Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 25, 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
4 4 Cathal (IRE) 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Pacific Quest 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Smooth Salute 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ya’ll Come 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Earned Not Given 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Got Soul 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Irish Element 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Love Da Gig 4.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Goodbye Dal 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Babe Ruthless 1.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Palo Alto 30.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 A. P. Again 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Flashy Fritz 2.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 One Happy Dude 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Very Quiet 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Petrakos 15.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 All in the Game 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Turkey Bird 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Syntax 1.40 3.6 7-1
3 3 Joyful Mischief 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 Dad’s Bad Bunny 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Dancing Thru Fire 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pura Vida Princesa 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Lubie’s Music 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Prestige Fungson 4.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Saucier 10.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Robin With a Why 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Thatsalrightmama 20.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Surf Song 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Smiling Rapper 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tom’s Star 2.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Play for Me 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Reckless Ride 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Danzing Zella 30.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Trickifult 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Siempre Naman 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Subtle Knowledge 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Baffle S.) – Baffle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hey Nay Nay (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Greenwich Village 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Later Than Planned (IRE) 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Bust Out 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Track Tiger 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Cal’s Goal 5.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Won for Lou 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Berlin Wall 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Left Hand Man 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Keithing Thunder 4.50 4 8-1
3 3 The Gypsy Cowboy 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Pass the Baton 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Crypto Ride 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Stolen Treasure 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Majestic Palisades 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Team Player 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Charlie’s Curlin 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Army Man 3.00 3 6-1
8 8 House of Mischief 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Essos 3.50 3.4 7-1
9 9 Saharian 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Dinkum 5.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Prime Artist (FR) 8.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Out of the Woods 6.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Mendel’s Tune 30.00 9 17-1

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.