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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
1 1 Kiss Me Coco 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Can You Dream 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Authentically 1.40 4.5 9-1
4 4 Long Range Pursuit 4.50 5 9-1
3 3 Atina Liz 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Duchess Cat 12.00 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 3.2 6-1
1 1 Shamrockin 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Coralgableskaylin 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Strange Addiction 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Celestial Skies 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Can’tdealwithit 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 East Boca Kibbutz 2.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Tupelo 1.80 4.3 8-1
6 6 Lucky Nea 10.00 5.3 10-1
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
3 3 Classico 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 It’s Time 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Trail Blaze 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Keagman (IRE) 2.50 6.3 12-1
6 6 Dreamrider 12.00 6.6 12-1
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
5 5 Booster Club 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Aloha Dreamin 1.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Morgan’s Bluff 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Selsae 10.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Walk’n the Beach 5.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Faithful Truth 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tam’s Little Angel 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Candy Bar 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Dea Matrona (FR) 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Chai 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Shin Jidai (GB) 3.00 6 11-1
7 7 Katerini 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Big Mama Sue 8.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 She’s Splendid 20.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Lady Laoban 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Goje 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Have Style 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Genuine Grace 30.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Goodgollytizmolly 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Another Zero 3.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Lady Ruth 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Tate Batz 4.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Christa McAuliffe 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Cammy’s Girl 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Feel the Magic 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Please Focus 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Druidic 10.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 So I’m Told 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Trusty Rusty 1.80 2.9 5-1
3 3 Mongolian Apple 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Uncle Evco 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Brutto 30.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Malibu Rocks 20.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Smiling Tizzy 12.00 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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