Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 31, 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
5 5 Omnificent 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Just a Graze 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Maury Wills 1.80 3.6 7-1
4 4 Little Raymond 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Big Bill 2.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 High King 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Roxiiesbadboy 30.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Maul 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Broadway Unions 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Horizon Wildcat 2.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Captain Sparrow 1.80 3.2 6-1
2 2 Cupid’s Crusader 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Mischiefs Causeway 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Spiritist 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 With Love (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Sakura Flavor (IRE) 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Church Lady (IRE) 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Exington 5.00 4 7-1
5 5 True Patriot 4.50 5.1 10-1
6 6 Lady Lithesome 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (San Pasqual S.) – San Pasqual S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Getaway Car 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bartholdy 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Westwood 8.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Midnight Mammoth 4.50 3 6-1
2 2 Ghazaaly 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Pony Express 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mayacama 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Nanci Griffith 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Lady Mendelssohn 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 She’s a Joker 4.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Quantum Innergy 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Apple Pie 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 California Rocks 30.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Green Zone 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Just a Kiss 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cruisin for Cali 30.00 1 2-1
7 7 Potente 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Captain Shreve 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Constitution Andi 30.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Deep Tracks 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Crude Velocity 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Ruler of Law 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Duntov 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Megahertz S.) – Megahertz S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vibez 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 My Perfect Wave 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Public Assembly 2.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Princesa Moche (PER) 5.00 5 9-1
5 5 Going Lucky 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Violeta M (ARG) 30.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Will Then 4.00 7 13-1
8 8 Sigh No More (IRE) 10.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Baltic Fire 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cornucopian 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Simple Song 5.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Mbagnick (CHI) 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 R Heisman 15.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Red Flag 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 See Through It 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Whiskyginandbrandy 30.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 For All Mankind 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 March of Time 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Soul Sister 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Counterbalance 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Novita Dominga 8.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Getting Closer 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Mo Sasha 8.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Lerios 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Caves 30.00 7.7 14-1
7 7 Kinzlee’scharisma 30.00 8 15-1
9 9 She’s Limitless 6.00 8.6 16-1
14 14 Lady Detective 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Little Opal 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kizazi 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Acoustic Kitty (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Silkie Sevei (IRE) 4.00 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.