training Good 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Humidity 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Adia 4.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Tina’s Princess 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Comedy Town 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Del Mar Jerry 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Known Idea 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Four O Six Creed 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Kahuna Magic 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Video Review 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Artic Power (IRE) 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Soi Ngern 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Maximon 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Irish Rebel 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Loch n’ Pharoah 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hard to Figure 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Ghazaaly 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Feel the Magic 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Maniatic (IRE) 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Leyas Candy 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Prime and Ready 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Ketonia (FR) 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 How Lovely (IRE) 4.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Princess Midnight 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Strange Addiction 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Needlepoint (IRE) 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stormin Midnight 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Road Rules 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Grandisimo 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Citizen Barrett 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Bang and a Boom 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Danzing Zella 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Astra S.) – Astra S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mrs. Astor 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Thebestisyettobe (IRE) 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Hey Jessie 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Little Hidden Port (ARG) 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Ima Joker 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Sakura Blossom 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Last Call Zondlo 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Tiger in My Tank 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Winds of Freedom 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Windribbon 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Howbeit 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Brutto 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Nostrangrtotherain 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Silverado Storm 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ventry Strand 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Mo Holland Drive 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Marcos Performance 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Uecker 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Chase N Ryan 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Wave With Envy 10.00 6 11-1

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.