Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 30, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Authentically 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Kiss Me Coco 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Long Range Pursuit 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Can You Dream 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Duchess Cat 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Atina Liz 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Special Flower 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Cyprus Moon 1.80 1.2 2-1
1 1 Shamrockin 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Strange Addiction 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Coralgableskaylin 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tupelo 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 East Boca Kibbutz 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Can’tdealwithit 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Celestial Skies 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Lucky Nea 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 My Eliana 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Biggiebiggiebiggie 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Keagman (IRE) 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Classico 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Trail Blaze 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 It’s Time 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Dreamrider 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Curly’s Agenda 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Aloha Dreamin 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Morgan’s Bluff 3.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Booster Club 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Walk’n the Beach 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Selsae 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Faithful Truth 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Candy Bar 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Shin Jidai (GB) 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Dea Matrona (FR) 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Tam’s Little Angel 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Big Mama Sue 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Chai 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Katerini 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Lady Laoban 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 She’s Splendid 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Goodgollytizmolly 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Another Zero 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Tate Batz 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Goje 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Have Style 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Christa McAuliffe 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Cammy’s Girl 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Lady Ruth 20.00 6 11-1
7 7 Genuine Grace 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Trusty Rusty 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Feel the Magic 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Please Focus 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 So I’m Told 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Mongolian Apple 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Druidic 10.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Smiling Tizzy 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Malibu Rocks 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Uncle Evco 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Brutto 30.00 10 19-1

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.